The Museums of Burlington aims not only to Educate, but to Inspire, be it our visitors, children, students or adults. We have two wonderful historical venues in which to do this – Joseph Brant Museum and Ireland House at Oakridge Farm.

The museum is here to teach, and to inspire – it is a place for children of all learning styles to experience the past and take with them knowledge for the classroom and memories for life.

Teachers! Book your school visit today. We offer you and your students, “hands-on heritage” programming, that has been tied and geared to your curriculum (See both “Educational Programs” and “Programming Resource Brochure” on this website for complete details of our on-going listing.)


WHAT'S HAPPENING

Joseph Brant Museum has a stunning 9-month exhibit entitled “An Assembly Such As This: Victorian Highlights from the Collection.” Step back in time into a Victorian Parlour, which highlights the curious, the ceremonial and the ornate artifacts from both our museums. Taking place in the Children’s Discovery Gallery, where students from all grade levels can learn about the Science and Technology of the Industrial Revolution, Literature of the Period (such as Oliver Twist and Alice in Wonderland), and the Social Etiquette, rules and responsibilities of children growing up in this era. Students can make a pulley, test out an old Remington typewriter, try a foot pedaled sewing machine, make a bookmark with a picture from children’s literature of the period, or make a fan or a calling card.

Regular programming is on-going as well, such as Iroquois Life, Native Life and the Environment, Early Settlement and Early Contact.

UPCOMING SOON

• Guest speaker at Ireland House at Oakridge Farm on February 19th: As part of our Heritage Week events, we will be hosting Les Armstrong, who will be speaking on “Community Conservation: Preserving Our Historical Buildings Within Our City,” from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.
  
  
  
• March Break Camps.

» Joseph Brant Museum will be offering a March Break Drop-In Camp from
  March 10 to March 14, from 10:30 to 3:30 each day with crafts and movies.

» Ireland House Museum will be offering two March Break Workshops.

  Pioneer Kitchen (March 13, 9:30 – 11:30 & March 14, 1:00 – 3:00), and
  Toys and Games on (March 13th, 1:00 – 3:00 & March 14th, 9:30 – 11:30).

  Pre-registration is required.