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Events Description
Spooky Season is creeping in at the Hamilton Civic Museums! From Spirit Photography and Victorian Spiritualism to exciting murder mysteries to solve and festive Halloween train rides, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season at museums across the city.
Take a peek at our spooky season lineup below and plan a ghoulishly good time with friends and family – if you dare!
That 70’s Murder Mystery: Suspense & Secrets at the Historic Pumphouse
Get out your best bell-bottoms and get ready for a night of suspense, secrets, and surprises during this immersive murder mystery at the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology. October 2 – 3, 9 – 10, 2026
From Garden to Broom: Broom Making Workshop
Discover the art of broom making this fall at Dundurn National Historic Site in this hands-on crafting workshop led by Amy Lou Taylor, Broomsquire and owner of TAoTaT’s Mystic Tea & Brooms. October 4 | 9:00 AM & 1:30 PM
An Evening of Victorian Spiritualism
Bring your curiosity to Whitehern Historic House & Garden for a unique tour exploring the historic fascination with Spiritualism and connecting to the “other” realm. October 16 – 17, 23
Heritage Workshop Series: Spirit Photography
Step into Whitehern Historic House & Garden this fall to unlock the mysteries and secrets behind 19th-century Spirit Photography and why Victorians were so fascinated by it. Sunday, October 25
Trick or Trains! Halloween Train Day
All aboard for a spooktacular Halloween-themed Train Day at the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology. Throw on your favourite Halloween costume and bring the whole family out for a day packed with festive fun. Sunday, October 25
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
That 70’s Murder Mystery – $35.00 per person.
From Garden to Broom – $100.00 per person. Pre-registration is required.
An Evening of Victorian Spiritualism – $20.00 per person. Pre-registration required and limited tickets available.
Heritage Workshop Series: Spirit Photography – $40.00 per person. Pre-registration is required. Limited tickets available.
Trick or Trains! Halloween Train Day – Free. Museum admission by donation.
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
That 70’s Murder Mystery | October 2 – 3, 9 – 10, 2026 | 5:30 PM & 8:00 PM @ Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology National Historic Site, 900 Woodward Ave, Hamilton
From Garden to Broom | Sunday, October 4 | 9:00 AM & 1:30 PM @ Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Blvd, Hamilton
An Evening of Victorian Spiritualism | October 16 – 17, 23 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM & 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM @ Whitehern Historic House & Garden National Historic Site, 41 Jackson St W, Hamilton
Heritage Workshop Series | Sunday, October 25 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM @ Whitehern Historic House & Garden National Historic Site, 41 Jackson St W, Hamilton
Trick or Trains! Halloween Train Day | Sunday, October 25 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM @ Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology National Historic Site, 900 Woodward Ave, Hamilton
Venue:
Various locations in Hamilton
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