We are proud to be a community museum. The museum began as a concept by citizens of Port Colborne in 1974. Staff and volunteers have worked together since then to collect and share the history of Port Colborne, with more than 18,000 donated artifacts. Museum volunteers assist in nearly every area of operations. Our volunteers are Board of Management members, Auxiliary Members, weekly and event volunteers.

The Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum is a department of the City of Port Colborne dedicated to preserving and telling the story of Port Colborne.