Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives, Historic museum and art gallery in Brampton, Canada
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives is a cultural institution in Brampton that combines an art gallery, history museum, and regional archives under one roof. The art collection holds more than 4000 works spanning different periods, while the museum preserves over 12000 objects documenting the region's past.
The building complex originated from the Peel County Courthouse, Brampton Jail, and land registry office before conversion into a cultural institution in 1968. This transformation allowed historic structures to be preserved while creating a space for art exhibitions and managing regional memory.
The art gallery maintains over 4000 contemporary and historical works, while the museum houses 12000 artifacts documenting Peel Region from 4000 BCE.
The building is easily accessible by public transportation and offers ample parking for visitors. The facility is designed to be wheelchair accessible, allowing people with mobility challenges to visit all exhibition areas.
The collection includes original artifacts related to the Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow, an aircraft developed and manufactured in the region that was significant to local aviation history. These items tell the story of an ambitious mid-century engineering project that reflected the region's technological aspirations.
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