Oakville Museum Programs and Events

Family Day at the Museum

Monday, February 17 from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Free event for all ages.

Celebrate Family Day with us at the Oakville Museum! Explore our exhibits and family crafting station plus tour Erchless Estate and view the "Underground Railroad: Next Stop Freedom!" multimedia presentation. Visit the Family Day page for a schedule of activities at other Town facilities.

March Break at the Museum

March 16 to 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $266.00. Age: 6-10.

Explore, discover and create at your community museum this March Break! Take inspiration from the historical collection at the Oakville Museum as we explore wild watercolours, thrilling 3-D crafts, awesome abstract art and more. Challenge yourself to create a masterpiece at the museum!

Design an Illuminated Letter

Sunday, May 3 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Fee: $21.81 Age: 18+

Learn about the medieval history of the illuminated letter and design your own embellished initial in this unique afternoon of art and history at the Oakville Museum. Using simple techniques with watercolour pencils you’ll acquire basic skills which you can continue to develop and practice at home to make beautiful medieval inspired artwork. The option for a guided museum tour after the workshop is included. All artistic abilities welcome and all materials provided. Registration opens February 8.

Guided Walking Tour of Historic Oakville

Saturday, May 23 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $16.84. Age: 18+

Oakville Historical Society volunteers will delight you with interesting insights into the lives of Oakville’s early inhabitants. Explore the exterior of select homes in Oakville Heritage Conservation District, including many of the town’s oldest houses, some dating back to the late 1820s. An indoor tour of Erchless Estate, the historic home of the founding family of Oakville, is included. Tour begins at 8 Navy Street rain or shine. Registration opens February 8.

Tots and Pots

Two sessions available:
May 26 and 28 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
June 30 and July 2 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Fee: $33.00. Age: 3-5.

A special gardening program for young children to try out their green thumbs at the Oakville Museum! Children will have lots of fun planting seeds, decorating containers, and making flowering crafts. This is the perfect way to introduce young children to an un-parented program experience while exploring the historic Erchless gardens. Registration opens February 8.

Summer Camp at the Oakville Museum

Join us for a summer break filled with excitement and adventure! Our camps offer a safe environment for kids to learn, laugh and explore. Registration opens February 8.