COVID-19 Response and Recovery
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.
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
Welcome back! The Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate will be open for pre-booked time tours starting Thursday, September 24. Due to limited room capacity tours are restricted to a maximum of 6 people who share the same social circle. Walk-in visits are not permitted at this time. Visit our Oakville Museum Tour page for registration links and more information.
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.