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May events at Hamilton Civic Museums

HAMILTON, ON - May 1, 2017 - The City of Hamilton is pleased to present the following events at its civic museums this May, 2017.

Canada 150 Open House - Free admission May 6 and 7 at Hamilton Civic Museums and Auchmar Estate

Hamilton Civic Museums and Auchmar Estate are unveiling exhibits and hidden treasures to commemorate Canada 150 celebrations. Visitors will enjoy FREE admission during the weekend of May 6 and 7 from 12 noon to 4 pm.

Participating sites include:

Battlefield House Museum & Park National Historic Site

77 King Street West, Stoney Creek | 905-662-8458 | [email protected]

Friends of Battlefield House Museum Lecture Series
Join us for a historically-themed illustrated talk. Please call for details.
Date: May 9
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: Free event

Dundurn National Historic Site

610 York Boulevard, Hamilton | 905-546-2872 | [email protected]

Our Hamilton: Through Their Eyes
The effects of the First World War were so far-reaching they impacted the lives of every Hamiltonian. Follow the course of Hamilton’s involvement from the initial ‘call to arms’ to the post-war period through treasures from the collections of the Hamilton Military Museum including letters, photos and personal items owned by Hamiltonians and experience the war Through Their Eyes.
Dates: May 6 to June 30, 2018
Time: 12 noon to 4 pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Cost: Adults: $4, Seniors/Youth: $3.50, Children: $3, Infants: Free, Family: $11.50

Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum

64 Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster | 905-648-8144 | [email protected]

Ontario Archaeological Society Monthly Lectures
Join the OAS Hamilton Chapter at its monthly meetings and lectures at Fieldcote Museum, held on the third Thursday of every month. A lecture or film is presented, with coffee and snacks.
Date: May 18
Time: 7 to 9 pm

Exhibit: Anything you can imagine…Student Art Show
Enjoy the creative talents of students from Ancaster High School.
Date: April 1 to May 7
Time: 1 to 5 pm (Tuesday to Saturday)
Cost: Adults: $3.50, Seniors/Youth: $3, Children: $2.50, Infants: Free, Family: $10

Exhibit: From ‘The Ark’ – Ancaster 150
Join the Farmer family as they journey from “The Ark” of family lore through 150 years of life in Ancaster. Explore how their world changed between 1867 to 2017 and discover key points in national history.
Dates: May 6 to December 23
Time: 1 to 5 pm (Tuesday to Saturday)
Cost: Adults: $3.50, Seniors/Youth: $3, Children: $2.50, Infants: Free, Family: $10

Hamilton Children’s Museum

1072 Main Street East Hamilton | 905-546-4848 | [email protected]

Wednesday Wigglers
Families can enjoy semi-structured preschool programming and a visit to the Children’s Museum. Enjoy songs, activities, story-time, sensory play, and a craft with a different theme each week. Suitable for ages 0 to 4.
Themes and dates: May 3 - Camping | May 10 - Ladybugs & Caterpillars | May 17 - Reptiles & Amphibians | May 24 - Summer | May 31 - Western Rodeo
Time: 10 am to 11 am and 2 to 3 pm
Cost: Adults: $2, Seniors/Youth: $2, Children: $4, Infants (under 1 year) Free, Family: $9

Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology National Historic Site

900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton | 905-546-4797 | [email protected]

Golden Horseshoe Live Steamer Days
Catch a ride on miniature coal-burning steam-powered trains. All ages.
Date: May 7
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Cost: Free event and museum admission

Trains, Boats and Meccano in the Park!
The museum is pleased to welcome hobby enthusiasts all weekend long. Catch a ride on miniature coal-burning steam-powered trains with the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers. The Confederation Marine Modellers and friends will be demonstrating a variety of radio-controlled model boats and the Canadian Modeling Association for Meccano and Allied Systems (CMAMAS) will be here for its annual Meccano Day demonstrating their models. All ages.
Date: May 27 and May 28
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Cost: Free event

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