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Preserving Burlington's heritage at two unique museums ...

Our Vision Statement

To be a premier cultural heritage destination that inspires and engages
within and beyond our borders

Our Mission Statement

As a premier cultural heritage destination, we will provide first-class facilities and collections and maintain a professional knowledgeable workforce. We will inspire and engage within and beyond our borders through:

Interactive educational programming;
Cultural exchanges; and,
Strategic partnerships.

Joseph Brant Museum and Ireland House at Oakridge Farm are two of Burlington's most exciting learning environments. Both sites represent the history of Burlington in unique and exciting settings. The museums invite visitors to step back in time and enjoy a peek at life in early Burlington. Enthusiastic staff help visitors to discover history and imagine life as it was over
200 years ago!

Special Events & Exhibits
Joseph Brant Museum and Ireland House at Oakridge Farm hold a variety of special events and exhibits during the year which celebrate our heritage. Some of the exciting events which we have planned for the whole family include Strawberry Social, Applefest Fall Fair, Halloween Haunt and a Victorian-themed Christmas.

Educational Programs & Youth Programs
The aim of the Museums of Burlington is to provide a fun and educational experience for participants within curriculum and badge guidelines. Each program can be customized to meet specific requirements. Outreach kits are not available in 2008.

Booked Tours
Your group will enjoy a guided tour of Joseph Brant Museum or Ireland House at Oakridge Farm during the day or evening.

Birthday Parties
Celebrate your special day at Ireland House at Oakridge Farm with a unique, pioneer-style birthday party!

Volunteering
Our volunteers learn about Burlington's rich and varied history...so come and discover the past, by exploring and preserving our community heritage. At the same time, share your knowledge with others... Join us by becoming a volunteer.

Museums' Membership
Fill out a museum membership form and become a member of the Museums of Burlington today!

Facility Rental Information
Let the Museums of Burlington provide you with a unique and intimate setting in which to hold your next meeting, seminar, wedding or private party. Facilities include picnic grounds, meeting rooms and kitchen facilities.

Behind the Scenes: Genealogy and Artifact & Archival Collections
Joseph Brant Museum and Ireland House at Oakridge Farm have very diverse artifact collections. Joseph Brant Museum collects items pertaining to Joseph Brant the man and the community of Burlington, and has an extensive costume and costume accessories collection. Ireland House at Oakridge Farm displays items belonging to the Ireland family, who lived in the house for 150 years, and also, to interpret rural history.

Our Gift Shops
During your visit to Joseph Brant Museum and/or Ireland House at Oakridge Farm, come and browse in our Museum Shops for lovely gifts for yourself or friends and relatives back home!

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