FAQs

The Brockville Museum is open year-round, but hours vary seasonally. Check out our Visit page for current hours.

Admission to the Brockville Museum is “by donation” or “pay-what-you-can”. Suggested donation is $5-$10/person, but there is no required minimum. Admission donations help support museum operations, including exhibitions, programming, and the care of the collection. Groups of 8 or more must book their visit in advance – a nominal fee applies.

The Brockville Museum is located at 5 Henry Street in Brockville, Ontario, Canada, at the corner of Water Street. The Brockville Museum is located in Downtown Brockville between King St. and the St. Lawrence River, next to Hardy Park, and adjacent to the Brock Trail. The Brockville Museum is within walking distance of the Brockville Arts Centre, the Aquatarium, the Brockville Railway Tunnel, and downtown shopping and restaurants.

Reservations are required for all group visits (“groups” are defined as 8 people or more) to the Brockville Museum. Please note that nominal fees will apply. Please visit our Group Tour page for more information.

Yes. Accessible washrooms are available for visitors to the Brockville Museum inside the museum during operating hours. The nearest public washrooms are located in Hardy Park, next to the museum, open seasonally.

Yes, parking is available at and near the Brockville Museum. A limited number of free visitor parking spots are located in the parking lot on the waterfront side of the museum building. A limited number of 2- and 3- hour parking spots are located on the street both in front of, and behind, the museum building. There is also a municipal pay parking lot on the waterfront side of the museum building. Note that these parking lots and spaces may not be available during festivals and events.

Yes, the Brockville Museum is temperature controlled throughout the year.

No, guest Wi-Fi is not currently available.

No, the Brockville Museum does not have a café or restaurant onsite, but the museum is within walking distance of many downtown dining options.

Brockville Museum exhibits and programs are presented in English. Exhibit text is provided in French using a supplemental guide. Programs are only offered in English.

No. Food and drink is not permitted inside the Brockville Museum exhibition galleries.

Yes, the Brockville Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Handheld photography for personal use is permitted in Brockville Museum public spaces and galleries, except where indicated. Flash photography and tripods are not permitted. Filming for public or commercial consumptions may be restricted and must be discussed with staff in advance.

Yes, the Brockville Museum offers a variety of activities and programs aimed at engaging our youngest visitors. Visit our for Kids page for current offerings and more information.

Yes, the Brockville Museum offers historical walking tours of Brockville. Visit our Adult Programs page for current offerings and more information.

Yes! The Brockville Museum offers a variety of educational programs that connect Brockville’s history with Ontario Curriculum standards in fun and engaging ways. Visit our School Programs page for current offerings and more information.

The Brockville Museum is owned and operated by the City of Brockville. Museum operations are funded by the municipal government, revenue from admissions and programs, and by grants from the provincial and federal governments. Museum staff are employees of the City of Brockville.

The Brockville Museum opened in June 1981 in what is known as “Beecher House”. An addition was constructed in 1995 to expand the exhibit, programming, and available collection storage space.

Part of the Brockville Museum is located in a historic stone building known as “Beecher House”. It is named after the Loyalist settler, Isaac Beecher, who owned the property from 1824 until his death in 1870. Beecher was influential in the early political and industrial history of Brockville. The house is recognized as a fine example of vernacular Loyalist stone construction, common to this area during the early 19^th Century. From 1897 until 1976 the house and surrounding property were owned by the Central Coal Company. The City of Brockville then purchased the house for use as a city museum. The Brockville Museum opened in Beecher House in 1981.

The Brockville Museum offers a few options for facility rentals. Visit our Room Rentals page for options, costs, and conditions. Please note that the Brockville Museum spaces are not suitable for weddings or large receptions.

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Please visit our donation page for detailed information on what and how the Brockville Museum collects for its permanent collection. Please do not attempt to drop off an object at the museum until requested to do so by a staff member. Objects left at the museum door or without prior arrangements will be discarded.

The Brockville Museum collects artifacts and documents year-round. All donations must be approved by the Collections Committee and accompanied by the appropriate paperwork – to keep us legal and to ensure that we have a record of your object’s fascinating history! Please visit our donation page for detailed information on what and how the Brockville Museum collects for its permanent collection. Please do not leave donations at the door. Get in touch with Collections Coordinator at museum@brockville.com.

The Brockville Museum does not appraise or purchase objects. We recommend contacting a professional, licensed, appraiser or a commercial gallery or auction house for assistance with selling or appraising artifacts and artwork.

The Brockville Museum is not currently set up to accommodate public, in-person researchers. Exceptions may apply. Please fill out a research request form or email museum staff to discuss your needs and interests.

Yes! The Brockville Museum offers research services on topics related to Brockville’s history. Many questions can be answered without a fee, while more complex requests may require a nominal fee (always discussed in advance). Visit our Research page for more information on our research services.

Yes! The Brockville Museum offers reproduction services. Let the museum know what image(s) you’d like or museum staff can help identify one that might be of interest. A nominal fee applies, which helps cover the costs of preserving these irreplaceable pieces of Brockville’s history. Visit our Research page for more information.

The Brockville Museum recommends contacting the Leeds and Grenville Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society for help with genealogical-related research.

The Brockville Museum has resources that may be able to identify previous owners (1890s-1990s) and an approximate date of construction. It is unlikely that the Brockville Museum will be able to locate an archival photograph of your house, unless it is particularly notable. The Brockville Museum cannot tell you when or how a building was renovated. For land property records (land registry), please contact Service Ontario. Please note that Brockville Museum resources are limited to the geographical boundaries of the City of Brockville. Visit our Research page for more information.