A Taste of Science highlights the role science plays in delaying food decay and keeping food nutritious and safe for us to eat. In this engaging experience, immerse yourself in an oversized “pantry” and discover what makes food spoil, and different food preservation techniques. You’ll find lots to feed your mind and imagination on the menu! ...Read More

Come for a visit. The Museums of Burlington has a great lineup of events, exhibits and programs. To learn more visit events. June 4 – September 24, 2022 Get Up, Keep Going, Push Further. Beyond Human Limits takes visitors inside the minds and bodies of extreme athletes to explore the psychology, physiology, and physicality of some of the most extreme activities in the...Read More

Museums of Burlington is pleased to present free outdoor music evenings on select Friday evenings in July and August. Experience the beauty of summer nights on the grounds at Ireland House Museum with live acoustic music. The garden stage will feature local musicians and each night will feature a different genre. JUL 15 – AUG 26,...Read More

June 4 – September 24, 2022 Get Up, Keep Going, Push Further. Beyond Human Limits takes visitors inside the minds and bodies of extreme athletes to explore the psychology, physiology, and physicality of some of the most extreme activities in the world.  In this high energy exhibition, visitors experience the thrill of extreme sports in exciting, interactive...Read More

HELP US GET TO THE FINISH LINE Without the generous donations of our community leaders and donors, our new museum would not be standing where it is today. The museum may be open but we require $375,000 to complete our capital fundraising campaign. Your support of the Burlington Museums Foundation enables us to celebrate our...Read More

‘Tis the season of giving. Your support of the Burlington Museums Foundation enables us to celebrate our past, engage in unique experiences, learn new perspectives and inspire new thinking.   Please make a donation:Read More

October 15 – January 8, 2022: Cipher | Decipher is an interactive exhibition developed by Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation, in partnership with the Communications Security Establishment (CSE). Providing visitors with a rare and exciting opportunity to view an authentic Second World War Enigma cipher machine, Cipher | Decipherbreaks down communications encryption: what it is, how it...Read More

With just over $300,000 remaining to complete the community’s $2.5-million commitment to the Joseph Brant Museum transformation project, it’s a great time to highlight what the new facility is already bringing to the community. Our greatly expanded Museum opens the doors to an array of possibilities, from exciting travelling exhibits, community events and acting as...Read More

Virtual programming at the Museum Despite the pandemic and all its challenges, spring and summer programs continue at Museums of Burlington with a safe approach. “Although the Museum is currently closed due to Covid-19, we have adapted our programming to engage young people in our community,” said Kimberly Watson, Director of Museums. “Our team has...Read More

Health in Space Exhibit Health in Space is an exciting new travelling exhibit that will be on display when the Museum is permitted to re-open. This special exhibit demystifies the health challenges — such as variable gravity, radiation, and isolation — that astronauts face while living and working in space. Through authentic artifacts and captivating interactive...Read More