about.
The Orlinski Museum is dedicated to honouring the lives and stories of Polish-Canadian veterans.
The Orlinski Museum is located in the Wawel Villa Senior home. One of the most renowned veterans of the home was Col. Boleslaw Orlinski, a Polish aviator, whose dream it was to create a museum in memory of the many Polish veterans who call Canada their home. Orlinski passed away on February 28, 1992, leaving his memorabilia and funds to achieve this dream. As a means of honouring Boleslaw Orlinski's wishes and the other Polish veteran residents at Wawel Villa, the Orlinski Museum was formed in 2002, and incorporated as a non-for-profit in 2019.
The Orlinski Museum was opened on February 24, 2002. Although most of the Polish veterans of World War II are now gone, the museum continues to keep their spirit and memory alive. The museum serves as a living tribute to the many Polish veterans who call Canada home.
Col. B. Orlinski
The Orlinski Museum would like to thank the Wawel Villa Seniors Home for their unwavering support of our museum. Without their partnership, the museum would be just a dream, their unprecedented support turned it into a reality. You can find their website by clicking their logo below.
collection.
Our collection features military memorabilia relating to Polish-Canadians. It includes rare objects, archival documents, and photographs originating from all over the world. Much of our collection belonged to Polish veterans living in the Wawel Villa Seniors Home who believed in a dream of preserving Polish-Canadian history for future generations.
You can find our online collection at: https://orlinskimuseum.pastperfectonline.com/
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Objects
Our objects range from uniforms to medals, to everyday items of comfort for Polish soldiers abroad such as musical instruments. Search our objects on our collection here.
Photographs
Our photographs feature rare moments in Polish-Canadian history. The photographs include Polish soldiers and veterans from all around the world! Search our photographs on our online collection here.
Archives
Our archival collection contains personal documents, letters, certificates, and more! Archives are invaluable at helping us to understand the context behind our collection. Search our archives on our online collection here.
visit.
Come Visit Us! Location: 880 Clarkson Road South, Mississauga, ON L5J 4N4
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We acknowledge that the Orlinski Museum is situated within the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and previously the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, Wyndot and Huron people. We acknowledge the many Aboriginal, Inuit, Métis and global peoples who call Mississauga home. We welcome everyone. Witamy wszystkich.
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The Orlinski Museum is available for tours by appointment.
Please contact us at: orlinskimuseum@outlook.com