Reviews of Woodland Cultural Centre (Museum)

Dyllon Dumont-Green

this was a residential school

Sean Corrigan

Very good & Educational

Kimberley Eng

A lot of knowledge about First Nations here. Truth seeking.

Seika Groves

The museum here in one of the best. Filled with Indigenous artefacts and History

Manar El Mugammar (Manar The Star)

Great place to visit and learn about indigenous peoples in our region. Comprehensive and educational self guided tour of the facility and beautiful indigenous art!

GEDSB Indigenous Education

So much to know and share. Important learning of our shared history in this community.

Brent Calaway

The museum is in the middle of renovations, so they are making sure with the space they have. Some neat artifacts on display and I'm sure the cultural center offers more than what's on public display. Anyways, not sure what you expect for a small town museum.

Kanwar Sran

Good place, did our motorcycle ride from Brampton to this place.

Kelly Johnson

This site so necessary if you have come through Canada's public school system. #differentsidesofthesamestory

M Armstrong

This is an incredibly important and meaningful tour experience that I would highly recommend!

J. Berry

I haven't been there for over 18 years

Y L

The place is kept at a ridiculously cold temperature and when asked if they could turn it up or off, we were told it was to maintain the artifacts (even though they're REPLICAS). Then we were told that they have raised 4 million dollars in donations which they have decided to use to refurbish the Residential House where stolen native children were kept, but they aren't spending the money in communities that still dont have accessible clean drinking water. What a disgrace..

jane burning

I find this is the place to go to learn about the true Haundenosaune history. I am sure once the museum for the Residential school is complete it will be quite the experiential experience.

R Louter

Incredible place. Every Canadian needs to spend a few hours here every year.

Patricio Munoz

Insightful, eye opening experience.

Jason Sager

Went on a field trip, learned a lot about the abuses under the residential school system in Ontario. Heard from a survivor. Very moving. Recommended to anyone wanting to learn more about the history of Indigenous peoples in Ontario.

Joseph Kranz

Helped me be more knowledgeable about our history and how that history affects us today.

Francisco Lopez

The museum is small but contains good information about the indigenous and their relationship with the white people. I was expecting to find more information related to the residential schools, so. I was a little disappointed. The place made me think we can do way better to try to mitigate the terrible damage we have done to to them. There should be some link or at least information available on the activities available in the Six Nations community.

Valia Reinsalu

Lovely museum and thoughtful pieces with knowledgeable staff.

Victoria Bomberry

Lots to learn here. Great place for Allies to start

Brenda Hill

A must-see! And always get info on upcoming shows & events

Savanah Seaton

Highly recommend their tours. Great staff and great way to learn about local Indigenous history and culture. I would go back again and again in a heart beat.

Brionne Asham

Great place to learn about Residential schools and their effect on Indigenous people. Furthermore, learning about Six Nations people and the different Nations in the six nations. Great place to hear, see different local artists.

terry boyer

I love that they took a place of sadness and abuse and turned it into a place where people can learn of the atrocities committed against the native people and teach the native culture and language to those who were robbed of their heritage and to those who will help prevent such atrocities from ever happening again.

Laila Madani

A wonderful tool for education on a personal and large scale.

brendan brady

A nice little museum that will teach you a lot.

Derek Scanlan

I enjoyed my time learning and working there. I was responsible for the sand and refinish of the first 2 levels of the hardwood floors. I hope to see the final completion one day with my daughter. Me and another guy spent countless hours bringing those floors back to life, while attempting to maintain the integrity of the history. I am honoured to have been a part of this project to save the evidence.

Frank B.

I have been visiting the WCC since 1984 and loved every moment of it. I hope to eventually acquire a volunteering position with them sometime in the near future but I will always visit the WCC since everyone there is so great to be around and very knowledgeable with all the material in the museum. Their passion for their work shows in how friendly they are with visitors. Anyways, that's why I give this rating 5 stars.

Mark Hammar

A great trip where we learned a lot about native culture and dance.

Colin Cousins

The Woodland Cultural Centre is more than a museum; it is an experience. The history of native habitation in this part of southern Ontario is recounted in displays, artifacts and multimedia, and the story of the interaction between Six Nations and European settlers is told with accuracy and candour. Anyone who comes to the Centre will learn about and be moved by this powerful story. The Centre lies in the shadow of one of the last remaining Residential School buildings and across the road from H.M. Royal Chapel of the Mohawks. A great testimonial to resilience, survival, truth and reconciliation.

littlewill1166 (littlewill1166)

Interesting workshop on indigenous affairs and residential schools, met and spoke with a survivor.

E Smith

The Woodlands Cultural Center is an important historic site. My favourite part is their art gallery that hosts a massive exhibition annually for Indigenous artists. Great staff that is educated, kind, and friendly. Suparb space, so much work has gone into the museum.

D. J.

Inspiring and educational experience everyone really needs to visit to pay respect to this profound culture and it's great people .

Cecilia Mok

This crucial cultural hub and museum does very important work. It helps us all learn and create hope for a better future. I love visiting and seeing the new things each time, and always learning. Highly recommend all to go visit - and be ready with open heart and mind.

Matt Timberlake

Can't wait for the restored building to open...

Monika N

Very educational place. Shares important history of North America and its people. A must-see, definitely.

Mahra Jabokwoam

I went everyday and the staff were always nice and greeted me with a smile. Good exhibits to look at.

ChrisTina Hill

Its a great place to see native art n to attend various plays n concerts. The exhibits are usually up for at least 1mth before they change to a new one giving people ample time to stop in. I loved goin there as a child n now also as an adult

Carly Naismith

I didn't love it, but think I will! The Woodland Cultural Centre is currently under construction due to some flooding, but they believe it should be up and running in 2020. While the original residential school remains inaccessible due to the construction, they still have a library, museum, and gift shop accessible.

