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.
Discover the Museum of Steam and Technology
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.
Create & Celebrate
Hamilton Civic Museums is proud to offer a variety of different programs and workshops - from curriculum based learning adventures, to group tours and specialized experiences for Scouts, Guides and community groups.
For curriculum based school programs, click here
For group tours, click here
Check out our events listings for guided tours, workshops and other museum experiences. For museum events, click here
Weddings & Event Venue Rentals
Nationally renowned cultural sites provide distinctive settings for your special event. The revitalization of heritage buildings at some of the city’s finest historic sites has resulted in the creation of indoor and outdoor gathering places like no other. Presented in varying styles from the early 1800s to modern day, each venue exudes its own charm and appeal. Locations include:
- a Coach House on the estate of Canada’s pre-confederation ‘Prime Minister’
- a former Stable converted to a cottage-style retreat in the very heart of the city
- a modern Cellar beneath a Gage family homestead built in 1818
- an 1859 Woodshed with old-growth wooden beams and gracefully arching trusses
- one of the finest pieces of stone architecture in Ancaster built in 1871
- a classical pavilion crowned by a cupola
- Expansive green spaces, tended gardens and captivating landscapes
Birthday parties are very popular and space is limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Decorating varies from site to site, please inquire at the time of booking.
The purchase of a $205 permit is required for all outdoor photography involving 10 or more people. Please call the museum to book your time.
