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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN1394 | Last Full Update: 02 Oct 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-332-9888 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-374-2099 |
| Fax | 905-332-1714 |
| Website | museumsofburlington.ca/ireland-house |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/MuseumsBurlON Instagram: www.instagram.com/museumsburlon/ Twitter: twitter.com/MuseumsBurlON |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Robin Hill, Volunteer Program Administrator; Email: robin.hill@burlington.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | The Museums of Burlington (Joseph Brant Museum and Ireland House at Oakridge Farm) are dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and presentation of the heritage of Burlington. Ireland House at Oakridge Farm was built between 1835 and 1837, and was the home of Joseph Ireland, one of Burlington's earliest settlers * the homestead has been restored to illustrate three distinct time periods that represent the generations of Irelands who lived in the house: the 1850s, 1890s and 1920s. * property consists of 4 acres of woodland, gardens, potting shed, cottage/drive shed, and picnic areas * 90 percent of the furnishings are original to the Ireland family and restorations of the house have reclaimed missing elements of former times * the museum offers tours of the property, living historical demonstrations, special events and educational programs |
| Hours | Museum: Tue-Fri 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 1 pm-4:30 pm * last tour leaves at 4 pm daily Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm |
| Dates | Closed major holidays * see website for summer hours |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Contact for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Admission |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Guelph Line north of Upper Middle Rd |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Guelph Line and Upper Middle Rd |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - parking, main floor and washrooms in Oakridge Interpretive Centre are accessible * Ireland House is not accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Arts / Culture |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Historic Preservation ; Museums & Historical Societies |
| Service Categories | Historic Preservation ; Museums |
