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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.

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Address: University Av at Sterling St (Lee building)
Hours: Tue Wed Fri 11AM-5PM, Thu 11AM-7PM, Sat noon-5PM
Website: mcmaster.ca (opens in a new tab)

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Drink
Phoenix Bar & Grill
This is McMaster University's graduate student-run pub. It is an excellent place to meet local students and to enjoy microbrewed beers. They also have an excellent selection of pub food at reasonable prices. In the spring and summer their huge outdoor patio is very popular for students and faculty at lunch and the end of the day.
11:30AM - 2AM
Do
The Westdale Theatre
The Westdale is a non-profit movie theatre built in 1935 and reopened in 2019 after an expensive restoration largely financed by donations. Its main attraction (other than the movies) is its beautifully restored Art Deco interior.
Eat
Westdale Delicatessen
Traditional Jewish deli. Hamilton's only kosher restaurant. Closed during Passover.
See
Princess Point
At the very end of Lake Ontario, Princess Point is one of the most beautiful sections of Hamilton. Bike or rollerblade along excellently maintained paths encircling the lake, or relax at the adjacent park. Harbour cruises are also available.