Oakville Museum

Oakville Museum The historic buildings of Erchless Estate were once home to Oakville’s founding family but are now

The historic buildings of Erchless Estate were once home to Oakville’s founding family but are now the setting for Oakville's community museum. Colonel William Chisholm, an enterprising merchant and shipbuilder, founded the town and built Erchless overlooking his new harbour and Lake Ontario. Today, visitors can still enjoy that magnificent view and explore the beautiful buildings, grounds and gar

dens of Erchless. The Oakville Museum offers guided tours of the Chisholm family home, changing exhibitions, special events and programs that tell the fascinating stories of our town. Oakville Museum is located on the Treaty Lands #22 of the Mississaugas of the Credit. We acknowledge and thank the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, for being stewards of this traditional territory.

Have any PA Day plans yet? Craft and Tour with us Friday, June 5 at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Create a special craft with your chi...
06/03/2026

Have any PA Day plans yet? Craft and Tour with us Friday, June 5 at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Create a special craft with your child and enjoy a guided tour of the Oakville Museum. For ages 6-12 plus participating adults. Sign up at: https://linktr.ee/oakvillemuseum

Stolen Childhoods, a travelling exhibit curated and organized by the Survivors' Secretariat, opens this Thursday, June 4...
06/02/2026

Stolen Childhoods, a travelling exhibit curated and organized by the Survivors' Secretariat, opens this Thursday, June 4 in the Coach House.

The exhibit explores the lived experiences of children at the Mohawk Institute Residential School, and the lasting impacts of Canada’s Residential School system. The Mohawk Institute operated for more than 140 years, during which around 15,000 Indigenous children were forced through its doors under government authority.

Through photographs, archival records, and Survivor testimony, the exhibit serves as a tool for education, remembrance, and advocacy.

Open June 4-7, 11-13, 18-19, 21 and 26-28
1 to 4:30 p.m.
Oakville Museum Coach House
8 Navy Street

On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we're honoured to sponsor the Regional Premiere of Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising,...
06/02/2026

On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we're honoured to sponsor the Regional Premiere of Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising, Shane Belcourt's powerful documentary showcasing Indigenous strength and bravery. The Oakville Festivals of Film & Art event will feature a Q&A with Producer, Journalist and author Tanya Talaga and others from the film.

To mark this day, we're giving away 3 VIP festival passes to community members who want to bear witness. To enter:

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Winners will be contacted on Friday, June 5. Open to Oakville and GTA residents only.

🎞️ Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising
🎬 Dir. Shane Belcourt
🗓️ Sunday, June 21 at 5 p.m.
🎟️ https://linktr.ee/oakvillemuseum

05/27/2026

Join us for a summer of free outdoor concerts on the historic grounds of Erchless Estate. Bring your friends, pack a chair or picnic blanket and enjoy an evening filled with timeless music from a bygone era. Live music every third Thursday of the month from 7–8 p.m. Museum open 5–9 p.m.

June 18: Alex Pangman with Drew Jurecka and Nathan Hiltz
July 16: Tak Arikushi Trio
August 20: Ahn Phung and Jaron Freeman-Fox

Free drop-in event. All ages welcome!

Have you ever wanted to visit but couldn't make it work with your schedule? This summer, stay late with us! We're launch...
05/19/2026

Have you ever wanted to visit but couldn't make it work with your schedule? This summer, stay late with us! We're launching extended hours from 5 to 9 p.m. on the third Thursday night of the month starting May 21. Whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth, there's always something new to discover at the Oakville Museum. We can't wait to see you!

After Hours at the Oakville Museum
May 21, June 18, July 16 and August 20
Open 5–9 p.m.

Staying local this Victoria Day long weekend? The Oakville Museum and Oakville's First Post Office are both open Saturda...
05/15/2026

Staying local this Victoria Day long weekend? The Oakville Museum and Oakville's First Post Office are both open Saturday, Sunday and holiday Monday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Stop in and say hello!

Bloodroot is an early blooming native flower in our garden. For centuries, Indigenous artisans have used its natural dye...
05/12/2026

Bloodroot is an early blooming native flower in our garden. For centuries, Indigenous artisans have used its natural dye to colour plant materials and quills for basket making.

Craft, plant seeds and explore historic gardens with Tots n' Pots, a fun 2-day program for kids 3-5. Two sessions are available, starting May 22 and May 27 from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m.

Register: https://linktr.ee/oakvillemuseum

Oakville's First Post Office opens for the season this Saturday, May 16! Built in 1835, the building once stood on the c...
05/11/2026

Oakville's First Post Office opens for the season this Saturday, May 16! Built in 1835, the building once stood on the corner of Lakeshore Rd (then Colborne St) and Navy. It was moved to Lakeside Park in 1952 where it became the Town's first museum. Visit us in Lakeside Park (144 Front Street) weekends from 1 to 4:30 p.m. all summer long.

Post Office hours:
Weekends and Victoria Day, 1–4:30 p.m.
July and August: Tuesday-Sunday, 1–4:30 p.m.

05/08/2026

New to yoga or looking to unwind? Discover the power of deep relaxation in our FREE Mindfulness and Meditation workshop on May 16 from 10–11:15 a.m. Learn gentle yoga poses + calming breathing exercises in this guided meditation session. Spaces are limited. Sign up today at:
https://townofoakville.perfectmind.com/24974/Clients/BookMe4LandingPages/Class?widgetId=f71800e0-b405-44fd-bc89-2ccb57eee118&redirectedFromEmbededMode=True&classId=ac82e85e-eb77-49df-9458-61b418b75fa8&occurrenceDate=20260516

Address

8 Navy Street
Oakville, ON
L6J2Y5

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 1pm - 4:30pm
Friday 1pm - 4:30pm
Saturday 1pm - 4:30pm
Sunday 1pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19053384400

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