Reimagine the Future of Hamilton’s Civic Museums

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton invites residents and visitors to assist with the development of a new strategy for the Hamilton Civic Museums by sharing their experiences, thoughts and suggestions through the completion of online or in-person surveys, interactive activities at Supercrawl, or participation in a Focus Group in the Fall of 2019.

How you can get involved

• Detailed information about the project, and the online survey can be accessed at www.reimagineourmuseums.ca through Sept. 28.
• Hard copy surveys are available at each city-owned museum through Sept. 28.
• In-person interviews will be randomly conducted at each museum throughout the summer months.
• Interactive activities are available for engagement during Supercrawl (Sept. 13 to 15) in the Visitor Centre, first floor Lister Building, 28 James St. N.
• Those interested in participating in a focus group in the Fall of 2019, are asked to register online at www.reimagineourmuseums.ca.

“We have an exceptional public resource in our City-owned museums - they are beautifully restored historic buildings surrounded by gorgeous parklands and gardens, and have great staff and exhibits. I’m really proud of what we offer visitors and our local communities. We want the museums to be places that people love about Hamilton and wish to engage the public in this process we have named Reimagine Our Museums.” - Sonia Mrva, Senior Curator, Tourism and Culture Division

Quick facts

• The City owns and operates eight museums including five National Historic Sites (NHS) of Canada:
  • Dundurn Castle (NHS)
  • The Hamilton Military Museum
  • Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology (NHS)
  • Battlefield House Museum & Park (NHS)
  • Whitehern Historic House & Garden (NHS)
  • Hamilton Children’s Museum
  • Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
  • Griffin House (NHS)
• This public engagement initiative is designed to ensure that the museums are relevant, accessible and engaging for all Hamilton residents and visitors.

Additional resources

www.reimagineourmuseums.ca
www.hamilton.ca/museums
Contact details: [email protected], 905-546-2424, ext. 4123