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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December 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
July 21
Plant Bake Hunt Eat!: Family Friendly Historic Cooking Workshop
Dundurn National Historic Site
610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Cost: $55 for 1 adult and 1 child. $20 for each additional child. Pre-registration is required....
July 21
Plant Bake Hunt Eat!: Family Friendly Historic Cooking Workshop
Dundurn National Historic Site610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Cost: $55 for 1 adult and 1 child. $20 for each additional child. Pre-registration is required.
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 AM
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 WebsiteNow thru September 28
MacNab’s Kitchen
Dundurn National Historic Site
610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
SATURDAYS Only, May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 28, 2019 Time: 10:00 AM...
Now thru September 28
MacNab’s Kitchen
Dundurn National Historic Site610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
SATURDAYS Only, May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 28, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $35.00 per person. Pre-registration required. (Includes a historic recipe souvenir book, and family admission pass valid at any one of the Hamilton Civic Museums – maximum value: $32)
December 7 - 22
Christmas Evening Tours
Dundurn National Historic Site
610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Cost: $30 per person. Pre-registration is required, weekends only.
December 7 - 22
Christmas Evening Tours
Dundurn National Historic Site610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $30 per person. Pre-registration is required, weekends only.
Visit WebsiteNow thru September 22
The Heights: A War of 1812 Tour of Dundurn National Historic Site
Dundurn National Historic Site
610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Dates: SUNDAYS, May 26, June 23, July 28, August 25, September 22, 2019 Time: 9:30...
Now thru September 22
The Heights: A War of 1812 Tour of Dundurn National Historic Site
Dundurn National Historic Site610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Dates: SUNDAYS, May 26, June 23, July 28, August 25, September 22, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Ages: All
Cost: $30.00 per person. Pre-registration required. (Includes a family admission pass valid at any one of the Hamilton Civic Museums – maximum value: $32)
Contact: 905-546-2872, dundurn@hamilton.ca, www.hamilton.ca/museums
Visit WebsiteDecember 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.
November 23
An Evening with Jane Austen
Battlefield House Museum & Park – National Historic Site
77 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8G 5E5
Call or email to book Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Ages: Adults Cost: $25.00 (including HST)
November 23
An Evening with Jane Austen
Battlefield House Museum & Park – National Historic Site77 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8G 5E5
Call or email to book
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Ages: Adults
Cost: $25.00 (including HST)
June 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
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