March 8 – 16, 2025
Various Hamilton’s Civic Museums
Looking for an enriching way to spend March Break with the whole family? Hamilton’s civic museums offer an exciting lineup of activities, events, and exhibits from March 8 to 16, 2025. These beloved historic sites, including Battlefield House Museum & Park, Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum, and Griffin House National Historic Site, provide an immersive blend of history, culture, and hands-on fun. Whether you’re exploring early 19th-century life, getting creative with art-making workshops, or diving into engaging guided tours, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
From dressing in period clothing and crafting traditional toys to discovering timeless treasures through curated exhibits, each museum invites visitors to step into the past while creating new memories. Perfect for families, history enthusiasts, and curious minds of all ages, these experiences provide a fantastic way to learn and connect during the break. Plan your visit and make March Break 2025 an unforgettable journey through Hamilton’s rich heritage.
March 8 – 16, 2025 | 12 – 4 pm daily
March Break: Whitehern on Canvas
Whitehern Historic House & Garden, 41 Jackson St. West
www.hamilton.ca/things-do/festivals-events/events-calendar/march-break-whitehern-canvas-5
Explore Whitehern through the paintings and drawings of Ruby McQuesten. Ruby was a talented artist who once supported the family financially through teaching at Ottawa Ladies’ College. Each room will feature her work offering a family-friendly glimpse into the many pieces she created and different mediums she used to express herself.
March 8 – 16, 2025 | 12 – 4 pm daily
A Monumental March Break
Battlefield House Museum & Park, 77 King St. West
www.hamilton.ca/things-do/festivals-events/events-calendar/monumental-march-break
See the past come to life during a visit to Battlefield House Museum this March Break and engage in fun and fascinating hands-on activities for the whole family. Dress up in early 19th century clothing, make a craft to take home, or try your hand at the game of skittles before or after your guided tour of the Gage home.
March 8 – 16, 2025 | 12 – 4 pm daily
March Break at Dundurn
Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Blvd.
www.hamilton.ca/things-do/festivals-events/events-calendar/march-break-dundurn
Take a break from your routine and experience a fascinating piece of Hamilton history at Dundurn National Historic Site. On a guided tour of over 40 rooms in Dundurn Castle, discover what it was like to live and play above stairs and work and live below stairs. Join us in the Coach House Hayloft for free family-friendly crafts and activities.
March 8 – 16, 2025 | 12 – 4 pm daily
March Break Activity Centre: Construction Zone
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology National Historic Site, 900 Woodward Ave.
www.hamilton.ca/things-do/festivals-events/events-calendar/march-break-activity-centre-construction-zone
Enter the Construction Zone to experiment with different building materials like Lego, Mega Bloks, K’Nex, giant bricks, magnetic tiles, and more. Help us make a miniature city by constructing a building with recycled materials and take home a construction-themed craft.
March 8 – 16, 2025 | 12 – 4 pm daily
March Break at The Hamilton Military Museum
The Hamilton Military Museum, 610 York Blvd.
www.hamilton.ca/things-do/festivals-events/events-calendar/march-break-hamilton-military-museum
Explore the fascinating military history of Dundurn Park, once known as Burlington Heights! On a self-guided tour of the Museum, you will discover what it was like to live and work on site during the War of 1812 and the 1837 Rebellion. Your visit also includes an opportunity to dress-up at our uniform station and play in our interactive, hands-on Discovery Gallery.
March 10 – 14, 2025 | 10 – 11:30 am, 12 – 1:30 pm daily
March Break: Pour Paint Workshop – Presented by Hamilton Children’s Museum
Whitehern Historic House & Garden, 41 Jackson St. West
www.hamilton.ca/things-do/festivals-events/events-calendar/march-break-pour-paint-workshop-presented-by-hamilton
Join Hamilton Children’s Museum staff at Whitehern Historic House & Garden for a 1.5 hour Pour Paint Workshop. Participants will use different techniques to create three works of art to take home.
March 10 – 14, 2025 | 12 – 4 pm daily
March Break at Fieldcote
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum, 64 Sulphur Springs Rd.
www.hamilton.ca/things-do/festivals-events/events-calendar/march-break-fieldcote
Make Fieldcote a part of your March Break plans! Explore the second-floor gallery to see our newest exhibit – Timeless Treasures: The Tom and Doris Farmer Art Collection – featuring pieces from the personal art collection of the former owners of the home that is now Fieldcote Museum.
March 13 – 14, 2025 | 11 am – 4: pm daily
March Break – Cardboard Construction Challenge – Presented by Hamilton Children’s Museum
Hamilton Farmers’ Market, 35 York Blvd.
www.hamilton.ca/things-do/festivals-events/events-calendar/march-break-cardboard-construction-challenge-presented
Join Hamilton Children’s Museum staff at the Hamilton Farmer’s Market for a fun afternoon of creating cardboard structures with friends and family. Gather your team, bring your creativity and imaginations to build a one-of-a-kind structure. All building materials are supplied.