Aaron Pearson

A great place to learn about a sad and dark part of Canada's history.

Noah Gerrard

Sad history, but beautiful scenery in the summer and bonus, right next to a small pond.

Amanda Nadine

Absolutely fascinating. Everyone should go here to learn more about the indigenous people of the area.

E Le5

People talking like the trauma is in the past when it isn't.

Gwen Rowbottom

I appreciate and I am thankful for the Woodland Cultural Center preserving and saving the evidence of my ancestors' experience of attending the Mohawk Institute. An amazing resource for teaching. I brought my daughter and niece.

Chun Zhang

Lot to learn from this place.

Dayna Nelson

Such a fantastic place -- highly recommend visiting. So much to learn about Indigenous Peoples and their history. It's like a walk back I time.

Dane Halo

Please stop reviewing this place poorly because of its history. It is NOW a cultural centre to shine a light on the past and to protect the evidence of what the building and grounds once were. If you review this place poorly, the Indigenous artwork and cultural artifacts found here will not be as widely seen, and you will drive away some percentage of income that the new owners of this property (who work FOR the rights and liberties of Indigenous Peoples) could use to educate others. Leave reviews related to its current iteration, not its terrible history. Thank you.

WhiteEagle

A part of my history and it should live on so that people will fix their thoughts!

SABRINA SAWYER

Such an enlightening experience. A must visit, for families, schools and individuals.

A. Morrison

Very educational, no matter how old or the number of times you visit. (Although the young lady on the desk could have come down to earth for a bit to be a bit more helpful.)

Debbie Runions

What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon took my grdaughter...we were both awed at the interesting displays from fine bead work to some of the most heart touching art of the survivors of the horrific wrongs of the school .....A TRULY MUST SEE IN BRANTFORD

Wade MacPherson

The history was amazing to learn about, since the government and educators didn't teach us anything about. Said really.

Andrew D

Amazing experience and friendly staff. Lots to learn every time you go!

Momma Bear

MY mom and Father and Aunties and Uncles went here and many never returned.I took alot of pictures and loads came out of Children looking out the windows! And No Pride In Genocide Canada

Charlie Dawydow (Charlie Dowydow)

Amazing experience! So much history and culture here along with real artifacts and thought provoking displays. Highly recommend to everyone of any age.

Maria Ostapenko

What a great experience. You learn a lot about the history of the Six Nations people. I feel that if you live in Canada, you should visit at least once since this is a big part of our history.

Ram Selvarajah

A must visit place to learn about Indigenous history

Lauren

I enjoyed going here for an exhibit and seeing the museum. Very educational experience. Hearing stories first hand from a residential school survivor is something you cannot put in a text book. I learned a lot and would recommend everyone go here to become educated on Indigenous peoples and their history (from the source) that is not governed by colonial practices.

Stephanie Pile

Woodland always has new and groundbreaking programming, exhibitions, and events. A must-visit location!

Richie

Every Canadian should visit a residential school. Informative speaker and a good look into part of Canada's darkest history.

itz cj

Great to learn about resedential schools and what people have done to our ancestors

Angela Wreaks

Visiting this location was very informative and interesting to find out about some historical facts.

Derf Hill

Great museum and piece of a rich history must visit

Sheranne Love

This place is awesome

Cathy Mccamon

It is a terrific place to go and met. Geronimo Henry was there offering more information. Thank you so much

Chris Dekker

The staff here were very friendly. It is important for Canadians to educate themselves about what happened here and think about what needs to be done to ensure that history does not repeat itself

brad bolton

Great museum

Faye Sanderson

Very interesting exhibits. Definitely worth checking out!

William Linton

Great place to learn new things

Nicole Lynne

Very informative, eye opening, be prepared to experience a lot of emotion and definitely something you MUST go check out.To all who work here; you are truly AMAZING. Thank you

Rick Born

An important part of Canadian history, Residential Schools shaped a group of people and not in a good way. We should all learn more about these dark chapters of our shared history and understand what that says about us as a nation.

Joan Brunger

This was a very meaningful and insightful visit for me. Culturally sensitive and a move in the right direction to preserve our history.

Ashley Porteous

Meh

Alexandra Martin

There's always interesting events and artists. Went to see A Path or Gap Amongst the Trees. The exhibit was amazing! The artist and staff did an amazing job hosting. Looking forward to visiting again!

Dkbluemax K

Very historic Mohawk Institute and a must to tour and learn about a very interesting but sad (dark) history of native children. Originally opened in 1828 as the Mechanics Institute for Native Six Nations boys and later in 1834 native girls were accepted. I encourage you to google Mohawk Institute History now...and read up...

Deb Pelham

Beautiful artwork in the museum.

Jenn

It looks small inside but actually it takes a while for you to walk along the way. Displays are well organized and they are good resources for you to learn Indian cultures.

Marc Tanguay

Nice artifacts

SIXNATIONS 937

To learn about indigenous history and to get educated about the decades of native suffering from residential schools

Theo Luo

Pretty sure was the first residential school to open.

K. Ann Marie Proulx

History is Knowledge

Angelique Thompson

A very educational place. I would highly recommend this place. I learned so much about indigenous peoples and residential schools. Our group got a chance to speak with a survivor. Her stories were moving, emotional but also inspiring.

rob b

Very informative and moving to see everything in person. We will be back.

Sasha Bourne

Very informative and moving, an atmosphere that gets the point across and the staff is very helpful.

Charlene Gallant

It was humbling and empowering