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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK0321 | Last Full Update: 12 Dec 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-338-4400 |
| Fax | 905-815-5973 |
| oakvillemuseum@oakville.ca | |
| Website | www.oakville.ca/museum |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/oakvillemuseum Twitter: www.twitter.com/oakville_museum |
| Primary Contact | Julian Kingston, Museum Supervisor; Email: julian.kingston@oakville.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | The historic buildings of Erchless Estate were once home to Oakville's founding family but are now the setting for Oakville's community museum. |
| Legal Status | (10) Local Government |
| Funding | City / Town ; Donations ; Fees |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | The museum offers guided tours of the Chisholm family home, changing exhibitions, special events and education programs that tell the stories of Oakville. Permanent exhibits available in French and English include: * Freedom, Family and Opportunity: Oakville's Black History * The Underground Railroad: Next Stop Freedom! (30 minute multimedia presentation) Oakville Museum is comprised of: * Erchless Estate- historic home of Oakville's founding family, the Chisholms, completed in 1858 * Custom House built in 1856 * Oakville's First Post Office in Lakeside Park built in 1835 * Satellite exhibition space at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Road For current programs and exhibitions refer to the Oakville Museum website |
| Hours | * Museum at Erchless Estate Tue-Sun 1 pm-4:30 pm * Office Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Oakville's First Post Office select dates from Jun-Sep * visit website or call 905-338-4400 for holiday and summer hours |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Registration through IRIS on the Town of Oakville website |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program ; Donation - house tours |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Old Oakville |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Navy St and Lakeshore Rd E |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - access to first floor only |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Arts / Culture |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Museums & Historical Societies |
| Service Categories | Museums |
