Dundurn National Historic Site (including Dundurn Castle, The Hamilton Military Museum, and The Historic Kitchen Garden) and the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology will be open to the public as of July 15 offering modified programming on a Wednesday to Sunday schedule.
All other Hamilton Civic Museums are closed until further notice.
Admission tickets must be obtained on-line. Visitors reserving tickets through the Library Pass program will be required to present their ticket and library card upon arrival. Guests will need to adhere to Social Distancing guidelines while on site and the use of facemasks is recommended. Washrooms and high-touch areas will be disinfected after each tour. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout your visit. While walk-in visitors will be accommodated where possible, priority will be given to ticket-holders.
Experience a guided tour of this 40-room Italianate-style villa built in the 1830’s on Burlington Heights; the former site of a fortified military encampment established by the British in 1813.
Once home to Sir Allan Napier MacNab, railway magnate, lawyer and Premier of the United Canadas (1854-1856) and his family, today Dundurn Castle tells the story of the family who lived above stairs and the servants who lived and worked below stairs to support their affluent lifestyle. Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall is the museum’s Patron and the great, great, great granddaughter of Sir Allan MacNab.
William Reid was Sir Allan’s gardener for over 25 years. Explore the lovingly restored two-acre Historic Kitchen Garden where costumed staff grow over 200 heirloom varieties of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers for use in the historic kitchen. Open mid-May through mid-October. Enjoy free garden tours in July and August.
The 1870’s Coach House is home to The Castle Shop featuring a variety of Canadian handmade crafts, souvenirs and special gifts. The former Hayloft on the upper level is a unique meeting and reception facility that can accommodate up to 120 guests.
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Buy your general admission tickets online to Dundurn Castle
To accelerate the on-site registration process, ticket-holders are asked to complete a COVID-19 self-assessment on the day of their visit.
Full-price ticket includes admission to Dundurn Castle, The Historic Kitchen Garden (Open June to October) and The Hamilton Military Museum. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Regular admission rates and hours of operation apply to all events unless otherwise indicated.
The museum is only partially wheelchair accessible. Call for more details.
We are located at:
610 York Blvd, Hamilton, Ontario L8R 3H1
Phone: 905-546-2872
Email: [email protected]
Free on-site parking.
The Museum is open year-round.
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.
We host a variety of events, workshops and exhibitions at Dundurn National Historic Site throughout the year. No two trips are ever the same! View all Hamilton Civic Museums Events
Enjoy informative stories and historic gardening knowledge conveyed by costumed garden staff.
Join our costumed interpreters for a hands-on workshop packed with family friendly fun.
Enjoy informative stories and historic gardening knowledge conveyed by costumed garden staff.
Led by costumed gardeners, join us to experience the sights and scents of flowering plants best enjoyed as the sun sets.
Led by costumed staff, you will explore over 40 rooms and discover the history of the MacNab family.
Enjoy informative stories and historic gardening knowledge conveyed by costumed garden staff.
Enjoy informative stories and historic gardening knowledge conveyed by costumed garden staff.
Led by costumed gardeners, join us to experience the sights and scents of flowering plants best enjoyed as the sun sets.
Enjoy informative stories and historic gardening knowledge conveyed by costumed garden staff.
Enjoy informative stories and historic gardening knowledge conveyed by costumed garden staff.
Enjoy informative stories and historic gardening knowledge conveyed by costumed garden staff.
Led by costumed staff, you will explore over 40 rooms and discover the history of the MacNab family.
Enjoy informative stories and historic gardening knowledge conveyed by costumed garden staff.
Led by costumed staff, you will explore over 40 rooms and discover the history of the MacNab family.
On Remembrance Day we acknowledge the struggle of men and women in their work toward the goal of peace.
Enjoy the beauty of a mid-19th century family Christmas celebration at Dundurn Castle.
Visit Dundurn for the first day of its Victorian Christmas for free.
Enjoy a unique opportunity to see Dundurn Castle decorated for Christmas in the evening. Pre-registration is required.
Enjoy a unique opportunity to see Dundurn Castle decorated for Christmas in the evening. Pre-registration is required.
Enjoy a unique opportunity to see Dundurn Castle decorated for Christmas in the evening. Pre-registration is required.
Enjoy a unique opportunity to see Dundurn Castle decorated for Christmas in the evening. Pre-registration required.
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. Other National Historic Sites in the series include: Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, Battlefield House Museum & Park, Whitehern Historic House & Garden and Hamilton & Scourge shipwrecks National Historic Site.
