Lambton Heritage Museum

Lambton Heritage Museum celebrates the history and heritage of the communities that make up Lambton County.

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Please note that the County of Lambton Cultural Services Division, including Lambton Heritage Museum, Oil Museum of Canada, Lambton County Archives, Lambton County Libraries, and Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery will be closed from end of regular scheduled hours on Monday, March 16 until further notice in an effort to encourage social distancing and to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 virus. Please visit the News section on our website for the most up-to-date information. http://bit.ly/3d2w5Cf

Getting Here

Lambton Heritage Museum
10035 Museum Road, R.R. #2
Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0
519-243-2600
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Located on Highway 21, 8 km south of Grand Bend.

Hours

Feb 29 – Oct 20

Monday - Friday 10 am – 5 pm

Weekends and Holidays 11 am – 5 pm

Oct 28 – Feb 28

Monday - Friday 10 am – 5 pm

Weekends and Holidays Closed

Outdoor buildings are usually open in approximately mid-April and close for the season after the third weekend of October.

Admission

Family $15

Adults $5

Students (13+) $4

Seniors (65+) $4

Children (4-12) $3

Ages 3 and under FREE

Members FREE

Visa, Mastercard and Debit accepted.

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What You Can See & Do Here

The Main Exhibit Centre

Here you can study the human and natural history of Lambton County.

Cameron Presbyterian Church

Originally opened in 1867 in Euphemia Township, this church makes a quaint setting for weddings.

The Tudhop Home

The Tudhop Home was built in 1857 by Daniel Tudhop. It has been restored to the late 1800s.

The Slaughterhouse

The Springvale Beef-Ring Slaughterhouse was a co-operative which operated on local farms until the late 1950s and provided members with fresh meat weekly.

The Blacksmith Shop

Moved from nearby Ravenswood, this period structure includes a wheelwright shop at the rear.

The Rokeby School

First opened in 1899, this school was moved from Brooke Township, restored and officially re-opened almost 100 years later, in September of 1998.

Agricultural Barns

Two large buildings are filled with a fascinating assortment of pioneer and agricultural equipment including rare steam traction engines originally made in Lambton County by the John Goodison Thresher Company.

Gardens

Enjoy our gardens! The entrance features a floral representation of Lambton County.

Virtual Exhibit

Lambton Agricultural Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame recognizes and honours individuals or organizations that have made a significant contribution to agriculture and the rural community in Lambton County and beyond.

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Upcoming Events

Preserving Your Family Photos

Saturday, May 16, 2020

Learn the tips and tricks of how to save your family heritage for future generations from Nicole Aszalos, Archivist/Supervisor at Lambton County Archives.

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History of Photography

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Thursday Night Photography Speaker Series Follow the history of photography from the 1700s to the present as Eugene Pruski surveys the major developments from non-permanent images through early daguerreotypes to the invention of film and finally digital media.

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