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Sharing our history and culture through exhibitions, programs and events.

05/28/2026

🎆 Watch the City of Burlington’s Canada Day Drone and Firework Show from the rooftop of the Museum. Ticket includes one drink ticket, food and live music. BYO lawn chair! More info >> https://ow.ly/8git50Z2koZ

05/27/2026

Did you know this area used to be called the "Garden of Canada"? Explore how agriculture, restaurants, and cultural exchange have shaped what—and how—Burlington eats in our new online exhibition. >> museumsofburlington.ca/exhibitions/online-galleries/from-orchard-to-table-burlingtons-food-story

05/26/2026

🥗 Tonight! Join us at Joseph Brant Museum for our eat make share Speaker Series, featuring Irene Matys, a World Gourmand Award winning and Globe and Mail bestselling cookbook author, television food expert, and farm-to-table advocate. She is the author of My Cypriot Table: Mediterranean Recipes for Gathering, Sharing, and Savouring. Doors open at 6pm. Event info >> https://ow.ly/qHZK50Z2l88

05/24/2026

We are accepting applications from local musicians for our annual Music from the Rooftop series! Learn more >> museumsofburlington.ca/music-from-the-rooftop

05/23/2026

Get ready to taste, move, and experience culture in motion at Joseph Brant Museum during our dine & dance series! This event will introduce you to various cultures through the world of food, music, and dance. Guests will have the opportunity to try hors d’oeuvres and beverages from a specific region of the world (7pm – 8pm) and view the special exhibit “eat make share: a taste of immigration.” A dance demonstration and short, interactive dance lesson will then follow on the museum’s Rooftop Terrace (8pm – 9pm). Dance demonstrations and interactives will be provided in partnership with a local, cultural organization.

Tickets are $35/person, or $40/person with an alcoholic drink ticket. All tickets include museum admission, hors d’oeuvres, light refreshments, a dance demonstration, and interactive dance lesson. This is an 16+ event. The dance portion of the event will be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather.

June 13, 2026, 7pm – 9pm | Latin Night with danceScape

danceScape is the leading social dance club and studio in Burlington, serving the surrounding communities of Oakville, Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Grimsby, Ancaster, Waterdown, and the Niagara region.

Through Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue, Cumbia, and storytelling, danceScape invites audiences to learn about Latin culture through dance.

Tickets >> https://ow.ly/IIKo50Z3mZ4

05/22/2026

The table is set and you're invited! From Saskatoon berry perogies to the Halifax donair to Vancouver's California roll, each dish on this table tells astory about migration and adaptation unique to Canada. Explore the connections between food and immigration in Canada through the universal experiences of eating, making, and sharing food.

Visit us to check out eat make share: a taste of immigration created by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and presented by BMO. On now at Joseph Brant Museum until September 5. Learn more: museumsofburlington.ca/exhibition/eat-make-share-a-taste-of-immigration

05/21/2026

🇨🇦 Tickets now on sale! Watch the City of Burlington’s Canada Day Drone and Firework Show from the rooftop of the Museum. Ticket includes one drink ticket, food and live music. BYO lawn chair! More info >> https://ow.ly/aAyf50Z2hJY

🙏Thank you to our presenting sponsor Access Storage. Thank you to our event partners Nickel Brook Brewing Co. and 13th Street Winery.

05/20/2026

🍲 Calling all junior chefs, aged 8-12! Kids Kitchen workshops are coming up on May 23, June 6 and June 20. Sign up for one or all three, the cost is $30/child, includes all supplies. Participants will have the opportunity to explore our new special exhibition, eat make share: a taste of immigration. Registration info >> https://ow.ly/YjW350YVO8S

05/18/2026

Do you have a space that tells a story? On August 8, 2026 from 10am to 3pm, hundreds of visitors will explore our city’s “hidden” gems during Doors Open Burlington. We are inviting local businesses to apply for a chance to showcase their site’s history, architecture, and contribution to the Burlington community.

What We’re Looking For:
Heritage Sites: Historic homes, places of worship, or civic buildings with a significant contribution to Burlington’s history.
Modern Marvels: Innovative architecture or sustainable “green” builds.
Behind-the-Scenes: Workshops, fire stations, or industrial sites not normally open to the public.

Applications open until May 30, 2026. >> museumsofburlington.ca/doors-open-burlington/

05/17/2026

🍴Join us at Joseph Brant Museum for our eat make share speaker series, featuring acclaimed Canadian cookbook authors. Ticket includes admission to Joseph Brant Museum, speaker presentation (7pm), and light refreshments. The Museum will open 1-hour prior to the presentation at 6pm for those who wish to view the special exhibit eat make share: a taste of immigration. This event is recommended for ages 12+.

May 26, 2026 | My Cypriot Table by Irene Matys

Irene Matys is a World Gourmand Award winning and Globe and Mail bestselling cookbook author, television food expert, and farm-to-table advocate. She is the author of My Cypriot Table: Mediterranean Recipes for Gathering, Sharing, and Savouring, a celebrated debut cookbook featuring over 100 vibrant recipes inspired by her Greek Cypriot heritage and Canada’s seasonal bounty.

Born in Cyprus, Irene immigrated to Canada in 1976 as a refugee, bringing with her a deep rooted connection to food, family, and tradition. Her culinary journey began early, spending much of her childhood in her parents’ restaurant, Ciccio’s Pizza, which they purchased in Sarnia in 1980. Alongside this experience, it was her mama, her yiayia ( grandmother), and the family garden that truly nurtured her love of cooking, instilling in her the importance of fresh, seasonal ingredients and the joy of sharing meals. A committed advocate for community-focused food education, Irene designs culinary experiences that celebrate sustainability, cultural heritage, and connection.

Ticket info >> https://ow.ly/iX8F50YLk58

05/16/2026

Getting the hang of knitting? Join our Heritage Workshop: Knitting – Level 2 on June 7 to learn some more basics! Participants should have familiarity with casting on, knit stitch, and casting off. This workshop will introduce purl stitch as you knit up a simple stockinette dishcloth. Registration includes all materials, $40/person. A tour of Ireland House Museum is included prior to the workshop from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. >> https://ow.ly/E0Ek50YPIyr

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Burlington, ON
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