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Woodstock Museum National Historic Site

The Woodstock Museum NHS is a community museum owned and operated by the City of Woodstock, Ontario.

The Woodstock Museum National Historic Site strives to interpret the past, present and future through conservation, education and exhibition of local history. Visit the nationally designated Old Town Hall and experience the original 1879 Council chambers and the Victorian designs of the 1889 Grand Hall. Tour our galleries interpreting the History of Woodstock from the 1790's to the present day. Or

iginally constructed in 1853 as the Town Hall and Market House, the building was completely restored in 1993-1995 and offers a wide variety of programs and services.

06/01/2026

The City of Woodstock joined Oxford County Pride this morning to raise the Pride Flag in Museum Square for the month of June.

Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate and support 2SLGBTQ+ people in our community, and to continue to work towards making our city a safe, welcoming and inclusive place for everyone.

In addition to the flag raising, the Woodstock Museum National Historic Site and Woodstock Art Gallery will be taking part in Oxford County Pride Family Day on Saturday, June 13 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Museum Square. The Gallery is also hosting Pride-themed events throughout the month including a movie night, storytelling experience and pottery night. Visit www.woodstockartgallery.ca for more information and to register.

05/26/2026

Find out what's on at the Woodstock Museum in June including historic walking tours, a free family drop-in to celebrate Woodstock's 125th anniversary, Bubble Science PA Day camp and Oxford Pride Family Day.

This month is also your last chance to explore our exhibit on Woodstock's first female mayor, Bernadette Smith.

Visit https://bit.ly/4wNt8hH for details!

05/22/2026

We can hardly believe there are only two PA Days left for the school year! Don't forget to register for our day camps for kids ages 5 to 12: https://bit.ly/4tPqEfO

🎲 Retro Games PA Day
Friday, May 29
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $55 (Members $49.50)

Play the games of the past in this fun and retro day. Learn to use a rotary phone, play games of chance and skill, make your own game and enjoy creative play!

🫧 Bubble Science PA Day
Friday, June 26
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $55 (Members $49.50)

Make the best bubble as we experiment with the science of soap! Try different bubble experiments, make cool crafts and play fun games. Will your bubble wand blow a unique shape? Find out!

05/19/2026

There are only a few spots left for our next lunch and learn on a literary legend!

✒️ Lunch & Learn: Oscar Wilde's Visit to Woodstock
Tuesday, May 26
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: $25 (Members $20)

Join us in the same room Oscar Wilde spoke in during his time in Woodstock. Dr. Jason Pankratz — back by popular demand! — will share stories of Wilde’s life, his connection with the art aesthetics movement and the legacy of his later years. This presentation is followed by a light lunch.

Register online at https://bit.ly/4u1VIdg

Please note, our elevator is currently out of service for repairs.

05/14/2026

We're switching over to our summer hours starting May 25! ☀️ The Museum will be open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

We are closed as usual for Victoria Day on Monday, May 18.

Plan your visit at www.woodstockmuseum.ca/visit

05/13/2026

Join us for a new program about historic cookbooks and how food was made in the past!

🍽️ Foodways: Parkinson Family Recipes
Tuesday, May 19
2 – 4 p.m.
Cost: $25 (Members $20)

Inspired by the current exhibit on Woodstock's first female mayor, Bernadette (Parkinson-McHardy) Smith, we'll explore her mother's recipes submitted to the 1917 Woodstock Cookbook. Recreating a recipe as a group, we'll taste the results and see if we would have enjoyed foods made by the Parkinson family of Woodstock.

Register online at https://bit.ly/4u1VIdg

05/07/2026

Come learn about local government and tour Woodstock's historic Council Chambers with a free family drop-in on Tuesday, May 12 at the Woodstock Museum.

This is a great opportunity for people of all ages to learn more about our city's government and services before the municipal election in October. There will also be hands-on activities for kids — perfect for an after-school outing! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

🗳️Civic Surprise: Family Drop-In
Tuesday, May 12
3:30 – 5 p.m.

Please note, our elevator is currently out of service for repairs. You can find information about visitor accessibility on our website at www.woodstockmuseum.ca/visit

05/04/2026

May is Museum Month! Join us for a special screening of Night at the Museum, hosted by the Museum Advisory Committee.

📆 Wednesday, May 6
🕡 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
📍 Market Centre Theatre, 22 Reeve St.

Tickets $5. Available in advance at the Woodstock Museum, online at www.woodstockmuseum.ca/events or cash only at the door.

04/22/2026

We have a long awaited update on our elevator! Repairs are scheduled to take place for approximately eight weeks from April 27 – June 19. Due to the equipment on site, the accessible parking spot closest to our main entrance will be unavailable during this time.

For alternative options for accessible parking, please contact the front desk at 519-537-8411 ext. 2901. You can also find more visitor information at www.woodstockmuseum.ca/visit.

Thank you for your ongoing patience while we work to complete these necessary repairs.

04/21/2026

Good news! Our website is back online and it's had an upgrade ✨ Our new site has a more modern and user-friendly design. Check it out at www.woodstockmuseum.ca

Address

466 Dundas Street
Woodstock, ON
N4S1C4

Telephone

+15195378411

Website

http://woodstockmuseum.ca/

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