Collection
Explore the Heritage Mississauga Collection
Heritage Mississauga’s collection reflects the stories, communities, and landscapes that have shaped our city. Through artefacts, photographs, documents, and family histories, our collection highlights the people, places, and events that have helped shape Mississauga into the diverse and vibrant community it is today.
Our online collections database provides access to a selection of the items we care for. These artefacts support research, education, and community storytelling, helping us share local histories with residents, students, and visitors. New items are added regularly as we continue to digitize and catalogue the collection.
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About the Collection
Heritage Mississauga stewards a wide range of materials connected to Mississauga’s past and present. Our collection includes:
- Archival records such as letters, maps, scrapbooks, diaries, and community documents.
- Artefacts representing daily life, local industries, businesses, and cultural traditions.
- Photographs capturing neighbourhoods, families, and historic moments.
- Special collections related to early settlement and materials from several of Mississauga’s founding families.
Each item in the collection contributes to our understanding of how Mississauga has grown and changed over time. Together, these materials preserve community memory and help us share stories with future generations.
Acknowledgements
Heritage Mississauga gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Rama Gaming House, and Charitable Gaming Community Good, whose contributions help make our collections work and online access possible.
Object Donations
Heritage Mississauga welcomes inquiries about potential donations to our collection. We consider donations on a case-by-case basis to ensure that each item supports our mandate, reflects Mississauga’s heritage, and meets the standards outlined in our Collections Policy.
The Donation Process
- Reach out to Heritage Mississauga at [email protected] to tell us about the item(s) you would like to donate. We are happy to discuss its history and how it may fit within our collection.
- If the item(s) are a good fit, we will guide you through the donation paperwork. This step officially transfers ownership to Heritage Mississauga and ensures we can preserve the item properly.
- Once accepted, the object will be documented, catalogued, and stored appropriately so it can be preserved and appreciated by the community for years to come.
Criteria for Donations
Heritage Mississauga considers objects that:
- Are connected to the history, people, or communities of Mississauga.
- Strengthen or expand areas of the collection that are underrepresented.
- Are in stable condition and suitable for long-term preservation.
Collection items on this page from top to bottom
- A Ship in a Bottle c. 1942
- A Lionel Toy Steam Train c. 1935
- Backgammon Set c.1910
- Drawing of Dundas Street looking East, 1914 c.1990