Oil Museum of Canada

The Oil Museum of Canada, in the Village of Oil Springs, preserves the site of the first commercial oil well in North America. Visitors from around the world come to learn the story of Canada’s Oil Pioneers – a unique and captivating era of history!

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Getting Here

Oil Museum of Canada
2423 Kelly Road, P.O. Box 16
Oil Springs, ON N0N 1P0
519-834-2840
Map

From Highway 402 take exit 25 (Oil Heritage Rd/County Rd 21) south to Oil Springs, approximately 25 kms. Look for our National Historic Site Sign.

Hours

May 1 – Oct 31

Open Daily 10 am – 5 pm

Nov 1 – Apr 30

Mon to Fri 10 am – 5 pm

If you are planning a museum visit between January 8th and April 30th, please phone ahead to and confirm that the museum will be open.

Admission

Family $15

Adults $5

Students (13+) $4

Seniors (65+) $4

Children (4-12) $3

Ages 3 and under FREE

Members FREE

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What You Can See & Do Here

family watching screen in foriegn drillers tent

Indoors

Start your visit with a quick movie in our theatre, then visit our galleries of interesting artifacts. Don't miss the interactive Foreign Drilers tent!

Outdoors

Visit our many historic buildings filled with information and artifacts. See jerker lines, holding tanks, and the site of the first commercial oil well in North America.

Driving Tour

Follow the Oil Heritage District Driving Tour to see many of local oil history highlights.

workers in front of oil drilling supply shop

Black Gold

Featuring stories about the discovery of oil in southwestern Ontario including prominent historical figures, drilling tools and more.

Virtual Exhibit

Black Gold: Canada’s Oil Heritage

Explore the exciting history of the discovery of oil in Lambton County.

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Upcoming Events

BLACK GOLD FEST

Sunday, July 15, 2018

Bring the family, lots to see and do at the 160th anniversary of the First Commercial Oil Well: Interact with the blacksmith James Stonehouse, Try out hand-tools from Jim & Ellen Hodgins’ collection, See the interactive pipeline model presented by Enbridge, View Annie McLaughlin’s mini art show, Kids of all ages will enjoy the Maker Space activities, Listen to country music by Colt & Dave and hear the skirl of bagpiper David Cummings, Take a guided horse-drawn wagon tour through Fairbank Oil Fields at 1:00, 2:00, & 3:00 pm., Many more fun activities for the family, Hot dogs and delicious fruit and butter tarts available, Adults $6, Seniors & Students $5, Children $4, Family $18, Members $1.

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