Explore Brockville’s history by taking to the street or going into our archives with our team and a video camera. The Brockville Museum offers a variety of thematic video series featuring different aspects of Brockville’s history. Also available on the museum’s YouTube Channel.
Out of the Vault
Explore the fascinating stories of exceptional objects not currently on display at the Brockville Museum.
Stories from the Stones
Join us for a virtual tour of the old Brockville Cemeteries to explore some of the lives of the people buried there. Each episode features a different person and is about 5 minutes in length.
FW Lock Exhibit Profile
Profiling the life and works of Frederick William Lock, the nineteenth century artist whose work is on temporary display in the museum’s Upper Gallery art space (January-December 2023).
Brockville Pets
Explore the museum’s connection to uncover stories of the love Brockville residents have had for their pets over the past century. (Opens YouTube)
Brockville Blazes
Take a virtual walk down King St. to explore how fires have shaped the streetscape we recognize today. Videos are about five minutes each.
Building Brockville
An architectural tour of Brockville, exploring the features of different architectural styles and the local buildings that include these elements. Each episode profiles a different style and is 4-5 minutes in length.
Monuments in Time
Explore the story behind notable (though sometimes unnoticed) Brockville monuments located on Court House Green and Blockhouse Island. Each episode features a different monument and is around 2 minutes in length.
On the Street
Take a tour of Brockville neighbourhoods and explore the origin of local street names. Each episode features a different neighbourhood and is just about a minute in length.