Programs & Events

Enjoy a fully guided, in-depth tour of Annandale House. Tours can be tailored to meet a wide range of curriculum needs. Explore topics such as the aesthetic art movement, life in Victorian times, sustainability and genealogy.

Swashbuckling Pirates: July 8, 9, 10

Step aboard for an exciting, family-friendly, pirate-themed drop-in program! Kids of all ages are invited to join us on a swashbuckling adventure filled with crafts, games, and treasure-filled fun. Each day will be different! Choose a morning or afternoon. 

Mythical Creatures: July 15, 16, 17

Unleash your imagination and step into a world of magic and wonder at our Mythical Creatures drop-in program! Kids are invited to explore the enchanting realms of unicorns, dragons, mermaids, and other legendary creatures through crafts, games, and activities.

Each day is different! Choose a morning or afternoon.

Homestead: Annandale Camp

July 21 through July 25 (Monday to Friday)
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Come and learn all about what it was like to live in Tillsonburg 200 years ago through games, crafts and engaging activities.

Open to children aged 7 to 12.

Camp Nile Explorers

July 28 through August 1 (Monday to Friday)
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Come and celebrate Ancient Egypt. Each day will be different as we explore ancient Egypt through play, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, baking/cooking and exploration.

Open to children aged 7 to 12.

Camp Curiosity

August 11 through August 15 (Monday to Friday)
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Learn about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and its connections to Annandale NHS through play, arts and crafts, experimentation and exploration.

Open to children aged 7 to 12.

Camp Hop the Decades 

August 18 through August 22 (Monday to Friday)
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Come on a vibrant journey through time, celebrating the culture, music, fashion, and activities that made each decade unique!

Open to children aged 7 to 12.

Colour Me Happy: August 26, 27, 28

Dive into a vibrant world of creativity and self-expression with Colour Me Happy! This drop-in program invites kids and families to explore the joy of art, color, and positivity through fun and relaxing activities. Whether you're painting, drawing, or making crafts, every moment is an opportunity to celebrate happiness and unleash your imagination.

Each day is unique! Choose a morning or afternoon.

(Prices Subject to Change)

A four-part series of catered lunches and interesting lectures on local history. Lunch is served at 12:00 p.m. with the lecture following. Admission to tour the museum is included in the ticket price. Each lecture is presented twice. Choose Thursday or Friday. 

Pre-registration is required.

Buy a single ticket for $37.00 or a series pass for $123.00. Prices subject to change.

Come for hot cross buns and tea followed by an Easter Egg hunt through the museum. Easter baskets supplied. Pre-registration is required.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own rug? Now is your chance! Come and learn how to rug hook with Sandra Thornton, of the Oxwood Rug Hooking Club.

All materials and supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required.

Please bring your own lunch!

Come and celebrate E.D. and Mary Ann’s 175^th Wedding Anniversary with tea, goodies, wedding cake and the vocal stylings of Stella Jurgen. Pre-registration is required.

Discover the art of woodworking in this hands-on course led by Brett Schultz! Learn the basics of shaping wood and create your first project. Choose from designs such as an apple, block, boot, or dog. Then in week two, refine your creation and add a personalized touch with paint. Pre-registration is required.

Try to escape Tillsonburg’s “aesthetic” museum by solving puzzles and following clues that will set you free. Clues are based on Tillsonburg’s past. Geared towards teens and adults.

Pre-registration required.

Ever wonder how soap is made? Learn all the science and historical perspectives of how soap is made. Then make two bars of soap of your own to take home!

All materials and supplies are provided. Preregistration is required.

Step back in time and uncover the rich history of Tillsonburg’s early settlers with a guided Pioneer Graveyard Tour at the Tillsonburg Pioneer Graveyard.

Attention all moms and mother figures! Come and celebrate Mother’s Day with your favourite kids at the museum with a tea party and crafts! 

Pre-registration required.

“Cowabunga! We are Back Again!" Turtlefest Movie at Dusk

Come kick off TurtleFest with us by painting turtle-themed rocks—a fun and creative way to start the celebration!

Grab a bite while you're here—Las Mexicanas Food Truck and SUPPA Swirls Ice Cream Truck will be on-site serving up delicious dinner and treats. 

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snuggles and come to the Museum Lawn at dusk to watch the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze” (1991) in celebration of TurtleFest Weekend. 

TurtleFest on the Lawn

Visit the museum on TurtleFest to participate in “turtlely” family fun with live turtles, Lego^©, games, crafts, tours, and the popular turtle scavenger hunt. 

Canada Day Open House & Fun Fair on the Lawn

Come celebrate Canada’s Birthday by touring Tillsonburg’s National Historic Site and taking in the fun on the lawn. Games, crafts, cake, snacks and much more.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Bring your favourite Teddy Bear or stuffed animal and come celebrate them on the Museum Lawn. Activities will include a Teddy Bear Hunt, Teddy Bear Tea, Teddy Bear Crafts and Activity Stations!