Hamilton Civic Museums
Whitehern Historic House & Garden National Historic Site
Visit Whitehern House & Garden
Whitehern House & Garden
41 Jackson St W, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1L3
Call 905-521-3168
Email [email protected]
Museum Open Year-round
Tuesday to Sunday from 12 noon to 4 pm
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Discover one of the finest examples of an intact historic home in Canada during a guided tour with a costumed interpreter. Three generations of the McQuesten family lived at Whitehern from 1852 until 1968.
Among the last generation were six children who never married. In 1959, the three surviving members of the family bequeathed the home to the City with all its original contents.
Whitehern contains elements from many time periods – Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian – dating up to 1939 when the Honourable Thomas McQuesten was Minister of Highways. Explore the heritage of Victorian ideas and possessions that influenced life at Whitehern on the eve of World War II.
Timed tours are scheduled at:
- 12:10 pm
- 1:30 pm
- 3 pm
Admission rates
Regular admission rates and hours of operation apply to all events unless otherwise indicated.
| Age/Group | Rate |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 to 59 years) | $9.00 |
| Senior (60+ years) | $7.75 |
| Student (13 to 17 years) Must show valid student ID | $7.75 |
| Child (6 to 12 years) | $5.50 |
| Infant (5 years or younger) | FREE |
| Family (2 adults & unlimited dependent children under 18 years) | $24.75 |
Hours & Holiday Closures
Tuesday to Sunday from 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
The purchase of a $205 permit is required for all outdoor photography involving 10 or more people. Please call the museum to book your time.
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Date modified
June 07, 2023