Ne’iikaanigaana – All Our Relations

On Sunday, October 13th, at 2 pm, join us at the Dundas Museum and Archives for a performance of Ne’iikaanigaana – All Our Relations.

Ne’iikaanigaana is an all-ages dance performance by artists Jim Adams and Heryka Miranda which examines the deterioration of the relationship between humans and Turtle Island. Loosely based on the Anishinaabe creation story of Sky Woman, it asks of its audience: what are you grateful for? how would you describe your relationship with Dodem Aki (Mother Earth), and what can be done to right that relationship?

Thank you to the Hamilton Community Foundation for their support of this event!

To learn more or to reserve your seat, visit dundasmuseum.ca/neiikaaigaana.

Dundas Cactus Festival!

The Dundas Museum and Archives will be open for extended hours during the Dundas Cactus Festival!

Museum Hours:

Join us at the Museum to view our current Feature Exhibition, Dundas Central: A Scrapbook of Memories, as well as our Pirie House exhibition, The Art of Dr. Lauren Woods.

Saturday, August 17th: 10am – 4pm

Sunday, August 18th: 12pm – 4pm

Image of the 1848 Doctor's Office, now painted yellow with a red door. A smaller version of the building stand in front - a little library.

Doctor’s Office Hours:

Thanks to our wonderful museum volunteers, our historic 1848 Doctor’s Office will also be open for viewing! The office will be open:

Saturday, August 17th: 10am – 12pm

Sunday, August 18th: 12pm – 2pm

Firetruck & Booth Hours:

Don’t forget to visit our display of historic firetrucks at the Dundas Fire Hall (behind RBC), where we will also have a booth and displays on the history of Cactus Fest!

Saturday, August 17th: 10am – 4pm

Sunday, August 18th: 12pm – 4pm

Summer Museum Camp!

For the first time this summer, the Dundas Museum and Archives is proud to offer two weeks of Museum Camp for ages 5-10!

Museum Camp | Dundas Museum and Archives | 2024

From July 15th-19th, we are offering Museum Mystery, a fun-filled week of museum-themed activities.

From August 12-16th, we are offering Dundas Cactus Camp, where campers will work toward decorating the museum’s parade float, culminating in a ride on our vintage 1961 fire engine in the Thursday night Cactus Festival Parade!

Both camps will also include lots of arts and crafts, outdoor play, and exploration of local trails and parks.

To learn more or to register, visit dundasmuseum.ca/museum-camp-2024!

Saturday, May 25th: Made in Dundas Community Family Festival!

The Made in Dundas Community Family Festival returns to the Dundas Museum and Archives on Saturday, May 25th, from  11am – 3pm, with a full roster of free activities and crafts for families and kids of all ages!

Join us for:

  • Crafts & Games!
  • Horse & Wagon Tours (with guide Stan Nowak!)
  • Firetrucks!
  • Live Music!
  • Popcorn!
  • And More!

With Guests: 

Live Musical Performances By:

Vendors:

Thank you to our sponsors!

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Doors Open Hamilton - Saturday, May 4th

On Saturday, May 4th, we are open from 10am – 4pm for Doors Open Hamilton!

  • Visit our Museum, built in 1956
  • Visit the Pirie House, built in 1873.
  • Visit the Doctor’s Office, originally built c.1848 at 85 King St. West, and operated continuously as a doctor’s office until 1974, when the historic building was moved to the grounds of the Dundas Museum for preservation.

See what other buildings have their Doors Open this weekend at www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/hamilton.

(Please note that the Museum will be closed for a private event on Sunday, May 5th)