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Celebrate Hamilton’s thriving music scene and the journey of music-making!

Learn about the contributions of promoters, venue owners, songwriters, photographers and sound engineers to your favourite Hamilton songs, and revel in the nostalgia of iconic Hamilton concerts and music venues, past and present. The exhibit will highlight local musicians including Jackie Washington, Boris Brott, Terra Lightfoot and the Arkells, as well as the industry that helps to create and share this music.

This exhibition is curated by the Hamilton Civic Museums in collaboration with the Hamilton music community.

Punching In is on display at the Visitor Experience Centre from January 27 to December 31, 2026. Admission is free.

Gritty History Podcast

Season One: Liner Notes

The new podcast from the City of Hamilton and Hamilton Civic Museums, taking you beyond the physical museums and diving into fascinating stories from the City's past and present. In this audio series, we'll explore the people and places that make Hamilton, Ontario so special. Our first series "Liner Notes" digs into the work of Hamilton music.

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We preserve and present the many untold stories of Hamilton and Hamiltonians in a sustainable, accessible, inclusive and engaging manner. Through this virtual platform, we empower residents and community members as collaborators and co-creators in bringing their histories to life. The Hamilton Civic Museums are equal parts physical, mobile and virtual.

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