Free Museums in Oakville

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Free Museums in Oakville

Ontario Science Centre
Ontario Science Centre
4.4 (10558 ratings)4 (1658 ratings)
Popular interactive exhibits on science & technology, plus touring shows & an IMAX cinema.
770 Don Mills Rd., North York, ON M3C 1T3, Canada
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Mentioned by Touropia
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"Home to all kinds of interesting and interactive exhibits, the excellent Ontario Science Centre can be found just fifteen minutes’ drive northeast of the center. A fun, family-friendly place to visit, it has plenty of hands-on activities and experiments that shine a light on the fields of science and technology. Since being established in 1969, it has been a firm favorite with adults and children alike due to its informative yet engaging displays and live demonstrations."
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Visiting the Ontario Science Centre is a great way to connect with your inner Bill Nye, the Science Guy. Even kids who don't seem keen on science will be enthralled by over 800 interactive exhibits. This museum of science is designed to spark curiosity and even spark you with high-voltage electricity to make your hair stand on end."
Gardiner Museum
Gardiner Museum
4.3 (206 ratings)4 (242 ratings)
Besides exhibits, this ceramics museum offers classes, lectures & tours, plus a bistro & gift shop.
111 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7, Canada
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Art Gallery of Hamilton
Art Gallery of Hamilton
4.6 (649 ratings)4.5 (144 ratings)
Established museum with works by acclaimed artists, including Canadian & international works.
123 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 4S8, Canada
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Mentioned by Tourism Hamilton
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"Formerly known as Hamilton Place, the FirstOntario Concert Hall and the Art Gallery of Hamilton are situated in Commonwealth Square, directly across from City Hall. The Concert Hall was completed in 1973 and Art Gallery was completed in 1977. Architect Trevor Garwood-Jones designed both buildings in the late modern brutalist style, though the AGH received a contemporary facelift and some interior work by KPMB Architects in 2005."
Mentioned by TripHobo
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"One of the oldest public galleries in Canada, the Art Gallery of Hamilton is a delight to every art connoisseur. Home to about10,000 works of art, the gallery sees a huge number of visitors every year. Showcasing mainly Canadian contemporary, historical and European art, the art gallery’s collection is one of the most massive in the country."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Source: Photo by user Nhl4hamilton used under PUBLIC DOMAIN. This is the 3rd largest gallery in the country and it has a collection of over 10,000 artworks. The Art Gallery of Hamilton features different exhibits every six months, and have programs for families and kids."
Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada
Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada
3.9 (646 ratings)4.5 (9 ratings)
Modern works by new & established artists is on display at this leading international art gallery.
158 Sterling Rd #100, Toronto, ON M5R 2B7, Canada
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HMCS Haida
HMCS Haida
4.7 (1006 ratings)4.5 (396 ratings)
Former Royal Canadian Navy destroyer, now a museum ship offering guided tours & educational events.
Pier 9, 658 Catharine St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 8K4, Canada
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Mentioned by planetware.com
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"Nicknamed Canada's "fightingest ship" for its record of sinking the most enemy tonnage in WW2, HMCS Haida is another waterfront tourist attraction to add to your Hamilton travel itinerary. Built in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in Britain and launched in 1943, this historic destroyer is easily accessed from her berth at Hamilton's Pier 9. Designated a National Historic Site, this well-preserved museum ship is fun to explore for all ages."
Mentioned by CanaGuide
Best Museum near me in Hamilton, ON, Canada
"DescriptionHMCS Haida is a Tribal-class destroyer that served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1943 to 1963, participating in World War II and the Korean War. She was named for the Haida people. Phone: +1 905-526-6742Web: https://www.pc.gc.ca"
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site
4.5 (208 ratings)4 (7 ratings)
Restored 19th-century buildings, including 2 residences & a brewery, plus a wildflower preserve.
67 Pottery Rd, Toronto, ON M4K 2B9, Canada
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Toronto Railway Museum
Toronto Railway Museum
4.2 (445 ratings)3.5 (270 ratings)
Indoor-outdoor museum for local railroad history featuring vintage locomotives & a train simulator.
255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3M9, Canada
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Peel Art Gallery, Museum + Archives
Peel Art Gallery, Museum + Archives
4.4 (297 ratings)4.5 (70 ratings)
Museum in a 19th-century courthouse & jail, featuring regional history exhibits & an art gallery.
9 Wellington St E, Brampton, ON L6W 1Y1, Canada
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Scarborough Museum
Scarborough Museum
4.4 (200 ratings)4 (9 ratings)
Thomson Memorial Park, 1007 Brimley Rd, Scarborough, ON M1P 3E8, Canada
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Mentioned by blogTO
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"This hidden treasure on Brimley Road might be one of the best insights into how early settlers lived when they arrived in Scarborough, before it became on the biggest suburbs in the 20th century. Set off a series of trails and greenery of the Thomson Memorial Park, this series of four buildings is especially beautiful in the summertime."
Historic Bovaird House
Historic Bovaird House
4.4 (70 ratings)4 (12 ratings)
1850s Georgian-style farmhouse featuring period exhibits, tours & a shop selling local crafts.
563 Bovaird Dr E, Brampton, ON L6V 3V6, Canada
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Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Oakville

