Culture & Recreation >> Museums, Heritage & History

Museum

The Museum galleries and gift shop are open to the public. Social distancing, masking, and cleaning protocols remain in place. Research requests will be handled virtually. Artifact donations will be handled through pre-arranged appointment. You may reach us at museum@forterie.ca or 905-894-5322.    

Fort Erie's Museums care for a base of knowledge that belongs to the future; help create a strong and proud community by celebrating our shared heritage; and help satisfy the intellectual needs of the community. 

 

Fort Erie Museum Services operates four sites: the Fort Erie Historical Museum, the Fort Erie Railway Museum, the Battle of Ridgeway Heritage Park, Mewinzha: First Nations Gallery.

 

Museums & Locations

Fort Erie Historical Museum

402 Ridge Rd 

(North of Dominion Road)
Ridgeway, Ontario

905-894-5322

Hours: Sunday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm CLOSED May 23, 2022 for Victoria Day

Fort Erie Railway Museum

400 Central Ave. 

(North of Gilmore Road)
Fort Erie, Ontario 

905-894-5322

The Railway Museum's outdoor, static exhibits are publicly accessible year round. Museum opens May 24th, 2022

Battle of Ridgeway Heritage Park

3408 Garrison Road (Hwy. 3) 

(East of Ridge Rd)
Ridgeway, Ontario 

905-984-5322

Outdoor interpretive display. Publicly accessible year round.

Mewinzha Archaeology Gallery

100 Queen Street

(at Central Ave.) Fort Erie

Public access to this building is temporarily suspended.

The Bridge That Peace Built Exhibit

100 Queen Street

(at Central Ave.) Fort Erie

Public access to this building is temporarily suspended.

 

For more information call (905) 894-5322