COVID-19 Information
Proof of vaccination is required at indoor town facilities. The province has released a plan to safely reopen Ontario and manage COVID-19 for the long-term. Please continue to follow all current public health measures.
Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate
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
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays.
General admission to the Museum is by donation. (Suggested $7 per person)
For larger groups of 10 or more, please contact us to confirm rates and availability.
In accordance with current provincial requirements, the Town of Oakville has implemented a Proof of Vaccination program at town facilities. Anyone 12 years of age or older must provide proof of identification and proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (or medical exemption) prior to entering the Oakville Museum. Visit the Covid-19 page for more information.
Contact us
8 Navy Street
Oakville, Ontario L6J 2Y5
tel: 905-338-4400
email: oakvillemuseum@oakville.ca
Current Job Opportunities
The Museum is accepting applications for the following position:
Museum Education Interpreter (Part-Time)
Applications must be received online by no later than midnight on December 31, 2021.
This posting is for current and future opportunities and will be filled on an as needed basis. Applications will be considered for any openings that become available between now and December 31, 2021. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Coach House Restoration Project
The Oakville Museum Coach House Restoration Project will create a much anticipated addition to the Oakville Museum’s cultural and heritage programming capacity. Learn more on our Coach House Restoration Project page.
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.