St. Catharines Museum

Address

1932 Welland Canals Parkway (at Lock 3)
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 7K6

Description

The history of St. Catharines comes to life through exhibits, such as the award-winning Follow the North Star, which chronicles the journey of runaway slaves to Canada, the Welland Canals exhibit and Interactive Centre, the Sports Hall of Fame, Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame & Museum, and special travelling exhibits.

Take part in experiential events throughout the year.

Please note: The ship viewing platform overlooking Lock 3 is closed until further notice.

Click here to learn more about the viewing platform closure 

Hours of Operation

Winter Season (Dec. through Apr.)

Spring Season (May through June)

Monday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Monday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Tuesday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Wednesday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Thursday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Friday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday	11 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Saturday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday	11 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Sunday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Holidays	11 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Holidays	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

SummerSeason (July through Aug.)

Fall Season (Sept. through Nov.)

Monday	9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Monday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday	9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Tuesday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday	9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Wednesday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday	9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Thursday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday	9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Friday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday	9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Saturday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday	9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Sunday	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Holidays	9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Holidays	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Holiday Closures: The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre  will be closed Dec. 25 through Jan. 1

Admission Fees

Self-Guided Tours

Guided Tours / Programming

Adults	$4.66		Adults	$4.43
Seniors	$4.43		Seniors	$4.16
Students (14 years +)	$3.59		Students (14 years+)	$4.16
Children (5-13 years)	$2.77		Children (5-13 years)	$3.88
Pre-School (under 5)	Free		Preschool (under 5)	Free
Video Only	$1.11		Video Only - group	$23.28

Prices shown include HST.

Guided tours and educational programming are available for groups of 15 or more, or a minimum charge of $50. Please book your tour or program at least two weeks in advance.

Membership

Become a member of the St. Catharines Museum. Support your community heritage and experience the many benefits that membership brings.

Membership	1-year	2-years
Family	$29.10	$52.38
Individual	$23.28	$40.74
Senior (60 years +)	$17.46	$29.10

Prices shown include HST.

Members receive free museum admission, including the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame & Museum, for 12 months, invitations to special programs and major event openings, a subscription toTales of the Twelve, the Museum newsletter; 10 per cent off selected gift shop items, two complimentary passes for friends and discounted rates on children's programs.

Functions

Tours and Programming

Click here for information about group tours, educational programming, educational kit rental and museum membership.

Permanent and Temporary Exhibits

Click here to visit permanent and temporary exhibits

Collections

Click here to visit Collections

Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame & Museum

Click here to visit the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame & Museum 

Gift Shop

Click here to visit the Gift Shop

Snack Bar

Click here to visit the Snack Bar

Features

Auto open door entry	Drinking fountains
Elevator	Public Address System
Accessible parking	Vending machines
Accessible bicycle and walking trail	Picnic tables
Accessible Washrooms	Children's play area
Electrical Outlets	Observation deck
Transit route Fall 2010	Lighted parking lot, 144 spaces

Policies & Procedures

Click here for policies and procedures for the St. Catharines Museum

Diagrams & Images

Click here for diagrams and images of the St. Catharines Museum