Catch a ride on a miniature train, operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers! Various model engines will be running on the miniature railroad track at the museum. Make sure to head to the Pumphouse to learn about Hamilton’s steam-powered Waterworks, built in 1859. 

FREE event. Museum admission by donation. Donations can be made by cash or credit card at the museum admission desk. 

Embark on a historical adventure at the Stoney Creek Cemetery, originally the site of a Methodist Episcopal Chapel and the first point of contact between British and American soldiers during the 1813 Battle of Stoney Creek. 

Join Battlefield House Museum and Cemetery Chronicles Tours to explore this rich history during the Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek weekend. Immerse yourself in this landscape that is steeped in the stories of local families including Green, Van Wagner, Gage, Corman, Jones, Smith, and Lee, in this entertaining and informative walking tour! 

Participants are asked to meet their tour guide at the laneway entrance of the Cemetery, located at 2680 King S. East, Hamilton, just a short walk across Centennial Pkwy from Battlefield Park. There is no parking available on-site or at Battlefield Park due to the Re-enactment event. 

No reservations are required. We encourage you to bring comfortable shoes and water.

Visit Dundurn Park for a fantastic fun-filled afternoon that promises enjoyment for all ages! Step into the history of Decoration Day which began in 1890 as a day to honour veterans and join us to commemorate this annual tradition with free family-friendly activities. Get up close to authentic military vehicles, meet soldiers dressed in period uniforms, explore captivating displays, partake in hands-on activities and enjoy historic presentations. Don't miss out on this afternoon of laughter, learning, and unforgettable experiences with a perfect blend of history and family fun!

Free event & admission to The Hamilton Military Museum. 

Regular admission rates apply to Dundurn Castle.

Catch a ride on a miniature train, operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers! Various model engines will be running on the miniature railroad track at the museum. Make sure to head to the Pumphouse to learn about Hamilton’s steam-powered Waterworks, built in 1859. 

FREE event. Museum admission by donation. Donations can be made by cash or credit card at the museum admission desk. 

The Steam Museum is pleased to welcome the Canadian Society for Contemporary Iron Arts (CSCIA) for a public Iron Pour! Artists will be on site forging pieces in a live furnace and demonstrating how to use scratch blocks to create works of art from cast iron. Visitors will be able to speak with artists, watch demonstrations, and purchase a scratch block to make their own iron designs on site (limited quantities available).

Enjoy this free event and free admission to the museum to view the amazing iron work of the 1859 Pumphouse engines and miniature train rides operated by volunteers from the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers club.

Furnace will be ready to pour iron at 2 pm. 

Train Rides will be running from 11am to 3pm.

What mysteries lie at the bottom of the sea and how do they connect to Hamilton? The Hamilton Cemetery is full of many untold stories including those of people who were casualties in naval disasters such as the sinking of the Titanic and Lusitania. Join The Hamilton Military Museum and Cemetery Chronicles Tours to discover how the fascinating history and tragedy of those lost at sea connects to Hamiltonians. 

Note: This tour takes place at the Hamilton Cemetery, located at 777 York Blvd., Hamilton, across from Dundurn National Historic Site, NOT at the Hamilton Military Museum. 

Participants are asked to meet their tour guide at The Hamilton Cemetery Gatehouse. No reservations, rain or shine, dress for weather.

We encourage you to bring comfortable shoes and water.

Please note there are no washroom facilities available.

Industry and innovation boomed in Hamilton during the 19^th century thanks to a few key figures who ushered in exciting new technologies. The Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology is partnering with Cemetery Chronicles for a tour that explores Hamilton’s journey from a city ravaged by cholera to a site of impressive technological advancement dubbed “The Electric City”. Join us as we delve into the unique history of technology in Hamilton and the lives of the people who changed the city forever. 

NOTE: This tour takes place at the Hamilton Cemetery, located at 777 York Blvd., Hamilton, NOT at the Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology.

Participants are asked to meet their tour guide at The Hamilton Cemetery Gatehouse. No reservations, rain or shine, dress for weather.

We encourage you to bring comfortable shoes and water.

Please note there are no washroom facilities available.