We remember volunteer Libby Toews
May 7, 2026
The Board, Staff and Volunteers of the Dundas Museum were very saddened to learn of the passing of the truly one-of-a-kind Libby Toews. A volunteer
Welcome to
The Dundas Museum & Archives
Dundas is a community tucked beneath the Niagara Escarpment in Southern Ontario, Canada. It became incorporated as a town on July 28, 1847, and remained a distinct municipality until its amalgamation with the City of Hamilton on January 1, 2001. The Community of Dundas today, with its picturesque downtown, heritage homes, and tree-lined streets, has become the arts and cultural heart of the area.
About the Museum
From the beginning, the Dundas Museum & Archives has brought people together. Today, we are your award-winning community museum with a regional reach.
Our collections, exhibits, and events showcase how history and geography have unfolded in our unique Dundas Valley. As a place to gather, learn and discover, we invite visitors of all ages to experience these stories and help keep them alive.
At the Dundas Museum & Archives, you’ll always find fascinating facts and a warm welcome. Our high standards in heritage education and preservation are maintained by our dedicated team of museum and archives professionals and a diverse group of volunteers.
As a privately funded non-profit corporation, we are grateful for additional support from the community.
Programs
Senior Programs
We offer tours and programs specifically designed to accommodate seniors. Reach out to learn more about both at-the-museum and off-site programming opportunities.
Education Programs
Based around our current exhibitions and our permanents collections, DM&A Education programs offer students and youth groups a chance to explore the Museum and meet curriculum based goals with a local connection.
Walking Tours
Leave the Museum and take a guided tour through historic Dundas with a member of our knowledgeable team, or lead yourself on a self-guided adventure! A variety of themed tours on local subjects are available.
What's Happening at DM&A
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Dundas Museum & Archives to host Red Dress Day Event with OFIFC Tuesday, May 5th
May 1, 2026
This Tuesday, May 5th the Dundas Museum & Archives will have Cree storyteller Jim Adams back at the museum with the Ontario Federation of Indigenous
Dundas Museum & Archives celebrates seven decades of impact with new exhibition
April 24, 2026
Yesterday, the Dundas Museum & Archives held an opening reception for its newest feature exhibition, celebrating the museum’s 70th Anniversary. The Dundas Museum & Archives
