Public Notices/Announcements - Windsor/Leamington - Doll & Costume Museum in Amherstburg
The Shaanti International Museum of Costumes and Dolls has a new home for a rotating exhibit at the historic Gordon House in Amherstburg.
Rare and unique dolls and costumes from around the world will now be showcased at the Gordon House Information Tourist Center located at 268 Dalhousie Street in Amherstburg.
Kicking off the exhibit with Black History month on Friday, February 1st, 2019, the exhibit will rotate featured dolls and costumes four times a year. Other themes throughout the year will include Native/Indigenous, Canadian/early French, The Uncommon and Victorian/holiday dolls. The museum was formerly located at the “little white church” since 2011 until the sale of the property in December of 2018.
“The exhibits will be further reachable to residents and visitors because of the new, downtown location and hours. The dolls and costumes are fascinating in their origin and fabrication. We encourage people to stop in to view this cultural attraction in the heart of Amherstburg” says Anne Rota, Manager of Tourism and Culture.
All are invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, February 1, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. to open the first exhibit at The Gordon House Tourist Information Center, 268 Dalhousie St. S. Amherstburg, Ontario.
For more information and hours of operation, please visit facebook.com/amherstburgconnection or phone (519) 730-1309.