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St. Thomas is a growing hub for arts and culture.
More than 50 murals are spread throughout the city, with new works added regularly.
Explore our murals with Railway City Tourism
Roundabout art has become something residents and visitors alike find special about St. Thomas. You'll find dozens of art installations within roundabouts across the city, each adding a unique visual identity to its intersection.
Beyond their beauty, these installations serve a practical purpose. They help drivers recognize and slow down for roundabouts, improving safety at these intersections. They also give each neighbourhood a distinct landmark, turning everyday travel through the city into an opportunity to notice public art and local character.
Many of these installations are created or inspired by local artists and community input, making them a genuine reflection of St. Thomas and the people who call it home.
Jumbo the Elephant
Built in 1985
An iconic monument honouring Jumbo the Elephant, whose story is tied to St. Thomas's history.
Lives Lost of People Experiencing Homelessness Monument
Built in 2025
Located at St. Thomas-Elgin Social Services, honouring community members lost to homelessness.
Joe Thornton Statue
Built in 2026
Located at the Joe Thornton Community Centre, honouring local hockey legend Joe Thornton.
St. Thomas offers a range of museums and cultural venues that preserve and celebrate the city's history, heritage, art and culture, and connect today's community with the people, places and events that shaped it.
Location: 605 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON N5P 1C6
Railway City Tourism is your starting point for exploring everything to see and do in St. Thomas and area, from museums and heritage sites to local events and attractions.
You can find Railway City Tourism in the replica L&PS Station, or on Saturday mornings at the Horton Farmers' Market, where staff offer up-to-date information on local happenings.
Canada Southern Railway Station (CASO Station)
Location: 750 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON N5P 1E2
Completed in 1873, this heritage landmark connected St. Thomas to a continent-wide railway network and helped establish the city as the Railway City. The beautifully restored station now hosts weddings, celebrations and special events, and provides office space for local businesses. Learn more from Railway City Tourism.
Elgin County Railway Museum (temporarily closed)
This museum is currently closed.
Location: 225 Wellington St, St Thomas, ON N5R 2S6
Located in the historic Michigan Central Railroad locomotive shops, this museum preserves St. Thomas's history as one of Canada's most important railway centres, with railway artifacts, equipment, photographs and exhibits. Learn more from Railway City Tourism.
Elgin County Heritage Centre & Museum
Location: 460 Sunset Dr, St Thomas, ON N5R 5V1
Shares the history of St. Thomas and Elgin County through changing exhibits on local people, communities, businesses, agriculture, industry and significant regional events. Learn more from Railway City Tourism.
Location: 30 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON N5P 3S5
Established in 1982, this museum preserves the military history of St. Thomas and Elgin County, with artifacts, photographs, uniforms, medals and personal stories honouring local service members. Check with the museum directly for current hours, exhibits and admission information. Learn more from Railway City Tourism.
Princess Avenue Playhouse & Elgin Theatre Guild
Location: 40 Princess Ave, St Thomas, ON N5R 3V5
A community venue for live performance and theatre. Learn more from Railway City Tourism.
St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre
Location: 301 Talbot St, St Thomas, ON N5P 1B5
Collects, preserves and presents visual art, with works from local, regional, national and international artists. The centre offers exhibitions, educational programming and special events throughout the year. Learn more from Railway City Tourism.
Location: 153 Curtis St, St Thomas, ON N5P 3Z7
Offers cultural programming and resources for the community. Learn more from Railway City Tourism.
A local creative and cultural initiative.
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City of St. Thomas
545 Talbot Street, PO Box 520,
St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3V7
Canada
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