Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology National Historic Site
A Civil Engineering Landmark
Guided tours, public programs, and special events are offered, including Train Days with the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers, Boats in the Park with the Confederation Marine Modellers as well as year-round STE(a)M workshops, field trips, group tours, and children’s activities.
James McFarlane & the Hamilton Water Works
McFarlane contributed to the building of and operated Waterworks, keeping the City’s residents safe from water-borne diseases like cholera and supplying water for Hamilton's burgeoning industry. Learn more about McFarlane's life and contributions to the City in this video, part of the Stories of Migration and Belonging exhibtion.
Events at The Steam Museum
Selected upcoming events at the Steam Museum are featured below. For a full listing of events at all Hamilton Civic Museum sites, check out our Events page.
Visit The Steam Museum
Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology
900 Woodward Ave. Hamilton, Ontario L8H 7N2
Free parking available onsite
Call 905-978-1443
Email [email protected]
| AGE/GROUP | RATE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 to 59 years) | $10.00 |
| Senior (60+ years) | $8.50 |
| Student (13 to 17 years) with valid student ID | $8.50 |
| Child (6 to 12 years) | $6.00 |
| Infant (5 years or younger) | FREE |
| Family (2 adults & dependent children under 18 years) | $27.50 |
Open year round
Tuesday - Sunday from 12pm to 4 pm
Closed on Mondays, Good Friday, Canada Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
The Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology is partially accessible. Please call for more details.
Discover the Museum of Steam and Technology
Birthday Parties at the Steam Museum
A birthday party inspired by the museum’s famous “Golden Horseshoe Live Steamer Days”! This party theme includes:
- A ride on a miniature train, courtesy of the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers (outdoors)
- A tour of the museum, where children will learn about different types of steam engines, including the 1859 water-pumping engines in the historic Pumphouse
- A train themed craft
- A special train themed gift for the birthday child
Ages: 3 to 12
Available: May to October
Capacity: 40 guests
Duration: 2.5 hours
Facilities: Use of party room for one hour, includes tables, chairs and a small kitchenette
| NUMBER OF PEOPLE | COST |
|---|---|
| First 10 children | $250 (minimum price per party) |
| Each additional child to a maximum of 25 children | $25 |
| 4 adults | Free |
| Each additional adult | $8.00 |
his birthday party theme encourages children to explore simple machines by constructing and testing miniature catapults. This party theme includes:
- A miniature catapult craft for each child, instructed by one of our museum education staff
- A tour of the museum to explore how simple machines were used to build and operate the 1859 Pumphouse
Ages: 3 to 12
Available: Year-round
Capacity: 40 guests
Duration: 2 hours
Facilities: Use of party room for one hour, includes tables, chairs and a small kitchenette
| NUMBER OF PEOPLE | COST |
|---|---|
| First 10 children | $210 (minimum price per party) |
| Each additional child to a maximum of 25 children | $21 |
| 4 adults | Free |
| Each additional adult | $8.00 |
If your child likes arts and crafts then this is the program for you! Children will:
- Learn about the art of metal casting and create moulds and plaster castings of items they decorate and take home.
- Take part in demonstrations and an interactive tour of how the steam engines were built and worked to create a new city.
Ages: 4 to 14
Available: Year-round
Capacity: 40 guests
Duration: 2 hours
Facilities: Use of party room for one hour, includes tables, chairs and a small kitchenette
| NUMBER OF PEOPLE | COST |
|---|---|
| First 10 children | $210 (minimum price per party) |
| Each additional child to a maximum of 25 children | $21 |
| 4 adults | Free |
| Each additional adult | $8.00 |
Our party room is turned into a chemistry lab, as birthday party guests will investigate reactions through a series of hands-on science experiments. Included in this party theme:
- Hands-on experiments with different materials, including baking soda/vinegar reactions and “Oobleck” demonstration, led by one of our museum education staff
- A tour of the museum to investigate how solids, liquids, and gases were used to run the 1859 Pumphouse
Ages: 5 to 14
Available: Year-round
Capacity: 40 guests
Duration: 2 hours
Facilities: Use of party room for one hour, includes tables, chairs and a small kitchenette
| NUMBER OF PEOPLE | COST |
|---|---|
| First 10 children | $210 (minimum price per party) |
| Each additional child to a maximum of 25 children | $21 |
| 4 adults | Free |
| Each additional adult | $8.00 |
