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Museums and galleries in Hamilton

13 museums and galleries in Hamilton, from the big collections to small independent spaces.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Museums and galleries in Hamilton

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    Battlefield House Museum

    At the site of the Battle of Stoney Creek (June 5–6, 1813) is a rural Upper Canada home dating from around 1796 and featuring staff in period costume, demonstrating the lifestyle of day. Every June a military re-enactment of the War of 1812/Battle of Stoney Creek is held.

    $10

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    Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

    A living museum featuring the aircraft used by Canadians or Canada's military from the beginning of World War II to the present. Home of one of the world's two remaining flying Lancaster bombers. Those who dare can experience an open cockpit ride in a bi-plane through the Legends Flight program.

    9AM-5PMAdult $12, seniors/students $11, youth $8, children free

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    Dundurn Castle

    One of Hamilton's most-recognized landmarks, Dundurn Castle is a National Historic site, illustrating the life and times of Sir Allan Napier MacNab (1798–1862). More of a stately home than a "castle", the still-impressive structure was completed in 1835. Features year-round programming, tours, restaurant and an on-site military museum. The museum is only partially wheelchair accessible. Call for more details.

    Canada Day to Labour Day: Daily 10AM-4PM; Labour Day to Canada Day: Tue-Sun noon-4PMFull-price ticket includes admission to Dundurn Castle, the Historic Kitchen Garden (June to October) and the Hamilton Military Museum: $14 for adults ages 18 to 59, $12 for seniors ages 60 and above, $12 for students ages 13 to 17, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, children five years old or younger visit for free, $37 for a family of two adults and unlimited dependent children under 18 years old

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    Hamilton Military Museum

    Military exhibits located in a former gate house built in the 1830s.

    Tue-Sun noon-4PMAdults $4.50

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    Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology

    A fine example of 19th-century public works architecture, and the only surviving facility of its time in North America, this National Historic Site houses the two 14 m (45-foot) high, 63.5-tonne (70-ton) steam engines which pumped the first clean water to the city over 140 years ago. Features various exhibits and events, including daily engine demonstrations.

    June 1 to Labour Day: Tue-Sun 11AM-4PM; Labour Day to May 31: Tue-Sun noon-4PM

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    McMaster Museum of Art

    Houses a nationally significant collection of more than 6,000 works of art, featuring a permanent collection and contemporary exhibitions, lectures and events.

    Tue Wed Fri 11AM-5PM, Thu 11AM-7PM, Sat noon-5PM

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    The Art Gallery of Hamilton

    Founded in 1914, AGH is Ontario's third largest public art gallery, and boasts one of the country's finest collections. Its emphasis is on 19th-century European, Historical Canadian, and Contemporary Canadian art. The AGH revamped gallery, designed by Hamilton-born and raised architect Bruce Kuwabara, opened in 2005 and includes a 2,500 ft glass pavilion and Sculpture Atrium.

    Free

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    Westfield Heritage Village

    Surrounded by 131 ha (324 acres) of unspoiled woods and meadows, this living history museum spans various time periods in more than 35 historic buildings, plus a steam locomotive. Much of the TV series Anne of Green Gables was filmed here.

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    Downtown Neighbourhoods

    Like many cities, Hamilton is home to many traditional neighbourhoods, including Locke South, Concession St., James St. South, James S. North, International Village BIA, and Ottawa Street. James North has an exploding arts scene, with several galleries opened in the past few years.

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    James Street North

    A redeveloped sector in the city's core, James Street North is widely-praised for its flourishing art galleries, various restaurants and cafes. The street hosts an Art Crawl on the second Friday of every month.

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    Dundas Museum & Archives

    Local history of the community of Dundas.

    Tue Wed Fri 10AM-4:30PM, Thu 10AM-8PM, Sat 1-4PM

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    Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum

    Local history of the community of Ancaster.

    Tue-Sat noon-4PMAdults $4

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    Hamilton Children's Museum

    Hands-on exhibits for children.

    Wed-Sat 9:30AM-3:30PM, Sun 11AM-4PMAdults $2.50, children 1-12 $4.50

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Hamilton (CC BY-SA 4.0).