Lambton (County of). Cultural Services
Site: Grand Bend - Museum Rd
Service: Lambton Heritage Museum
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: LAM1846 | Last Modified: 10 Jul 2020 | Last Full Update: 10 Jul 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-243-2600 |
| Fax | 519-243-2646 |
| heritage.museum@county-lambton.on.ca | |
| Website | www.lambtonmuseums.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | More than 25,000 artifacts and photographs depicting the unique human and natural history of Lambton County. Explore eight buildings; including slaughterhouse, blacksmith shop, school and pioneer home. Discover the only remaining horse-drawn ambulance in Ontario, the largest collection of pressed glass water pitchers in Canada and a notable collection of early 19th century furniture. See rare John Goodison steam engines and a collection of stoves made by the Doherty Stove Co. The museum includes activities for children, a gift shop with intriguing books on the local area, and tourist information . Mature oaks shade the grounds and a picnic shelter provides a lovely setting for a rest stop. |
| Hours | COVID-19 - Closed Hours vary |
| Areas Served | Grand Bend ; Lambton County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Walk in |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership ; Admission: Adults $5; Students 13+ and Seniors 65+ $4; Children 4-12 $3; 4 and under and members FREE Museum Membership provides you with free regular admission to Lambton Heritage Museum, plus ongoing half-price admission to each of the other Heritage Sarnia-Lambton museums. You’ll also receive a quarterly newsletter, the "Sampler", with local history stories, museum news and heritage events |
| Agency Information | |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Fundraising ; Donations ; Sale of Goods |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Grand Bend |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Lakeshore Rd and Museum Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking, entrance, washrooms |