Halton Region is currently in the red-control zone
The Town of Oakville is excited to reopen our doors as soon as we can safely do so. All public health guidelines remain in effect.
Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate
Halton Region is currently in the red-control zone
The Town of Oakville is excited to reopen our doors as soon as we can safely do so. Residents will be able to register for drop-in activities and rentals at our fitness centres, gymnasiums and arenas starting February 18 and will be able to start visiting on February 22. As we work to reassemble our staffing teams and prepare our health and safety plans, we will begin to reopen other amenities. Please be patient as we work through the logistics to safely resume activities under the Provincial directions.
Review the Province of Ontario COVID-19 public health measures and restrictions.
Public health officials remind you:
- If you feel unwell, stay at home and take the Halton public health self-screening test.
- Stay home, except for essential purposes including buying essentials such as groceries, exercise and attending medical appointments.
- Limit in-person contact to people you live with and essential supports.
- Continue to practise physical distancing from those outside your household, wash your hands often, and wear a mask.
- Download the COVID Alert app.
The historic buildings of Erchless Estate were once home to Oakville’s founding family but are now the setting for Oakville's community museum. Colonel William Chisholm, an enterprising merchant and shipbuilder, founded the town and built Erchless overlooking his new harbour and Lake Ontario.
Today, visitors can still enjoy that magnificent view and explore the beautiful buildings, grounds and gardens of Erchless. The Oakville Museum offers guided tours of the Chisholm family home, changing exhibitions, special events and programs that tell the fascinating stories of our town.
Hours of Operation
Oakville Museum, 8 Navy Street
Now beautifully decorated for the holidays, take a stroll past Erchless Estate for a glimpse of Christmases past. New this year, guests can also take a self-guided tour of outdoor exhibits and lights display!
Oakville Museum will be closed until further notice once Ontario enters the Provincewide Shutdown as of Saturday, December 26, 2020.
Oakville's First Post Office, 144 Front Street (in Lakeside Park)
Closed to the public until further notice in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Oakville Museum @ QEPCCC, 2302 Bridge Road
Visit the QEPCCC facility page for current hours
Contact us
8 Navy Street
Oakville, Ontario L6J 2Y5
tel: 905-338-4400
email: oakvillemuseum@oakville.ca
History in the Making: Oakville and COVID-19
We want to document the everyday lives of residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Share your stories and help us capture how Oakville is experiencing history in the making. Let’s work together to preserve this chapter of our story for future generations. Visit our Exhibit Open Call page for more information.
Venue rentals
The museum cannot be rented for wedding ceremonies or other private functions. Please visit the Facility Bookings page for available rental facilities at the Town of Oakville.