Technology and innovation has had a huge role to play in the making of our nation. Those advancements are celebrated at historic sites and museums throughout Hamilton Halton Brant. Steam engines. Telephones. War planes. Street cars. The stories behind these game-changing technologies jump to life with exhibits and events that encourage hands-on exploration and good old-fashioned fun.
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Indoor Activities in Hamilton
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November 30 - April 30
Dough-Re-Me: Historic Cooking Workshop
Dundurn National Historic Site
610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ages: 6 years and up Cost: $55 for 1...
November 30 - April 30
Dough-Re-Me: Historic Cooking Workshop
Dundurn National Historic Site610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 6 years and up
Cost: $55 for 1 adult and 1 child. Pre-registration is required.
July 6 - August 31
Behind the Scenes Tour – Interpreter-led
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology – National Historic Site
900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, ON, L8H 7N2
Date: SATURDAYS July 6, 13, 20, 27 AND August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019...
July 6 - August 31
Behind the Scenes Tour – Interpreter-led
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology – National Historic Site900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, ON, L8H 7N2
Date: SATURDAYS July 6, 13, 20, 27 AND August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Ages: 14 years and up
Cost: $25 per person. Pre-registration required. (Includes a family admission pass valid at any one of the Hamilton Civic Museums – maximum value: $32)
Contact: 905-546-4797, steamtech@hamilton.ca, www.hamilton.ca/museums
Visit WebsiteJune 28
Strawberry Soiree: Historic Cooking Workshop
Dundurn National Historic Site
610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Ages: 14 years and older Cost: $55 per person. Pre-registration is required. Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30...
June 28
Strawberry Soiree: Historic Cooking Workshop
Dundurn National Historic Site610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Ages: 14 years and older
Cost: $55 per person. Pre-registration is required.
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
December 1
Victorian Christmas Delights: Historic Cooking Workshop
Dundurn National Historic Site
610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ages: 14 years and up Cost: $50 per person....
December 1
Victorian Christmas Delights: Historic Cooking Workshop
Dundurn National Historic Site610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 14 years and up
Cost: $50 per person. Pre-registration is required.
May 18 - September 29
On The Water Experience
Six Nations Tourism2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0
Visit WebsiteDecember 6
Delicious Desserts: Historic Cooking Workshop
Dundurn National Historic Site
610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Ages: 14 years and up Cost: $50 per person. Pre-registration is required. Time: 6:30 PM...
December 6
Delicious Desserts: Historic Cooking Workshop
Dundurn National Historic Site610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Ages: 14 years and up
Cost: $50 per person. Pre-registration is required.
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
April 27 - November 16
May 26
Medieval Illumination Workshop
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museums
64 Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster, ON, L9G 1L8
Cost: $60 members, $65 non-members. Supply list provided upon registration. Time: 10:00 AM to 3:30...
May 26
Medieval Illumination Workshop
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museums64 Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster, ON, L9G 1L8
Cost: $60 members, $65 non-members. Supply list provided upon registration.
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Visit WebsiteNovember 16 - January 5
The McQuesten Family Christmas
Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site
41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Tuesday to Sunday) Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day &...
November 16 - January 5
The McQuesten Family Christmas
Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Tuesday to Sunday) Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day
Cost: Adults: $7.50, Seniors/Youth: $6.50, Children: $5.50, Infants: Free, Family: $22.00
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