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The Robert McLaughlin Gallery: Bringing the Art Collection to Life - Local History Speaker Series

  • September 15, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Robert McLaughlin Gallery

    72 Queen Street
    Oshawa, Ontario L1H 3Z3
Description

Learn about the history of how The Robert McLaughlin Gallery came to be, with a particular focus on the permanent art collection. With now over 4,700 works of art, Curator of Collections, Sonya Jones, will share stories about key works in the RMG’s collection. Storytelling forges connections between people and ideas, making it a powerful and effective tool in talking about art. Jones will share stories that bring new meaning and appreciation to the artwork in the gallery’s collection, that are both interesting and entertaining.

 

September's Local History Speaker Series is taking place Tuesday, September 15 at 6 PM.

LOCATION CHANGE: The Speaker Series will be held at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, located at 72 Queen Street.

The Local History Speaker Series is an event presented in partnership between the Oshawa Historical Society and the Oshawa Public Libraries.

Date & Time

Tue, Sep 15, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Venue Details

Robert McLaughlin Gallery

72 Queen Street
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 3Z3 Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Oshawa Museum

For over 65 years, the Oshawa Museum has celebrated our city’s history with engaging events, inspiring exhibits, and an extensive collection of archival materials. Nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario in beautiful Lakeview Park, the Oshawa Museum tells the story of Oshawa from the earliest Indigenous settlements to the present day. Home to Oshawa’s history, the Oshawa Museum is managed by the Oshawa Historical Society.


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