Updated: Celebrate the newly restored Oakville Museum Coach House on May 14, 2022

Mon, 25 Apr 2022

Enjoy a horse and carriage photo op, live entertainment, treats and more as you learn about the town’s newest venue 

Celebrate Oakville’s history on Saturday, May 14, 2022 as part of May is Museum Month. Residents are invited to visit Oakville Museum for an open house and tour the newly restored Coach House – the town’s newest venue for museum and community programming.

The event will also feature a horse and carriage photo opportunity, family-friendly Edwardian-era games, treats, live entertainment, and the new exhibit Matter of Material where you can learn about the Coach House’s unique history. 

Visit the Coach House Restoration Project page for more details.

A reminder to continue following public health guidance to protect yourself and others, including getting vaccinated for COVID-19 and/or getting your booster shot, staying home if you are sick, and washing or sanitizing your hands frequently. Halton Region Public Health strongly recommends that Halton residents continue wearing high quality masks in indoor settings where physical distancing may be a challenge.

Background

• Construction on the Oakville Museum Coach House Restoration Project began in March 2021.
• The space was enhanced and restored, including the Gardner’s Cottage, to create a multi-purpose venue that protected the archeological and cultural heritage significance of the Coach House and surrounding grounds.
• Built in 1899, the heritage landmark originally housed the horses, carriages and gardener’s cottage for Erchless Estate. It had many roles over the years, including the most recent use as a storage facility for the Oakville Museum.

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“Oakville is rich in history and I am looking forward to the celebrating the newly restored Coach House at Oakville Museum with the community. The space is a great addition to our venues for museum and community programming.” 

Mayor Rob Burton