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Fakes and Forgeries: Yesterday and Today Exhibit

WHERE
1932 Welland Canals Parkway (@ Lock 3), St. Catharines
WHEN
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 to Sunday, August 26, 2012
TIME
daily from 9:00am – 5:00pm

Is someone trying to pull the wool over your eyes? Let the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre help you pull it right back off with an exhibition devoted to telling the real from the fake! This Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) produced interactive exhibit features over 115 real and fake artifacts that run the gamut from historical specimens and cultural artifacts, to household items and designer name brands.

Microsoft Canada and the Bank of Canada also contribute information about pirated computer software and counterfeit currency. Put your skills to the test and learn from the pros on how to tell authentic pieces from sly forgeries. Discover the fascinating lengths forgers will go to hoodwink the unwary. Do you have what it takes?

Museum is open daily from 9:00am – 5:00pm Admission is by Donation Follow us on Twitter at StCMuseum and Facebook

For more information: 905-984-8880 or 1-800-305-5134 email: museum@stcatharines.ca   http://www.stcatharines.ca

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