July Events at Hamilton Civic Museums

HAMILTON, ON- The City of Hamilton is pleased to present the following events at its civic museums this July 2018.

For more information about these events and Hamilton Civic Museums, please visit www.hamilton.ca/museums. For a comprehensive events calendar, download the City of Hamilton CityApp, for Android and iOS users, through Google Play and App Store or visit www.hamilton.ca/MuseumEvents.

Dundurn National Historic Site

610 York Boulevard, Hamilton
905-546-2872

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Canada Day Military Tattoo
Enjoy a spectacular military musical celebration and experience a tradition that celebrates 25 years in Dundurn Park! Feel the thrill as the Regimental Band of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Band and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Pipes and Drums perform in front of Dundurn Castle. Catch a glimpse of the red coated defenders of Canada West at Ridgeway during the Fenian Raid of 1866, as the 13th Battalion Ceremonial Guard takes to the field.
Date: July 1
Time: 5 pm to 7 pm
Cost: Free outdoor event

Historic Garden Tours
Enjoy informative stories and historic gardening knowledge conveyed by costumed garden staff. The tour promises to be a pleasure for the mind and the senses. Dundurn's historic Kitchen Garden catered to the nutritional needs and aesthetic desires of the MacNab family 150 years ago.
Date: Saturdays and Sundays in July
Time: 12:30 to 1:30 pm and 2 to 3 pm
Cost: Free outdoor event. Regular admission rates apply to the Museum: Adults: $11.50, Seniors/Youth: $9.50, Children: $6, Infants: Free, Family: $30

Family Friendly Workshop: How Does Your Garden Grow
Join our costumed interpreters for a hands-on workshop packed with kid-friendly fun. Your visit includes: a fun tour of the incredible two-acre historic kitchen garden, planting historic seeds to take home and grow, a scavenger hunt, and preparing a historic recipe in the kitchen. End your visit with an outdoor tasting of your delicious treats!
Date: July 14
Time: 10 am to 12:30 pm
Cost: $55 for 1 adult and 1 child. $20 for each additional child. Pre-registration is required. Buy online.

Dundurn at Dusk
Led by costumed gardeners, experience the sights and scents of flowering plants best enjoyed as the sun sets. After the tour guests will enjoy the view of the Bay in the rarely opened Cockpit building while sampling produce from the garden and seasonal recipes from the Historic Kitchen. Everyone will be invited to take a piece of the garden home with them after hand-crafting a floral bouquet or herb bundle.
Date: July 27
Time: 7 to 9 pm
Cost: $30/person. Pre-registration is required. Buy online.

Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum

64 Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster
905-648-8144

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Music at Fieldcote
Enjoy a memorable performance every Sunday evening during the months of July and August. A variety of talented musicians will be performing at the band shell on the grounds of Fieldcote Museum. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and find a spot to be entertained.
Dates:
July 8 - Mark McNeil
July 15 - Boris Brott and the National Academy Orchestra
July 22 - Quartette
July 29 - Ari and the Alibis
Time: 7 to 9 pm
Cost: Free outdoor event

Hamilton Children’s Museum

1072 Main Street East Hamilton
905-546-4848

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Test Tube Tuesdays
While discovering the science in our own homes, use everyday ingredients to create chemical reactions, share observations and experience the world around you. Don’t forget to get tattooed and enjoy some popcorn.
Date:
July 3 - Kitchen Chemistry (1978 Admission Rates - Adults: $0.50, Children: $0.25)
July 10 - Science Fair
July 17 -  CSI Day
July 31 - See separate listing for 40th Anniversary Special Programming
Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Cost: Adults: $2, Seniors/Youth: $2, Children: $4, Infants (under 1yr) Free, Family: $9

Windowsill Gardening Wednesday – Plant Types
Each week, you will learn everything you need to know about feeding your plants water, soil, and sunshine, and get to know the pollinators and pests that may help or hinder your garden’s growth. Think you need a big backyard to have a garden, or huge fields to be a farmer? Think again! You can grow fruits and vegetables in pots on your balcony, driveway, or even inside your house on your windowsill.
Date:
July 4 - Plant Types
July 11 - See separate listing for 40th Anniversary Special Programming
July 18 - Above the Ground
July 25 - Below the Ground
Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Cost: Adults: $2, Seniors/Youth: $2, Children: $4, Infants (under 1yr) Free, Family: $9

