Myseum of Toronto is hosting a free pop-up Myseum on the Move event in partnership with Archaeological Services Inc. (ASI). We invite people of all ages to share backyard finds for analysis by professional archaeologists.  Focusing on archaeological artifacts that highlight the rich history of Toronto and the GTA, your sharing of objects and stories will help build Myseum Memories. Launching in November 2015, this digital project represents the diversity of experiences in Toronto.

This family-friendly event will also showcase an exhibit of artifacts recovered from archaeological sites across the Greater Toronto area. A variety of themes relating to the Aboriginal and early Euro-Canadian settlements of the region as well as its military and commercial/industrial history will be showcased.

We are pleased to announce that the following individuals will be Myseum Experts for this event:

• Mr. Martin Cooper
• Dr. Katherine Hull
• Dr. Robert MacDonald
• Ms. Deborah Steiss
• Dr. Ronald Williamson

Additional ASI staff archaeologists will also be available to provide information and answer questions about the artifacts displayed.

We encourage you to bring your Aboriginal and Euro-Canadian artifacts from the nineteenth century and earlier. Registration on Eventbrite is free and encouraged.

About Myseum of Toronto A non-profit organization managed by a group of private citizens, Myseum of Toronto tells the story of Toronto’s natural spaces, cultures, history, archaeology and architecture. Using Toronto as the exhibit, the Myseum is not one place it is every place. The Myseum will be co-created by all present and former Torontonians from across the GTA and around the world. For more information or to contribute, please visit myseumoftoronto.com.

About ASI ASI was founded in 1980 in response to increasing public awareness of the importance of Ontario’s heritage resources, particularly archaeological sites, cultural landscapes, and heritage buildings, and offers the widest array of heritage consulting services in the province, including research, planning, design and development of cultural heritage resources.

MEDIA CONTACT: Courtney Boost Public Programmes Coordinator courtney@myseumoftoronto.com 416-530-2030 x 2001