Dundurn National Historic Site
Let's Explore Dundurn
Visit Dundurn National
Historic Site
Dundurn National Historic Site
610 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON
Free parking available onsite
Call 905-546-2424 ext. 3168
Email [email protected]
Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Closed on Mondays, Good Friday, Canada Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Tickets can be purchased in person at the Museum. Admission to Dundurn Castle is by guided tour only (approx. 1 hour in length) and includes admission to The Hamilton Military Museum. The Historic Kitchen Garden is open mid-May through mid-October for self-guided tours.
Please note: Our tours may fill up quickly during peak visitation times. We appreciate your understanding and will do everything we can to accommodate you within our available capacity.
Dundurn Castle and The Hamilton Military Museum are partially wheelchair accessible. Please call for more details.
Strollers and infant carriers may not be taken through Dundurn Castle on tour. There is an indoor area where strollers can be parked while on tour.
Tickets can be purchased in person at the Museum. Please note: Our tours may fill up quickly during peak visitation times. We appreciate your understanding and will do everything we can to accommodate you within our available capacity.
| AGE/GROUP | RATE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 to 59 years) | $15.50 |
| Senior (60+ years) | $13.25 |
| Student (13 to 17 years) with valid student ID | $12.25 |
| Child (6 to 12 years) | $9.50 |
| Infant (5 years or younger) | FREE |
| Family (2 adults & dependent children under 18 years) | $42.50 |
Events at Dundurn
Selected upcoming events at Dundurn are featured below. For a full listing of events at all Hamilton Civic Museum sites, check out our Events page.
Hamilton Civic Museums are launching a new, refreshed online registration system for events, programs and workshops on February 3, 2025. We thank participants for their patience during this time. Please note, as of February 3, general admission tickets will be available for purchase in-person only at the museums. We are working on a user-friendly online solution. Hamilton Public Library cards are still accepted in-person at the museums. Cardholders receive free general admission.
Our team is happy to provide support during this process. Please email [email protected] with any questions.
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Birthday Parties at Dundurn
Celebrate your birthday at Dundurn Castle with Victorian games and pastimes, just as sisters Sophia and Minnie MacNab may have done.
- As the children explore the Castle with a costumed historical interpreter, they play a game on each floor.
Ages: 4 to 7
Available: January to mid-November
Capacity: n/a
Duration: 2 hours
Facilities: Use of party room for one hour, includes tables, chairs. Guests are responsible for providing their own food.
| Number of people | Cost |
|---|---|
| First 10 children | $210 (minimum price per party) |
| Each additional child to a maximum of 15 children | $21 |
| 2 adults | Free |
| Each additional adult | $12.25 |
Come and celebrate your birthday at Dundurn Castle by imagining what life was like for 19th century children employed in a large estate. Children will:
- Make a traditional recipe in the historic kitchen with the cook, then taste what you have made!
- Explore the Castle, trying a variety of chores that servants were responsible for in the 19th century.
Ages: 7 to 12
Available: January to June, September to mid-November
Capacity: n/a
Duration: 3 hours; 2 hour program followed by 1 hour room rental
Facilities: Use of party room for one hour, includes tables, chairs. Guests are responsible for their own food.
| Number of people | Cost |
|---|---|
| First 10 children | $225 (minimum price per party) |
| Each additional child to a maximum of 14 children | $25 |
| 2 adults | Free |
| Each additional adult | $12.25 |
During the summer months Dundurn Castle offers a Garden Party package. Package includes:
- Interactive tour of Dundurn Castle with hands-on activities.
- Multi-sensory hands-on guided garden tour.
Ages: 7+
Available: June to September
Capacity: n/a
Duration: 3 hours; 2 hour program followed by 1 hour room rental
Facilities: Use of Coach House for one hour or picnic Pavilion to have food and open gifts. Guests are responsible for providing their own food.
| Number of people | Cost |
|---|---|
| First 10 children | $225 (minimum price per party) |
| Each additional child to a maximum of 14 children | $25 |
| 2 adults | Free |
| Each additional adult | $12.25 |
