Oakville Museum

Erchless Estate was once home to Oakville’s founding family, but is now the setting for Oakville's community museum.

Where to find us

Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate
8 Navy Street
Oakville, Ontario 
L6J 2Y5
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Contact us

905-338-4400
oakvillemuseum@oakville.ca
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Admission

General admission to the Museum is by donation. For larger groups of 10 or more, please contact us to confirm rates and availability. 


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Hours

  • Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
  • Closed: Mondays 

Other locations and galleries

Go to the Plan Your Visit page for hours for our other galleries and locations. 

Get involved!

We're developing a new strategic plan. Have your say in helping shape the future of the Museum.

Share your feedback

Plan Your Visit

Get prepared for your visit to the Oakville Museum.
Oakville Museum Exhibits
Exhibits and collections on display at our museum galleries.
Oakville Museum Programs and Events
Specialized museum program and registration information.
Coach House Rentals
A newly renovated heritage building on site at Erchless Estate.
Museum History
An historical account of Erchless Estate and Oakville's founding family.
Support the Museum
Help the museum by donating items or volunteering your time.

Oakville Museum Strategic Plan

The Oakville Museum is drafting a new strategic plan to guide our vision, priorities, and goals for the coming years. The strategic plan represents an important moment for the Oakville Museum as we look ahead to shape our future. Built through thoughtful reflection and community input, the plan will guide how the museum serves, inspires, and connects with the Oakville community.

Public engagement opportunities

Whether you are a long-time supporter, a first-time visitor, an artist, an educator, a student, or a neighbour, you’re welcome to join the conversation. Together, we can ensure that the Oakville Museum continues to grow as a vibrant, inclusive, and connecting space for everyone.

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Attend a drop-in information session

The community is invited to a drop-in experience to learn about and have your say on the new strategic plan! Join us at the museum’s Coach House (8 Navy Street) on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Attendees will have the opportunity to review materials outlining the key themes of the strategic plan and provide input and can chat with Town staff and members of the consulting team to ask questions and learn more about the project. 
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Online community questionnaire - available soon!

You're invited to participate in an online community questionnaire from March 26 to April 10, 2026. A link to the questionnaire will be shared on Town channels and on this page once it becomes available.

We're hiring!

Applications for Museum Education Interpreter are being accepted until June 30, 2026.

Learn about this position

School and Group Museum Programs

Educational programs for schools and groups of all ages including Sparks, Guides and Scouts.

Go to the School and Group Museum Programs page

Collections

The Oakville Museum offers virtual collection of historical artifacts relevant to the town's history and past exhibits. 

Go to the Museum Collections page

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