Simcoe County Museum Expansion

The Simcoe County Council endorsed a plan to build up the heritage and cultural buildings at the Simcoe County Museum in an expansion which includes the creation of the Matthews Innovation and Transportation Gallery – named in honour of the museum's largest-ever donor, Charles Matthews, whose bequest will allow the museum to better display and care for museum collections, highlight Simcoe County’s historical innovation, and provide enhanced cultural and heritage experiences for residents and visitors. The plan also includes a number of upgrades to the existing museum over a seven-year period, including improved gallery space and visitor experience, environmentally-friendly design with a Zero Carbon Building, improved security for temporary exhibits, and a more efficient room for meetings and special events.