Coffee with the Curator: Dr. Sarah Barnes on Sport and Climate Change
Oct. 1, 2025
Price: $10 + tax
Discover the cutting-edge world of historical research at the Museum!
Our curators are at the forefront of groundbreaking work — whether acquiring new artifacts, curating exhibitions, or participating in global research projects. Now, you’re invited to go behind the scenes.
Join us for this series of casual 45-minute conversations, where you’ll get an exclusive look at some of the exciting research at the Museum. Grab a coffee or tea, and enjoy engaging discussions with our experts. It’s a unique opportunity to dive into history as never before!
Dr. Sarah Barnes on Sport and Climate Change
Climate change is the defining issue of our time. Seven in ten Canadians worry about climate change, with younger people expressing the greatest concern.
Join Dr. Sarah Barnes, Curator of Sport and Leisure, as she explores climate change through the lens of sport history. The discussion will consider how the Museum’s sport and leisure collections — including sports equipment, athletic textiles, and memorabilia from major events — can spark conversations and engagement with this urgent issue.
General admission: $10 + tax
Members: Free! Registration required.
Presented in English with simultaneous French interpretation.
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