Hamilton 
Visit Hamilton this weekend and explore seven of the steel city’s historic sites and museums for free.
Credit: City of Hamilton
Explore local history free of charge as all Hamilton Civic Museums open their doors for free tours on February 21 and 22, 2026.
Dundurn National Historic Site will offer guided tours of its 40-room Italianate-style villa, once home to Sir Allan Napier MacNab, Premier of the United Canadas from 1854 to 1856. The Hamilton Wentworth Heritage Association and the City’s Tourism and Culture Division will also host a Heritage Day celebration at The Coach House on Feb 21, where guests can enjoy refreshments before touring the site.
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum will showcase Timeless Treasures: The Tom and Doris Farmer Art Collection, highlighting the works of the former Fieldcote residents. Visitors can also engage in hands-on art activities and explore exhibits on Griffin House National Historic Site.
At the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, visitors can participate in a guided tour of the preserved 1859 Hamilton Waterworks complex. This National Historic Site features steam-powered beam engines that supplied the city’s water from 1859 to 1910 and highlights Hamilton’s industrial history.
The Hamilton Military Museum will offer self-guided tours, showcasing Burlington Heights’ military history during the War of 1812 and the 1837 Rebellion. Interactive exhibits will include a uniform station and a Discovery Gallery.
Hamilton Children’s Museum, located in a 1875 farmhouse in Gage Park, invites children to stretch their imagination through play-based learning. Featuring interactive, hands-on galleries, the museum promotes self-directed exploration that helps children better understand the world around them.
Battlefield House Museum & Park National Historic Site invites visitors to explore local history. Home to the Gage family from 1796, the site served as a gathering place for farmers, preachers, and Indigenous traders. Central to the 1813 Battle of Stoney Creek, it features the 100-foot Battlefield Monument and the Eagles Among Us sculpture, symbols of remembrance, peace, and reconciliation.
Whitehern Historic House & Garden National Historic Site offers guided tours exploring the lives of the McQuesten family across three generations, from 1852 to 1968. Restored to its 1939 appearance during Thomas B. McQuesten’s tenure as Minister of Highways, the home highlights changes in family life, politics, culture, health, and domestic technology in Hamilton.
Trip Planning: Hamilton Civic Museums Free Heritage Weekend
- Dundurn National Historic Site: Guided tours are available first-come, first-served. February 21 – 22, 2026, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. @ 610 York Boulevard, Hamilton. Details
- Battlefield House Museum: Guided tours are available first-come, first-served by registering at the Gift Shop on the day. February 21 -February 22, 2026, 12 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. @ 77 King St W, Stoney Creek. Details
- Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum: February 21 – 22, 2026, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. @ 64 Sulphur Springs Road, Hamilton. Details
- Hamilton Children’s Museum: Pre-register for timeslots. Visits will be limited to 1 hour and 15 minutes. February 21 -February 22, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. @ 1072 Main St E, Hamilton. Details
- Hamilton Military Museum: February 21 – 22, 2026, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. @ 610 York Blvd, Hamilton. Details
- Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology: Guided tours are available first-come, first-served basis. February 21 – 22, 2026, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. @900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton. Details
- Whitehern Historic House & Garden National Historic Site: Tours are available first-come, first-served by registering at the museum on the day. February 21 -February 22, 2026, 12 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. @ 41 Jackson St W, Hamilton
