Patterns & Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive
"Patterns and Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive" features photography from Dr. Roberta Bondar, the first female Canadian astronaut...
Exhibition: Stories from the Edge
Set on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment, with a bounty of water and resources, Ancaster has attracted humans since the retreat of the last glacier...
Made in Dundas Community Family Festival
The Made in Dundas Community Family Festival returns to the Dundas Museum and Archives on Saturday, May 25th, from 11am...
Made in Dundas Community Family Festival
The Made in Dundas Community Family Festival returns to the Dundas Museum and Archives on Saturday, May 25th, from 11am...
Made in Dundas Community Family Festival
The Made in Dundas Community Family Festival returns to the Dundas Museum and Archives on Saturday, May 25th, from 11am...
Kitchen Garden Spring Reopening
William Reid was Sir Allan’s gardener for over 25 years. Explore the lovingly restored Historic Kitchen Garden where costumed staff grow...
Plein Air Painting in Dundurn’s Historic Kitchen Garden
Artists are invited to spark their creativity in Dundurn’s Historic Kitchen Garden. The 1.5 acre garden provides a rich variety of landscape...
Annual Heirloom Plant Sale
Looking for some interesting plants for your food or flower garden? Dundurn’s annual plant sale will feature a unique collection of heirloom...
Wellness at Whitehern: A Historic Mental Health Tour
Learn about the McQuestens’ experiences navigating mental illness through the life of Margaret Edna, the youngest McQuesten daughter. Using...
Pyrography Painting Workshop
Introducing a new workshop on the historic art of pyrography, an artform practiced by Ruby McQuesten. Ruby used heated instruments to burn decorative...
Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek
Witness the re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek June 6, 1813, a significant turning point in the War of 1812. Bring the whole family for...
Train Days with the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers
Catch a ride on a miniature train, operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers! Various model engines will be running on the miniature railroad...
Train Days with the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers
Catch a ride on a miniature train, operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers! Various model engines will be running on the miniature railroad...
The Iron Pour
Discover this new event in partnership with the Canadian Society for Contemporary Iron Arts (CSCIA). Artists will be on site forging pieces in a live...
Train Days with the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers
Catch a ride on a miniature train, operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers! Various model engines will be running on the miniature railroad...
Boats in the Park
Visit the Steam Museum for a weekend of boat-themed family fun! The Museum is pleased to welcome back the Confederation Marine Modellers as they...
Special Exhibition | Worlds of the Night
Shine the light on darkness! Enter Worlds of the Night’s dusky atmosphere and learn about what happens while we sleep. Uncover facts...
An Evening at The Brant Inn
Step back in time to the golden era of the Brant Inn! Join us at the Marquis Gardens at the Waterfront Hotel on June 22, 2024 from 6pm to 11pm for...
The Underground Railroad: Next Stop Freedom
In this exciting and moving multi-media presentation, the ghost of Deborah Brown tells the true story of her heroic flight from a life of slavery in...
Freedom, Opportunity and Family: Oakville’s Black History
Artifacts, pictures, text and a documentary video tell the stories of many of the African-American families who settled in Oakville and were...
Read Me a Story: Fables and Fairytales
Elders have tried to teach children important life lessons through storytelling since time began. Through museum artifacts we take a whimsical look...
Seven Glorious Virtues
Ancient philosophers deemed certain virtues necessary for a happy individual. These virtues also were necessary in creating a good society. Achieving...
Virtual Exhibits
Check out our online exhibits! The History of the Welland Canal in Port ColborneThe War of 1812 and the Sugarloaf SettlementThe Graf Family and...
The Prettiest Town: Beyond the Bricks & Mortar
There is something about Niagara-on-the- Lake (NOTL) that makes people want to stay and keeps them coming back for more. It is almost hard to...
The Prettiest Town: Beyond the Bricks & Mortar
There is something about Niagara-on-the- Lake (NOTL) that makes people want to stay and keeps them coming back for more. It is almost hard to...