Hamilton Civic Museums

Battlefield House Museum & Park National Historic Site

Dundurn National Historic Site (including Dundurn Castle, The Hamilton Military Museum, and The Historic Kitchen Garden) and the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology  are open to the public as of July 15 offering modified programming on a Wednesday to Sunday schedule, and are accepting bookings for events.

All other Hamilton Civic Museums are now accepting bookings for events beginning January 2021.

Bookings will be accommodated based on availability and in compliance with current Provincial social distancing and other COVID-19 related guidelines.

 

This City-owned museum is closed until further notice.

Dundurn National Historic Site and the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology will reopen to the public on July 15 offering modified programming.

 

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.

Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney 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 Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek.

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Grandview (Nash-Jackson House)

Samuel Nash immigrated to Upper Canada from Connecticut in 1800 and married Susannah Gage ten years later. The newly married couple was deeded land from Susannah's father, William Gage. The two-storey Georgian-style dwelling was completed in 1880 and was remodelled by five successive generations of the Nash family. In 1999, it was relocated to Battlefield Park and today houses a gift shop, exhibit gallery, and unique public rental space.

Battlefield Monument

This local landmark was unveiled to an audience of 15,000 on the centennial of the Battle of Stoney Creek, June 6, 1913, by Queen Mary in London by means of a transatlantic telegraph cable. Designed by the architectural firm of F. J. Rastrick and Sons, the monument stands 100 feet tall to commemorate a century of peace between Britain and the United States. It was the brainchild of the Women's Wentworth Historical Society under the leadership of Sara Calder.

Battlefield Park

Explore 32 acres of parkland divided by Battlefield Creek, nestled under the scenic Niagara Escarpment with access to the Bruce Trail. The Park also features a covered Pavilion with kitchenette and picnic tables available for rent for public use.

Regular admission rates and hours of operation apply to all events unless otherwise indicated.

  • $8.50 for adults ages 18 to 59
  • $7.50 for seniors ages 60 and above
  • $7.50 for students ages 13 to 17. Students must show valid student ID.
  • $6.00 for children ages 6 to 12
  • Infants who are five years old or younger visit for free
  • $25 for a family of two adults and unlimited dependent children under 18 years old

The museum is only partially wheelchair accessible. Call for more details.

We are located at:
77 King St W, Stoney Creek, Ontario L8G 5E5
Phone: 905-662-8458
Email: [email protected]

Free on-site parking.

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.

The purchase of a $190 permit is required for all outdoor photography involving 10 or more people. Please call the museum to book your time.

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Events at Battlefield

We host a variety of events, workshops and exhibitions at Battlefield House Museum & Park throughout the year. No two trips are ever the same! View all Hamilton Civic Museums Events

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Woman and man dressed in historical costume for Sara Calder Day

Sara Calder Day - CANCELLED
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Celebrate the birthday of the woman who ensured the preservation of the Gage family home and the site of the Battle of Stoney Creek.

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Friends of Battlefield House Museum Lecture Series - CANCELLED
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Join us to learn more about the ‘Regency Era and the Style Detective’.

For all ages.

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Interior of Battleifield during the Apple Festival

Apple Festival - CANCELLED
Saturday, September 26, 2020
9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Join us for fall-time harvest fun in Battlefield Park.

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Friends of Battlefield House Museum Lecture Series - CANCELLED
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Join us as we feature ‘History, Ghosts and Haunted Places’ as we approach Halloween.

For all ages.

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Friends of Battlefield House Museum Lecture Series - CANCELLED
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Join us for this presentation on ‘Re-enacting a Napoleonic-Era British Military Surgeon’.

For all ages.

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People standing around the inside of Battlefield during Christmas

Christmas in the Pioneer Spirit
Saturday, November 21, 2020 to Sunday, January 3, 2021
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Gather your family together, take a break from holiday shopping and step back in time to experience the warmth, welcome & simplicity of an earl

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An Evening with Jane Austen
Saturday, November 21, 2020
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Join us as we celebrate the writings of author Jane Austen and help bring the charm of the early 19th century to life with fashion, music, dancing

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Friends of Battlefield House Museum Lecture Series - CANCELLED
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Join us for an illustrated talk by Jim Charlton, History Captured: Photography in the City.

For all ages.

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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.

Watch the full series "The Greatest Lakes" a Jerry Muskrat Adventure at jerrymuskrat.com

Battlefield videos

Visit Battlefield House Museum & Park from your own home through our virtual experience playlist

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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