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: 01 Jun 2018 | Last Full Update: 01 Jun 2018 |
| Address & Phone(s) | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-243-2600 |
| Fax | 519-243-2646 |
| Areas Served | Grand Bend ; Lambton County |
| Located In Community | Grand Bend |
| Address & Map | 10035 Museum Rd, RR 2 Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0 |
| Intersection | Lakeshore Road and Museum Road |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking, entrance, washrooms |
| Description & Services | |
| 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 | Mar 1–Oct 31: Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm; Weekends and Holidays: 11 am-5 pm; Outdoor Buildings Open mid-Apr to mid-Dec; Nov 1–Feb 28: Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm Weekends and holidays Closed |
| Eligibility | of interest to everyone of all ages |
| Application | Walk in |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership ; Admission ; Admission: Adults $5.00 Students (13+) $4.00 Seniors (65+) $4.00 Children (4-12) $3.00 Ages 4 and under FREE 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 |
| Contact Information | |
| heritage.museum@county-lambton.on.ca | |
| Website | www.lambtonmuseums.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/lambtonheritagemuseum |
| Primary Contact | Laurie Webb, Supervisor/Curator; Email: laurie.webb@county-lambton.on.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Gwen Watson, Office & Events Coordinator; Email: gwen.watson@county-lambton.on.ca |