The Emigrant's Kist at the Township Museum

On temporary loan from the prestigious and world renowned National Museums of Scotland, the King Township Museum is happy to present The Emigrant's Kist.

This poignant exhibit tells the story of the Scottish emigrant during the early days of travel by sea. A kist is a chest into which the traveler would place all of their most prized possessions for use in creating a home in a new land. The hopes and fears that were expressed through the safekeeping and transport of a few personal items illustrates, not only the experiences of historic Scottish emigrants, but of all newcomers building a home in their adopted country.

The Emigrant's Kist is on loan until February. Admission to the museum is free. Visiting hours are Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. To make an appointment for a tour outside of regular visiting hours, call the museum at (905) 833-2331.

The museum is at 2920 King Rd. in King City.