Museum

Fort Erie's Museums mandate is to:

Care for a base of knowledge that belongs to the future
Help create a strong and proud community by celebrating our shared heritage
Help satisfy the intellectual needs of the community

Fort Erie Museum Services operates four sites:

Fort Erie Historical Museum
Fort Erie Railway Museum
Battle of Ridgeway Heritage Park
Mewinzha: Archaeology and Indigenous Gallery

The Fort Erie Historical Museum began in 1972. It was initially run by the Bertie Historical Society and has been managed by the Town of Fort Erie since 1976. In recognition of the Museum's 50th anniversary in 2022, the following links highlight some past projects.

Celebrate 50 Years (page 1)

Celebrate 50 Years (page 2)

Museums and Locations:

Fort Erie Historical Museum

Address: 402 Ridge Rd, Ridgeway, Ontario

Phone: 905-894-5322

Hours: Open Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Closed on Statutory Holidays.

Fort Erie Railway Museum

Address: 400 Central Ave, Fort Erie, Ontario

Phone: 905-894-5322

Hours: Indoor exhibits open seasonally, seven days a week, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Indoor exhibits currently closed. Outdoor, static exhibits currently open.

Battle of Ridgeway Heritage Park

Address: 3408 Garrison Road, Ridgeway, Ontario

Phone: 905-984-5322

Hours: Outdoor interpretive display open daily year-round.

Mewinzha: Archaeology and Indigenous Gallery

Address: 100 Queen Street, Fort Erie, Ontario

Public access to this building is temporarily suspended.

The Bridge That Peace Built Exhibit

Address: 100 Queen Street, Fort Erie, Ontario

Public access to this building is temporarily suspended.