Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum

Pumpkin Patch Kid

Pumpkin Patch Kid

Why Hollywood Came to Visit Oxford County

Why Hollywood Came to Visit Oxford County

Doug Carr pedaled around the world. How will you get here?

Doug Carr pedaled around the world. How will you get here?

100 Years of Ingersoll Machine & Tool Company

100 Years of Ingersoll Machine & Tool Company

Admiring the new exhibit

Admiring the new exhibit

Cleaning up the country, from bombs to washing machines!

Cleaning up the country, from bombs to washing machines!

Queens Park display. Part of the award winning Oxford Remembers

Queens Park display. Part of the award winning Oxford Remembers "Oxford's Own" Project to host 100 activities to mark the centennial of the Great War

Harvest days at the museum

Harvest days at the museum

How many of you have gone to school? How many of you have gone to a one room schoolhouse?

How many of you have gone to school? How many of you have gone to a one room schoolhouse?

Take a guided tour of the cheese factory.

Take a guided tour of the cheese factory.

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The museum offers more than just cheese. Drop in and discover our history.
Hours:
  • NORMAL HOURS: Open Year-Round Victoria Day Weekend to Labour Day Weekend: Open 7 days/week, 10am to 5pm Remainder of the year: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm
Fees:
  • General Admission: By Donation Guided Group Tours: $3.00 / Person Reach out for pricing for school trips
  • Accessible
  • ASL interpreted tours
  • Support Animals
  • Gift Shop
  • Parking
  • Guided Tours
  • Camping

Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum

Embark on a cheesy adventure in Ingersoll and discover over 150 years of Ontario's rich cheesemaking history! Dive into the captivating world of dairy delights at our award-winning museum, featuring seven unique buildings and exhibits that make us proud hosts of the renowned Oxford County Cheese Trail.

Picture this: a mammoth 7300-pound cheese, a true spectacle to behold! Marvel at the extraordinary 'Pathway of the Giants' woodcarving, a masterpiece that will leave you in awe. These are just a taste of the fascinating stories waiting to be uncovered during your visit to our museum, recently crowned the Top Small Museum in Ontario.

But that's not all! Immerse yourself in the vibrant tales of Ingersoll's past. Meet the legendary Douglas Moser Carr, a man who traded the shoe business for a global odyssey. For a mere $82, he set sail on a trans-Atlantic steamer to England, armed with nothing but a bicycle and boundless curiosity. Join us on a journey through his 30-month adventure, weaving through England, Germany, Italy, Libya, South Africa, Egypt, Afghanistan, Baghdad, and beyond!

Ingersoll invites you to not only savor the taste of fine cheese but to also soak in the tales of daring exploits and global exploration that have shaped our town into the vibrant destination it is today. Come, be part of the adventure!

Website: https://www.ingersoll.ca/cheesemuseum

Type: Specialized Collection | Community Museum

More than just cheese!

More than just cheese!

Did you know that we are more than just cheese? Besides having a large collection of cheese making artifacts and other agricultural implements, the...

Original John Hancock signature

Original John Hancock signature

The first man to sign the American Declaration of Independence -- John Hancock -- also signed the military commission for Thomas Ingersoll while he...