Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology National Historic Site

The Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, also known as the “Steam Museum”, is located on the site of the 1859 Hamilton Waterworks complex.

This National Historic Site is recognized as a civil and power engineering landmark. Today the museum preserves two massive steam-powered beam engines, which pumped water in Hamilton from 1859 to 1910, as well as a collection of artifacts relating Hamilton’s industrial past. The museum interprets Hamilton’s relationship with water, steam power, and industrialisation.

The museum offers guided tours, public programs, and special events, including:

• Train Days with the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers, held on select dates in the summer
• Boats in the Park with the Confederation Marine Modellers, held in May
• The Iron Pour, in partnership with the Canadian Society of Contemporary Iron Arts, held in June
• Year-round STE(a)M workshops, field trips, group tours, and children’s activities

Hours & Holiday Closures

Tuesday to Sunday from 12 noon to 4 pm, Friday evenings in July from 6 pm to 8 pm

Closed on Mondays, Good Friday, Canada Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Depending on availability, we will open outside of regular hours for pre-booked groups.

Photography

The purchase of a $210 permit is required for all outdoor photography involving 10 or more people. Email [email protected].