Birthplace of Insulin
Happy Friday everyone, I hope you’re excited for the weekend – I am! This week I’ve been really busy. When I started at Banting House NHSC, I thought that some days we just wouldn’t have any visitors, but so far, there’s been at least one a day. This week in particular though, we’ve had a... Continue Reading →
On this rainy day, I'm glad to be sitting in my office at Banting House National Historic Site of Canada. Things are moving forward as usual. Construction is wrapping up on the porch, the new exhibit is ready to be installed, and I have a healthy to-do list to tend to. But make no mistake:... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you were written into a comic book? What would you do if you found a comic book featuring one of your personal heroes? Can a comic book be a way to teach history? On Saturday, May 3rd, the world will be celebrating Free Comic Day.... Continue Reading →
Recently, you may have noticed that the front of Banting House National Historic Site of Canada has been covered in scaffolding and tarp. People are running back and forth. In the offices, we've been working alongside the sounds of construction. Some museum visitors have been asking us why we've been using the side door instead... Continue Reading →
If you've ever received a tour of Banting House National Historic Site of Canada, you'll know that the historic house has both a ground floor, an upper floor (where Banting's bedroom - the site of his "eureka moment" - is located), and an attic. But did you know that the museum also has a basement?... Continue Reading →
At Banting House National Historic Site of Canada, we value keeping strong connections with our visitors, our partners, and our community, both local and global. We're pleased to announce the launch of The Flame - a new quarterly series of museum updates which will keep you informed about the latest news at Banting House. Our first... Continue Reading →
Almost a week ago, my Introduction to Museology class had the opportunity to visit Banting House National Historic Site of Canada as part of our learning about museums with vision. As I mentioned in last week's post on commemorative integrity, museums - like many other organizations - benefit from being guided by a concrete mission... Continue Reading →
In my classes at Western this week, we have been learning about the concept of "commemorative integrity." This concept was defined specifically by Parks Canada for National Historic Sites like Banting House. Because commemorative integrity is so important to everything we do at Banting House National Historic Site of Canada, I wanted to share some... Continue Reading →
On most days at Banting House National Historic Site of Canada, I am involved in the exhibit design, graphic design or public relations aspects of museum work. All of these things play a part in creating an enjoyable and educational visitor experience. I tend to blog about this quite a bit. But what about working... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year all! I'm happy to say that despite the ice storms, snow squalls, and bitterly cold weather, I have made it safely back to London. The start of the new year is a typical time for making resolutions and setting goals. Here at Banting House National Historic Site of Canada, we have all... Continue Reading →