We drove 1.5 hours to get to this place, because my friend told us there was a steam train rides…read morehere, and we could also visit the Waterhouse museum. It was just one day free ride event. This was a big place that train tracks were covered a huge place. There were 4 electric trains running. Each time getting on the train would run 2 rounds, about 5 mins. Due to the lineup was not long, every family was able to ride as many as you like. The staff was so nice to explain the history and help us taking pictures. Train company was separated from the museum, they accept donations to run the train running. After the train riding, we went to the Waterhouse Museum, which it was a small house with machines to demonstrate how the lake water to become the drinking water in the old days, like 1859. The Waterhouse and some machine was rebuilt in 1882. There were 3 levels of the house to visit. Kid activities center was a building next to the museum. Kids can draw or color on the paper, there are blocks that kids could stack together, there are some train tracks and toy trains to be played with. We enjoyed the whole event today. It's a cool museum.

Quite possibly one of the best children's places I've been to. Lots to see and do, clean, nursing…read moreroom, family washroom, several rooms to explore, lots of sensory activities, friendly staff, educational and a grand total of 8 bucks for the 4 of us! Worth the drive.will definitely be back.

Bizarre experience. This "museum" (not sure how they can use that word) is a rundown Victorian…read morehouse with 3 shabby tiny rooms. The first was closed for a birthday party. The other two (living room size rooms) were half empty and had a box full of old dress up clothes, a box of shabby stuffed animals in front of a tiny puppet stage, a built in play kitchen too high for young kids to play with, a pirate ship play structure (the suze of a king size bed) with a "broken- gentle" sign on it, and a few boxes of things to Build a toy house out of sponge stones and wood planks. It is not a museum and I would struggle to even call it a kids play area- the worst $9 I've spent. A kids cafe or playground has more to do. We left in 10 min. Not a museum and angry we wasted time traveling here- false advertising. It's a shabby house with a few old toys.

I recently visited the Art Gallery of Hamilton and was really impressed by the variety and quality…read moreof the exhibitions. It's located right in the heart of downtown, making it super accessible, and the space itself is beautiful very clean, quiet, and well-organized. I specifically enjoyed "The Great Lakes" exhibit; it was a really thoughtful exploration of the landscape using different media like video and sculpture. The gallery also has a fantastic permanent collection of Canadian art (including some Group of Seven pieces) and the Kim Adams "Bruegel-Bosch Bus" is a must-see you can spend ages just looking at all the tiny details in that installation. The staff was helpful and the AGH Shop on the way out has some really unique jewelry and home goods that you don't see everywhere else. Whether you're a local or just visiting the city, it's a great way to spend a few hours. If you're coming on a weekend, check the parking meters nearby as some are free on Saturdays, or use the underground city parking right on King Street West. Thursday's admission is free and the gallery is open late :).

I recently visited the art gallery of Hamilton, and was really impressed. It was less crowded than…read morethe AGO, and it featured different artwork that I had not seen before. The top floor is free to visit year round and they have a lower level with a paid exhibit. Throughout the year the lower exhibit changes and I recommend checking it out. The current exhibit is called Wonder, and it focuses on looking at the world from a different angle to see how you can make a difference. It was a really unique exhibit with some interesting artwork including 3D sculptures, an interactive element, and collages made by local artists. Would I Recommend this Museum? Definitely!

It rained today, so we needed something indoors to do. The tour of Dundurn castle was a great…read moreexperience! We especially appreciated how the tour guide Anna acknowledged the mistreatment of indigenous peoples of Canada and what conditions were like for the servants in a house like this.

This is an amazing place to visit. There is so much culture in Dundurn Castle and it would be…read moreamazing to visit the museum with one of the guided tours. It has a nice trail that joins the waterfront trail and you can enjoy both the view and the walk. When we got here, there was a large filming crew filming beside the castle which was interesting to watch.

Beautifully preserved house and knowledgeable guide.read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my tour of this historic house. The guide was fantastic and informative. The…read morehistory of the McQuesten family is very unique. And the idea that the last descendants left the house and its contents to the City of Hamilton, Ontario, is truly a very special gift.

The new hall in the Tim Hortons field is nice but you do need to walk the whole floor near all the…read morefood places to see everything. They did a good job at showing different teams and the history of CFL. They are only open two days a week, three hours each day. We were in town for a wedding from Alberta and went before the wedding ceremony on the Saturday which made it slightly inconvenient.