Battlefield House Museum & Park National Historic Site
Experience a guided tour of this early 19th century homestead once home to the Gage family. The Gages worked the land with their ten children and became a strong voice in the hamlet of Stoney Creek. During the War of 1812, the family retreated to their cellar as the Battle of Stoney Creek raged outside. The 100-foot-high Battlefield Monument stands as a symbol of peace and commemorates those soldiers who died on June 6, 1813. Nestled under the scenic Niagara Escarpment, this historic site encompasses 32 acres of parkland divided by Battlefield Creek.
Don't miss the Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek the first weekend of June - declared one of Ontario’s top 100 events by Festivals and Events Ontario!
Learn more about the history of the site, including the Gage House, the Nash-Jackson House and the Battlefield Monument by visiting the Friends of Battlefield House website.
Vote the Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek for the Attractions Ontario - Ontario's Choice Awards
Battlefield House Museum & Park has been selected for the 2016 Certificate of Excellence, reflecting the consistently great reviews earned on TripAdvisor.
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Admission rates
Regular admission rates and hours of operation apply to all events unless otherwise indicated.
- $7 for adults ages 18 to 59
- $6 for seniors ages 60 and above
- $6 for students ages 13 to 17. Students must show valid student ID.
- $5 for children ages 6 to 12
- Infants who are five years old or younger visit for free
- $20 for a family of two adults and unlimited dependent children under 18 years old
Location & hours
We are located at:
77 King Street West, Stoney Creek, Ontario L8G 5E5
Phone: 905-662-8458
Email: battlefield@hamilton.ca
The Museum and Park is open year-round.
- Tuesday to Sunday, 12 noon to 4 pm.
- Closed on Mondays, Good Friday, Canada Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Depending on availability, we will open outside of regular hours for pre-booked groups.
Photography permits
The purchase of a $175 permit is required for all outdoor photography involving 10 or more people. Please call the museum to book your time.
Events at Battlefield
We host a variety of events, workshops and exhibitions at the Battlefield Museum and Park throughout the year. No two trips are ever the same!
Friends of Battlefield House Museum Lecture Series
September 13, 2016
October 11, 2016
November 8, 2016
December 13, 2016
Time: 7:30 pm
Join us for a historically-themed illustrated talk. Please call 905-662-8458 for details. Free event.
Apple Festival
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Time: 9 am to 4:30 pm
Join us for fall-time harvest fun in Battlefield Park. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, games, pumpkin decorating, demonstrations, entertainment, and don't forget to enter the Battlefield Bake-Off. Free outdoor event
Christmas in the Pioneer Spirit
November 26 to December 31, 2016
Time: 12 noon to 4 pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Gather your family together, take a break from holiday shopping and step back in time to experience the warmth, welcome and simplicity of an early 19th century Christmas. The Gage family home comes alive with evergreen boughs on the mantles and enticing aromas in the air.
Cost: Adults $7, Seniors/Youth $6, Children $5, Infants Free, Family $20
'Austen-Tacious' - A Regency Romp
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Time: 7 to 10 pm
Experience the elegance and grace of the regency period as we celebrate the writings of author Jane Austen. Costumes, music, dancing, readings and refreshments bring the charm of the early 19th century to life. The event will be held at the Cellar at Grandview - Nash Jackson House. Cost: $20 per person.
Eat, Drink and Be 'Mary'
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Time: 12 noon to 4 pm
Create family holiday memories to take with you into the future at a site steeped in the past. Explore the home of Mary and James Gage to experience the warmth and enchantment of an early 19th century Christmas. Join us for music, caroling, children's activities, hearth-baked treats and mulled cider. Visit with St. Nicholas (bring your camera for a unique photo opportunity) and shop for nostalgic holiday gifts.
Cost: Adults $7, Seniors/Youth $6, Children $5, Infants Free, Family $20
Jerry Muskrat's Greatest Lakes Adventure!
Join Jerry as he rows his way through the cities, towns and parks of the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Seaway in his series "The Greatest Lakes – a Jerry Muskrat™ Adventure!"
This MOM (Multimedia Outreach Module) is part of a 5-episode story arc developed in partnership with the Hamilton Civic Museums owned and operated by the City of Hamilton. Other National Historic Sites in the series include the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, Dundurn National Historic Site, Whitehern Historic House & Garden and the Hamilton & Scourge shipwrecks National Historic Site.
Battlefield videos
The artist uses interpretations of the cultural traditions of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinabek communities to address the theme of healing and reconciliation. The work was commissioned as part of the City of Hamilton's War of 1812 Bicentennial commemoration.
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