The Oshawa Community Museum and Archives is a historical museum founded by the Oshawa Historical Society, located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. It has a dual role as a museum; exhibits for the general public, and archival storage of the city's historical documents.[1] Every building in the museum is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act [2] The museum preserves and celebrates the history of Oshawa, and the surrounding area from the 15th century to the present day.