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Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
Fieldcote is a cultural heritage centre with an emphasis on the collection, preservation and exhibition of local history, the promotion of fine arts and the celebration of natural heritage through beautiful landscaped gardens and walking trails. Explore ‘Stories From the Edge’, an exhibition celebrating the history of Ancaster. Set on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment, with a bounty of water and resources, Ancaster has attracted humans since the retreat of the last glacier over 10,000 years ago. Using 31 stories and artifacts, one for every year the museum has been open, this exhibition offers snapshots of Ancaster’s history from the earliest human occupants to present day.
Adult workshops and children’s activities are available upon request. Fieldcote offers:
- Award-winning pesticide-free gardens
- A summer concert series
- Rotating art and history exhibits
- A meeting place for local groups
Admission rates
Regular admission rates and hours of operation apply to all events unless otherwise indicated.
- $4 for adults ages 18 to 59
- $3.50 for seniors ages 60 and above
- $3.50 for students ages 13 to 17. Students must show valid student ID.
- $2.99 for children ages 6 to 12
- Infants who are five years old or younger visit for free
- $12 for a family of two adults and unlimited dependent children under 18 years old
Location & hours
We are located at:
64 Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster, Ontario L9G 1L8
Phone: 905-648-8144
Email: fieldcote@hamilton.ca
The Museum is open year-round.
- Tuesday to Saturday, 12 to 4 pm or by appointment.
- Closed on Sundays and Mondays, Good Friday, Canada Day, Christmas Day through to New Year's Day
- Guests are welcome to wander through the gardens any time.
Photography permits
The purchase of a $185 permit is required for all outdoor photography involving 10 or more people. Please call the museum to book your time.
Events at Fieldcote
We host a variety of events, workshops and exhibitions at Fieldcote throughout the year. No two trips are ever the same! View all Hamilton Civic Museum Events
Exhibit: Stories from the Edge
Saturday, May 4, 2019 to Tuesday, December 24, 2019
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Visit the new exhibit at Fieldcote showcasing stories and aritifacts of Ancaster's history.
Music at Fieldcote: Ottawa Valley Kitchen Party
Sunday, June 30, 2019
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for the first summer performance at the band shell at Fieldcote Museum.
Music at Fieldcote: Russell De Carle
Sunday, July 7, 2019
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for an evening performance at the band shell at Fieldcote Museum. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and find a spot to be entertained.
Music at Fieldcote: Patricia O’Callaghan
Sunday, July 14, 2019
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for an evening performance at the band shell at Fieldcote Museum. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and find a spot to be entertained.
Music at Fieldcote: Mariacha Fuego & Ari and the Alibis
Sunday, July 21, 2019
6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for an evening at the band shell at Fieldcote Museum with a pre-concert performance.
Music at Fieldcote: Karen Thornton & Bill Mays
Sunday, July 28, 2019
6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for an evening at the band shell at Fieldcote Museum with a pre-concert performance.
Music at Fieldcote: Paul Novotny, Robi Botos & Alana Bridgewater
Sunday, August 4, 2019
6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for an evening at the band shell at Fieldcote Museum with a pre-concert performance.
Music at Fieldcote: Neema Childrens Choir & Ensemle Vivant
Sunday, August 11, 2019
6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for an evening at the band shell at Fieldcote Museum with a pre-concert performance.
Teen Quilt Academy
Monday, August 12, 2019 to Friday, August 16, 2019
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Join us for week-long camp that fosters sewing and fibre arts. Participants will finish a twin-sized quilt.
Two Day Medieval Illumination Workshop
Sunday, August 18, 2019 to Monday, August 19, 2019
10:00 am to 1:30 pm
A two-day opportunity to create your own special project - using the processes of Medieval Illumination.
Music at Fieldcote: Poor Angus
Sunday, August 18, 2019
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Join us for an evening performance at the band shell at Fieldcote Museum. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and find a spot to be entertained.
Ontario Archaeological Society Monthly Lectures
Thursday, September 19, 2019
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join the OAS Hamilton Chapter at its monthly meetings and lectures at Fieldcote.
An Evening with Lawrence Hill
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Join internationally renowned author Lawrence Hill as he speaks about "Faction: Merging History and Fiction in The Book of Negroes and The Illegal"
Morning Quilting Workshop Series
Monday, October 7, 2019 to Monday, December 2, 2019
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Participants of all skill levels are welcome to engage in this make-a-quilt project. Drop in for a couple of hours a week or stay for four.
Ontario Archaeological Society Monthly Lectures
Thursday, October 17, 2019
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join the OAS Hamilton Chapter at its monthly meetings and lectures at Fieldcote.
Harvest Home Breakfast
Saturday, October 26, 2019
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Enjoy a hearty farmer style breakfast at the historic Ancaster Old Town Hall and then wander over to Fieldcote Museum to explore its current exhibi
Ontario Archaeological Society Monthly Lectures
Thursday, November 21, 2019
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join the OAS Hamilton Chapter at its monthly meetings and lectures at Fieldcote.
One Day Medieval Illumination Workshop
Sunday, November 24, 2019
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Enjoy this one-day opportunity to create your own special project using the processes of Medieval Illumination.
The Big Sing!
Friday, December 13, 2019
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Embrace the holiday spirit at the historic Ancaster Old Town Hall and enjoy live music with hot cider and treats.
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