Hamilton Civic Museums
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology National Historic Site
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Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology National Historic Site
900 Woodward Ave, Hamilton, ON L8H 7N2
Free on-site parking
Call 905-978-1443
Email [email protected]
Museum Open Year-round
Tuesday to Sunday from 12 noon to 4 pm
Friday evenings in July from 6 pm to 8 pm
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The Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, also known as the “Steam Museum”, is located on the site of the 1859 Hamilton Waterworks complex.
This National Historic Site is recognized as a civil and power engineering landmark. Today the museum preserves two massive steam-powered beam engines, which pumped water in Hamilton from 1859 to 1910, as well as a collection of artifacts relating Hamilton’s industrial past. The museum interprets Hamilton’s relationship with water, steam power, and industrialisation.
The museum offers guided tours, public programs, and special events, including:
- Train Days with the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers, held on select dates in the summer
- Boats in the Park with the Confederation Marine Modellers, held in May
- The Electric City Festival, in partnership with the Nikola Tesla Education Corporation, held in September
- Year-round STE(a)M workshops, field trips, group tours, and children’s activities
Admission rates
Regular admission rates and hours of operation apply to all events unless otherwise indicated.
| Age/Group | Rate |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 to 59 years) | $10.00 |
| Senior (60+ years) | $8.50 |
| Student (13 to 17 years) Must show valid student ID | $8.50 |
| Child (6 to 12 years) | $6.00 |
| Infant (5 years or younger) | FREE |
| Family (2 adults & unlimited dependent children under 18 years) | $27.50 |
Hours & Holiday Closures
Tuesday to Sunday from 12 noon to 4 pm, Friday evenings in July from 6 pm to 8 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
The purchase of a $210 permit is required for all outdoor photography involving 10 or more people. Email [email protected].
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