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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.

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Oakville Museum, 8 Navy Street

Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, the Oakville Museum is currently closed to in-person visits but we're always open online for virtual tours. If you live in the neighbourhood, our courtyard windows are dressed with visual displays that can be enjoyed safely outdoors. Check out our Facebook page for online exhibits and activities.

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

Closed to the public until further notice in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Contact us

8 Navy Street
Oakville, Ontario L6J 2Y5
tel: 905-338-4400
email: oakvillemuseum@oakville.ca


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.

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Programs and events

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Exhibitions and Collections

Exhibitions and Collections

The museum holds a diverse collection of objects reflecting the history of Oakville from its establishment to the present day including costumes and textiles, fine and decorative arts, ethnological artifacts and Chisholm family-related materials.

Exhibitions and Collections

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.

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