The Craigleith Heritage Depot will be temporarily closed to the public from October 28-November 25 to reorganize and revitalize the collection.
“The outside of the building has recently been restored, and now the collection is our focus,” said the Museum’s Curator, Alessia Farris. “This brief closure will allow staff to address storage and accessibility issues, complete a comprehensive inventory of objects and records, and implement new collection management procedures to better serve the community.”
During this time, the facility will also undergo minor enhancements, including the installation of security cameras.
“Thoughtful planning went into this decision, and we strategically selected a time during the off-season and while we had grant-funded special collections technician to assist with the work,” said Library CEO Jennifer Murley. “The Museum staff have spent most of the year overseeing exciting public-facing projects like the REEL Film Festival, the Town of The Blue Mountains Cultural Map, fossil cracking, and launching new exhibits, and while closing the building is a hard decision, we believe it is in the best interests of both the public and the staff”.
While the Museum is closed, residents and visitors will still have access to virtual exhibits, online local history films, virtual research assistance, free wireless internet outside of the building, and library and information services at the L.E. Shore Memorial Library. The outdoor book drop at the Museum will remain open for patrons returning library materials, but Library user holds will be redirected to the L.E. Shore Memorial Library branch for pickup. The Museum will continue to accept donations and staff will arrange pickup/delivery for donors.
