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  • Children’s Discovery Gallery

    Joseph Brant Museum

    Ongoing

    Children’s Discovery Gallery

    The Discovery Gallery is a special area specifically designed for children to enjoy. They will be able to explore, discover and learn in a hands-on environment. What picture will they be able to create on a giant light wall or will they be able to build a path for their ball to reach the lighthouse?

  • The Costume Gallery

    Joseph Brant Museum

    Ongoing

    The Costume Gallery

    The Costume Gallery will take us back in history to Burlington’s heyday and when people travelled miles to see their favourite musical entertainer at the Brant Inn. It is said that when the Benny Goodman band performed the OPP had to be called in to handle the traffic jams on the highways!

  • The Burlington Gallery

    Joseph Brant Museum

    Ongoing

    The Burlington Gallery

    The Burlington Gallery explores topics that tell distinct yet interweaving stories, exploring Burlington's rich history and heritage. Learn about Joseph Brant, Thayendanegea (Burlington's first citizen) and how the village of Burlington grew into the city we know today through immigration, farming, shipping, railways and development.

  • Ireland House: Home, Family, History

    Ireland House Museum

    Ongoing

    Ireland House: Home, Family, History

    The historic home introduces you to the Ireland Family who owned the property and who proudly called it home. Learn how the farm was passed through the generations and view artifacts that were used in work, leisure and play. Large aerial photographs allow you to see the dramatic changes in the Burlington landscape from a rural farming community to bustling...

  • “This museum is the historic homestead of the Ireland family. Easily accessible off Guelph Line. Staff were all friendly and I enjoyed the guided tour.”

  • “A really nice piece of early 1900s history of Burlington. The museum staff are very knowledgeable, and take their time to explain the house, the culture, history, and the living conditions of the family that lived there.”

  • “Great museum. Great kids programs. Very affordable. Definitely a must see in Burlington!!!!”

  • "Wonderful little gem. Had no idea this place was here ! Our tour was great and the guide was lovely...."

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