Think Art Thursday
Indulge your creativity and curiosity! We have all the paint, glue, paper, shaving cream, salt, and marshmallows you need to become an aspiring architect, or the next generation’s Jackson Pollock. The best artwork is the kind that makes you think or feel something, and we guarantee you will leave the museum with a new understanding of what it means to be an artist.
Date:
July 5 - Abstract Art
July 12 - Nature Art (1978 Admission Rates - Adults: $0.50, Children: $0.25)
July 19 - See separate listing for 40th Anniversary Special Programming
July 26 - Recycle Masterpieces & More
Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Cost: Adults: $2, Seniors/Youth: $2, Children: $4, Infants (under 1yr) Free, Family: $9

Funday Friday: A Mixed Bag of Fun
Join us as we recap the week’s fun by learning something about science, nature, and creative design all on the same day! Engage in activities selected from Test Tube Tuesday, Windowsill Gardening Wednesday, and Think Art Thursday.
Date: July 6, 13, 20 & 27
Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Cost: Adults: $2, Seniors/Youth: $2, Children: $4, Infants (under 1yr) Free, Family: $9

Windowsill Gardening Wednesday – Plant Parts and Needs
You will learn everything you need to know about feeding your plants water, soil, and sunshine, and get to know the pollinators and pests that may help or hinder your garden’s growth. Special guest Julia Hitchcock, an organic urban farmer, will be at the museum from 10 am to 12 noon to demonstrate gardening using a variety of plants. Think you need a big backyard to have a garden, or huge fields to be a farmer? Think again! You can grow fruits and vegetables in pots on your balcony, driveway, or even inside your house on your windowsill. Space is limited; seating is available on a first come first serve basis.
Date: July 11
Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Cost: Adults: $0.50, Children: $0.25

40th Anniversary Celebration Event with 1978 admission rates all day!

Happy Birthday Hamilton Children’s Museum!
Join us for indoor and outdoor hands-on activities, glitter tattoos, popcorn and refreshments.
Date: July 22
Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Cost: Free event and museum admission

40th Anniversary Celebration Event with 1978 admission rates all day!

Studio Babette – Happy Times Nursery Rhymes
Join us for an evening of puppets in the park with Studio Babette who will be performing Happy Times Nursery Rhymes at 6 pm and 7 pm. While you are visiting, make a puppet that you can take home.
Date: July 26
Time: 5 pm to 8 pm
Cost: Adults: $0.50, Children: $0.25

40th Anniversary Celebration Event with 1978 admission rates all day!

Test Tube Tuesday – Animal Science
The Reptile Store will be on hand from 10 am to 12 pm with all their party animals for a reptile show and a chance to get up close and personal with some of the featured animals. Find out for yourself how scientists use experiments and logic to unlock the mysteries of the universe - from the human body to the solar system. Each Tuesday will include several activities to help you explore and discover the world around you. Space is limited; seating is available on a first come first serve basis.
Date: July 31
Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Cost: Adults: $0.50, Children: $0.25

40th Anniversary Celebration Event with 1978 admission rates all day!

Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology

900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton
905-546-4797

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Golden Horseshoe Live Steamer Days
Catch a ride on miniature trains and witness the social and mechanical life of Canada's early industrial revolution during a guided tour of the museum.
Date: July 8 and 29
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Cost: FREE event and museum admission

Whitehern Historic House & Garden National Historic Site

41 Jackson Street West
905-546-2018

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Wednesdays at Whitehern
Bring your lunch and enjoy the stunning historic garden setting and all-you-can-drink tea or lemonade (for $1.00) while listening to live music. Limited tables and chairs provided.
Date:
July 4 - Ruth Sutherland
July 11 – Alfie Smith & Nicole Christian
July 18 – Aubrey Wilson Quartet
July 25 – Doug Feaver
Time: 12 noon to 2 pm
Cost:This is a free event. Regular admission rates apply to the museum.

Additional Resources

Hamilton Civic Museums - www.hamilton.ca/museums
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