Whitehern Historic House & Garden — Attraction in Hamilton

My daughter attended the whitehern historic house on Thursday June 25th. I was a volunteer and would like to make a few comments. I feel like for a jk and SK class the tour guides should have a bit more patience for the kids. It was a lot of telling them to be quiet and a lot of telling them not to touch this and not to touch that. Our group was never told were the bathrooms were and I feel like there was no schedule for snacks, lunch ect. At one point we told our tour guide that we had to have a snack and had to have lunch since these are kids and they need to have these things. We also couldn't eat or drink anywhere but outside which is understandable in the house. But why not have a snack were the washrooms and craft area was??? To conclude what I really want to bring to someone's attention is that at the end of the tour before we parted on the bus a few of the kids had to go to the washroom. I couldn't believe that the doors were locked. These are little kids here. The parents and teachers couldn't believe that the staff couldn't wait til we all left to lock them!!!!!! I feel like this place is not kid friendly and for that matter I would never recommend it for a school trip. Thanks...

A historic house in the middle of downtown Hamilton: as incongruous with the high rises surrounding it as it is wonderful. Stepping into this stately house is like going back in time to the 1930’s in the heyday of this wealthy and influential family. It’s as if the family woke up one morning and decided to leave a house (and garden) sized Time Capsule behind.

Guided tours occur three times a day and it is well worth it for all the explanation and information you will get along the way. The tour takes approximately one hour and you will be shown each room of the house. After, you are free to wander and enjoy the garden at your leisure.

Purchasing a ticket online in advance is recommended but entrance is free with a Hamilton...

Interesting stories inside this beautiful former home of the McQuesten family. Thomas Baker McQuesten was responsible for many of the signature parks in Hamilton as well as modernizing highway design as minister of transportation (highways) in the provincial government in the 1930s. He also was a key figure in creating the Royal Botanical gardens and helped bring McMaster University to the city from Toronto. Tour guides are very knowledgeable and the beautiful garden is host to various events and a popular site for photos. Free admission with a Hamilton Public Library card. The museum is next to Hamilton city hall and the historic Durand...