COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
The town is now in Stage 3 of the province’s reopening framework. More town amenities, programs and services are becoming available. Provincial orders remain in effect and we must all follow public health guidelines.
Some restrictions still in place under Provincial emergency order
The town is now in Stage 3 of the province’s reopening framework. More town amenities, programs and services are becoming available. Provincial orders remain in effect and we must all follow public health guidelines.
Public health officials remind you to:
- Stay home if you are unwell. Take the Halton public health self-screening test
- Keep two-metre distance from others
- Wear a non-medical face mask when indoors and when physical distancing cannot be maintained outdoors
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
- Help children follow public health guidelines
Visit the COVID-19 page for more detail.
Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate
General admission is free. Contact us for group rates. Donations are gratefully accepted.
We look forward to seeing you!
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.
You can also visit our satellite exhibition gallery at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre.
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.
Hours of Operation
Oakville Museum, 8 Navy Street
The Oakville Museum will be closed to the public until further notice in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit the COVID-19 page for more information. When we reopen our regular hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Oakville's First Post Office, 144 Front Street (in Lakeside Park)
Closed for the season.
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
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.