Best Museums in Guelph

"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."

"Fearful Symmetry: The Art of John Scott, installation view at the Art Gallery of Hamilton|© Mike Lalich. One of the city’s most established galleries, the Art Gallery of Hamilton is the gem of Hamilton’s art district. With a substantial collection of over 10,000 works of art – from historical European and Canadian pieces to contemporary art – AGH is the largest public art gallery in Southwestern Ontario."

"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."

"Source: Photo by user John A. Speakman used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The famous warship, the last of the tribal class, has served in the WWII and the Cold War. It was built in 1942 for the Royal Canadian Navy and was converted to a destroyer in 1952."

"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"

"McMaster Museum of Art isn’t just another university art gallery – it’s home to over 6,000 creative works and cultural artifacts. Opening to the public in 1994, the McMaster Museum of Art has proved time and time again to be a space of importance in the Hamilton arts community. The public programs at the museum change regularly, offering visitors a plethora of historical, modern and contemporary art to view."

"DescriptionThe McMaster Museum of Art is a non-profit public art gallery at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. The museum is located in the centre of the campus, attached to Mills Memorial Library and close to the McMaster University Student Centre. Phone: +1 905-525-9140 ext. 23081Web: https://museum.mcmaster.ca"

"Elizabeth Doxtater, Where the Water Never Freezes|Courtesy of McMaster Museum of Art. What’s a university without an art gallery?. After opening to the public in 1994, the McMaster Museum of Art has served as a creative home to a significant collection of 6,000 works at McMaster University."

"This park has a little bit of everything, making it the perfect location for a quick outing for the kids to burn some energy or a longer outing with picnic lunch. Being close to the beach means being able to build a sand castle or throw some rocks in the lake. Access to a wading pool means the kids can still go swimming without having to go in the lake."

"387 Beach Blvd. Located on the east side of Beach Boulevard, Kinsmen Park has three play areas with swings, spring toys, and a creative play structure shaped like a ship, a wading pool, benches, and picnic tables. It is adjacent to Lake Ontario."

"480 Upper James Street at the Claremont Access Southam Park is located on the Mountain brow and offers a beautiful view of the lower city. It has a variety of vegetation, including mature trees, hanging pots, and hedges. The wood and stone plaza is the park's most identifiable feature."

"103 Hillcrest Ave, Dundas, Hamilton, Ontario L9H 4X4 Canada+1 905-869-3156[email protected]http://www.lroyart.com/. Lorraine Roy, Art Textiles welcomes you to her studio just up the hill from Dundas, ON. Lorraine creates one of a kind framed fabric wall pieces influenced by her professional background in Horticulture and the beauty of the Niagara Escarpment. The Studio is open most days but be sure to call or email before stopping by!"

"McMaster Museum of Art isn’t just another university art gallery – it’s home to over 6,000 creative works and cultural artifacts. Opening to the public in 1994, the McMaster Museum of Art has proved time and time again to be a space of importance in the Hamilton arts community. The public programs at the museum change regularly, offering visitors a plethora of historical, modern and contemporary art to view."

"DescriptionThe McMaster Museum of Art is a non-profit public art gallery at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. The museum is located in the centre of the campus, attached to Mills Memorial Library and close to the McMaster University Student Centre. Phone: +1 905-525-9140 ext. 23081Web: https://museum.mcmaster.ca"

"Elizabeth Doxtater, Where the Water Never Freezes|Courtesy of McMaster Museum of Art. What’s a university without an art gallery?. After opening to the public in 1994, the McMaster Museum of Art has served as a creative home to a significant collection of 6,000 works at McMaster University."

"Hamilton Artists Inc. is committed to the presentation of contemporary art and related cultural practices in the city. Through the space’s exhibitions, publications, performances, education and other outreach projects, Hamilton Artists Inc. is able to facilitate dialogue surrounding issues in contemporary art. Each exhibit featured inside Hamilton Artists Inc. tells a unique story."

"The Pearl Company is a two-floor creative arts hub, housing performance, event, rehearsal and exhibition spaces. The company is committed to presenting work that draws on all of the arts, including music, visual art, dance, film, spoken word and theatre. The Pearl is home to two different galleries, showcasing work created almost exclusively by Hamilton artists."