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Hamilton Museums
Hamilton museums and art galleries - in alphabetical order  | Art Gallery of Hamilton
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Art Gallery of Hamilton
123 King Street West, Hamilton, ON L8P 4S8
T: 905-527-6610
One of Ontario's largest art galleries, the Art Gallery of Hamilton was recently renovated and expanded. Offers exciting temporary exhibits, films, lectures and roundtable discussions. Over 9,000 works in its permanent collection. Canadian works include pieces by William Blair Bruce, Maurice Cullen, Alex Colville and Kim Adam's popular Bruegel-Bosch Bus.
Canadian Football Hall of Fame & Museum
905-528-7566
58 Jackson St. W., Hamilton, ON L8P 1L4
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Dundurn Castle
905-546-2872
610 York Blvd., Hamilton, ON L8R 3H1
Not really a castle but a magnificent 19th century mansion. Formerly the home of Sir Allan Napier MacNab, one of Canada's premiers. More than 40 rooms. Especially beautiful when it’s decorated for a Victorian Christmas. Go downstairs to the kitchen and staff quarters to see the “other side” of mansion life. Unfortunately, the little tea room in the coach house is closed, but if you’re hungry/thirsty, there’s a coffee shop in the Admiral Inn right across the street. Hamilton Military Museum
905-546-2872
610 York Blvd., Hamilton, ON L8R 3H1
On the grounds of Dundurn Castle.
Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology - photo right; credit: Guylaine Spencer
905-546-4797
900 Woodward, Hamilton, ON L8H 7N2
Hamilton's first municipal waterworks. A lot more interesting than it sounds! Very handsome architecture too… they built for beauty as well as function in the 19th century.
HMCS Haida National Historic Site of Canada
905-526-0911
Pier 9, 658 Catharine St. N., Hamilton, ON L8L 4V7
World War II war ship. After squeezing my way up these ladders and through the tight living quarters, I feel that every sailor who sailed in it should receive a medal, whether they were decorated "war heroes" or not. Just to survive in the crowded conditions must have required extraordinary courage and discipline. The captain and the officers had it pretty good, but the average Joes ate, sat and stored their belongings in a space about 2 feet wide and slept in hammock overhanging their seat/storage box. It really gives you an appreciation for what these sailors went through even BEFORE the weapons started flying! Visit this ship and you'll never again moan about how small your home is.
McMaster Museum of Art
905-525-9140 ext. 23081
Alvin A. Lee Building, University Avenue, McMaster University 1280 Main St. W., Hamilton, ON L8S 4L6 Small but lovely collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. Hosts interesting temporary exhibits as well. Pop in if you’re visiting the McMaster University campus.
Parks Canada Discovery Centre
905-526-0911
57 Discovery Dr., Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4
Kids will love this museum devoted to the life of the great lakes.
Whitehern Historic House & Garden
905-546-2018
41 Jackson St. W., Hamilton, ON L8P 1L3
An overlooked jewel. Three generations of the inspirational McQuesten family lived here, and their original furnishings, personal items and art work are preserved in this intriguing time capsule. Listen to the period-attired guide’s story about how this family fought their way back from grave financial and personal tragedy. You get a real feel for this family by touring their graceful 19th century limestone mansion.
Workers Arts & Heritage Centre
905-522-3003
51 Stuart St., Hamilton, ON L8L 1B5
A small museum devoted to workers' history in Canada with an emphasis on Hamilton. A rare chance to reflect on how the majority of Canadians survived in the past, and a nice balance to the picture of the past portrayed by the typical “mansion museum”. Art gallery features contemporary artists concerned with labour themes.
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