Upcoming programs and events at the Museum
Pathway to the Stars: A Centennial Celebration of Oakville’s Contributions to the Royal Canadian Air Force
Saturday, April 6, 2024
2 to 4 p.m.
Join us as we launch our new exhibit Pathway to the Stars and celebrate 100 years of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Opening remarks begin at 2 p.m., followed by a meet and greet with guest curators Michael Johnson and Terry Murphy. In our craft room, children aged 3+ are invited to design, style and create their own aircraft using recyclables. What will you design? The sky’s the limit! Light refreshments will be served. To learn more about the exhibit visit
33rd Annual Earth Day Clean Up
Saturday April 20, 2024
9 a.m.
It’s spring-cleaning time again! All are welcome to pitch in and pick up litter at Lakeside Park and Erchless Estate. Gloves and bags will be provided. This annual clean-up event is organized by The Oakville Community Centre for Peace, Ecology and Human Rights.
Tots n' Pots
May 30 and June 6 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $35.82
Ages 3 to 5
Craft, plant seeds and explore the historic gardens at Erchless Estate. This fun gardening program is the perfect way to introduce young children to an unparented program experience.
Museum summer camps
Join us for a summer break filled with excitement and adventure! Our camps offer a safe environment for kids to learn, laugh and explore.
Full Day Camps
Available weekly in July and August from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: $330.75 per five day session
Ages 6 to 9
Themes include: Explore Oakville, Museum Material World, Museum Mystery, Museum Summer Fun, Take Park Museum Art, Tales from Long Ago, The Museum Scene, Where Science Meets Art, Wonders of Erchless Gardens.
Half Day Camps
Available Tuesday to Thursday in August from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $112.77 per three day session
Ages 4 to 5
Themes include: Mini Take Part Museum Art, Mini Museum Fairy Tales, Mini Museum Scent Act 1, Mini Museum Take a Closer Look.
Museum tours
Oakville Museum guided tours
Tuesday to Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
General admission by donation
Join our expert staff for a fun and fast-paced guided tour of the beautiful Erchless Estate. Learn about the Chisholms, Oakville's founding family who called the museum home for six generations. Gain insight into the history of the town and Oakville's Black History.
Walk-in visits and guided tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For groups of 10 or more, please contact us to confirm group rate and availability. Group tours must be booked a minimum of two weeks in advance.