Museum of Ontario Archaeology

The Museum of Ontario Archaeology in London is a facility that displays findings from archaeological excavations throughout the region and offers insights into thousands of years of human settlement. The building houses exhibition spaces, learning areas, and an outdoor section where visitors can discover the material culture of earlier populations.

The institution grew from the private collection of Amos Jury and his son Wilfrid, first displayed at the University of Western Ontario beginning in 1927. It has since developed into a research facility that systematically investigates and documents archaeological sites across Ontario.

The museum displays artifacts that show how Haudenosaunee Confederacy members lived and their deep connection to the land. Visitors see everyday objects and tools that reveal how these communities thrived in this region over many generations.

The location is easily reached by car or public transit and sits near the University of Western Ontario campus. It is helpful to check in advance what exhibitions are currently available and whether guided tours are scheduled, as offerings can change.

The museum sits directly beside the Lawson Site, a 16th-century village that once held 39 longhouses and housed around 1,900 Neutral Iroquois residents. This proximity allows visitors to explore the historical location and understand the link between excavations and life on the ground.