Rattray Marsh Conservation Area
Rattray Marsh Conservation Area
4.7 (1382 ratings)4.5 (265 ratings)
Tranquil natural area on Lake Ontario featuring walking trails, boardwalks & birdlife.
1180 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga, ON L5H 3L1, Canada
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Humber Bay Arch Bridge
Humber Bay Arch Bridge
4.8 (1597 ratings)4.5 (19 ratings)
Used by walkers & cyclists, this modern lakeshore bridge is part of the Martin Goodman Trail.
Martin Goodman Trail, Toronto, ON M8X 3M9, Canada
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Robert Edmondson Conservation Area
Robert Edmondson Conservation Area
4.3 (226 ratings)4.5 (7 ratings)
Picturesque park offering forested walking trails & picnic tables around a reservoir with waterfowl.
10025 First Line Nassagaweya, Milton, ON L0P 1J0, Canada
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Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Oakville

Kariya Park
Kariya Park
4.5 (3317 ratings)4 (150 ratings)
Serene green space featuring Japanese-inspired gardens, walkways & structures, plus a duck pond.
3620 Kariya Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 3J2, Canada
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Claireville Conservation Area
Claireville Conservation Area
4.4 (1412 ratings)4 (26 ratings)
Protected area of wetlands, valleys, forests, grasslands & the west branch of the Humber River.
8180 Hwy 50, Brampton, ON L6T 0A6, Canada
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Kerncliff Park
Kerncliff Park
4.6 (484 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings)
Marshy park at a former quarry, with raised nature trails & views of the city & Lake Ontario.
2198 Kerns Rd, Burlington, ON L7P 1P8, Canada
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Mentioned by Geoff Shaw - Hamilton Wedding Photographer
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"Previously used as a quarry, Kerncliff Park is now reserved for nature and recreation. The park has various paths, boardwalks, rocky structures, and other natural areas to take amazing photos!. 2198 Kerns Rd, Burlington"

Cheap Places to Eat in Oakville

Tasty Chinese Food
Tasty Chinese Food
4.2 (49 ratings)
109 McCaul St, Toronto, ON M5T 3K5, Canada
Chinese restaurant
Karahi Point
Karahi Point
4.7 (4221 ratings)
Relaxed & casual option featuring classic Indian cuisine & South Asian eats.
2201 Finch Ave W, Toronto, ON M9M 2Y9, Canada
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KFC
KFC
3.3 (114 ratings)
Restaurant chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, plus wings & sides.
260 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 2L9, Canada
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