The Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology

The Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, also known as the “Steam Museum”, is located on the site of the 1859 Hamilton Waterworks complex. The museum offers guided tours, public programs, and special events. --------------- HIGHLIGHTS --------------- - The museum pays homage to Canada's early industrial revolution and houses many treasures, including two 70-ton, Canadian built steam engines, believed to be the oldest surviving ones of their kind. - On demand tours, rotating exhibits and special events like the popular Live Steamer Days round out this fascinating site - Train Days with the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers, held on select dates in the summer - Enhanced curator-led behind-the-scenes tours, available throughout the year for purchase. - Kids and kids-at-heart will love the model trains, toys, and many hands-on workshops offered year-round at the museum - Events for the whole family including Live Steamer Days from May through October TBD - Boats in the Park with the Confederation Marine Modellers, held in May - The Electric City Festival, in partnership with the Nikola Tesla Education Corporation, held in September Note: The purchase of a $205 permit is required for all outdoor photography involving 10 or more people. Please call the museum to book your time.