Oakville Museum — Attraction in Oakville

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Absolutely beautiful piece of Oakville History. I used to come here as a little girl, (about 20+ years ago) and I loved looking at the different rooms and how they were from a whole different time period. Absolutely beautiful piece of Oakville History. I used to come here as a little girl, (about 20+ years ago) and I loved looking at the different rooms and how they were from a whole different time period . I  would play with the toys that girls my age back then would have played with, (for example the dolls with the paper dresses with folding tabs that you bend to hook onto the little dolls, oh the memories.) I can admit that I don't remember much of the actual history I was taught but nonetheless my mother would still bring my brother and I, maybe a handful of times a year, to this beautiful historic residence. It was the perfect mixture of educational and recreational to satisfy parents and children alike.

As I aged and our routines changed, as they inevitably always do, we somehow sadly stopped our quarterly outings to this breath-taking historic site. But back to the review. When Covid began, and we realized that businesses were going to be closed a lot longer than the initial 2 week period, my father and I decided to go for walks all around the different parts of Oakville to keep healthy and connected. We would drive to a new part of Oakville everyday or every other day depending on how much we walked the day before, and would park the car somewhere and begin our trek. We began this little adventure in early April, and although it's only twice a week now, we are still currently exploring this gorgeous town, and finding new things/places even after 27 years of living here. The only other thing, (apart from the frequency of our walks) that has changed is where in Oakville we walk. We have decided that this part of downtown Oakville, is by far the most mesmerizing and beautiful part of Oakville. The variety it has to offer is never-ending. The lake views, the landscape, the Heritage Homes, the history, the museum, the lighthouse, the parks/trails, the people...I could write a 20 page essay on all the endless offerings that this little part of Oakville holds.

Just like each and every Heritage Home in Oakville has a story, so does the Oakville Museum, also known as, The Erchless Estate. The story that that this residence holds is one of the main reasons we love this part of Oakville so much. The generations of the Chisholm family each have such epic and fairytale-like chapters it really engulfs you and teleports you back to their time period. I get so lost in all the beauty of not only the actual house, but the beauty of the creation of Oakville. Was it not for the Chisholm family, Oakville would cease to exist, so really this Museum is the heart of Oakville, where it all began. You wouldn't be here reading this review (that has turned into more of a story, so I apologize if you're itching for me to get to the point) if it weren't for what happened in and around this estate long ago.

POST COVID VISIT TO MUSEUM When the museum finally got clearance to open their doors to the public again I quickly went online to book a private tour for the next available time slot, (which turned out to be half an hour later! Needless to say, my father and I were thrilled). The tour guide was full of knowledge and experience, all relevant as well, she was kind and seemed to have a real passion for the place too. She also didn't seem to mind that we would ask a question at every turn and deviate from the "planned" tour. I could be wrong here but I believe that her name was Natalie. Very...

It is highly recommend visiting the Oakville Museum for an enriching and enjoyable experience. This is the very beginning of Oakville and therefore is not a place to miss if you pass by or visit. The staff's dedication, many preserved historical artifacts, picturesque setting overlooking Oakville Harbour, right at the heart of downtown Oakville and sufficient parking are a few among many reasons to visit this place. Lynn's excellent welcome and Abirani's captivating tours, truly enhanced our visit our recent visit. Lynn, the front office manager, was incredibly organized and welcoming. She efficiently handled our group's check-in and provided helpful information about the museum's exhibits and amenities. Her friendly demeanor and professionalism made our visit start smoothly. Thank you! Our tour with Abirani, the historian tour guide was a highlight of our visit. Her extensive knowledge of Oakville's history and her engaging storytelling brought the exhibits to life. Abirani's passion for the museum and its artifacts was evident, and she answered all our questions with enthusiasm. Thank you...

A really interesting, historical Museum. This Museum is located near the centre/nicest part of Oakville. It is housed in the founder of Oakville-- the Chisholm family. One can take guided or self guided tours. Many aspects of Oakville's history is presented as well as that of a prominent local family! The nearby area has many lovely older homes with wonderful gardens. There is also a small piece of U.S. "Black History"... as Oakville was one of the stops of the "Underground railway" which transported former Black/African slaves from the US to Canada.

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