Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada Regimental Museum

Type: Museum

This institution preserves, displays and provides public access to memorabilia relating to the Queen’s Own Rifles regiment. The regimental museum is located in Casa Loma.

Programming:

Conservation / Preservation:

Archives

Materials related to the regiment’s activities in war and peace time including, architectural records, cartographic materials, prints and drawings, manuscripts, films/videos, and photographs.

Artefacts

  • Costumes
  • Metalwork, silverwork and gold work
  • Musical instruments
  • Medals
  • Weapons
  • Photographs

Public Programming:

Exhibitions

Several dioramas display regimental artefacts and history.

Online Programming

An online exhibit displays regimental history, focusing on their participation during major military conflicts and achievements of famous members.

Tours

Tours are offered to examine the materials in the regimental museum. Special European tours are organized that specifically focuses on the history of Canada’s participation in World War II

Volunteer/Internship/Placement Opportunities:

Address & Contact Information:

Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada Regimental Museum
Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, Ontario
M5R 1X8

Phone: 416-407-3675
Email: email@email.com
Website: http://www.qor.com/social/museum.html

Hours of Operation:

9am to 4pm every day except Christmas Day.

Key Words: military