Lorne Scots Regimental Museumin-person Doors Open Brampton
- In-person
- Adaptive reuse
- Guided tours available
- Kid-friendly
- National Historic Site (Canada)
- Partial wheelchair access
- Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
- Washrooms
- Photography allowed
This museum is housed in the historical Carnegie Library. Built in 1906, it was one of 110 libraries constructed across Ontario with grants from the Carnegie Foundation. It served as the Brampton Library until the early 1970s. It then became office space for many years. It then sat empty (except for the Brampton Concert Band) until this museum moved in.
This museum is housed in the historical Carnegie Library. Built in 1906, it was one of 110 libraries constructed across Ontario with grants from the Carnegie Foundation. It served as the Brampton Library until the early 1970s. It then became office space for many years. It then sat empty (except for the Brampton Concert Band) until this museum moved in. In 2021, the City of Brampton and the Lorne Scots Museum created a partnership that has brought the building back to life. Moving from the cramped and crowded 48 John Street, the museum has created a vibrant new home that tells the story of the Lorne Scots regiment through stories, pictures and artifacts. Community group meeting space is also available here. During Digital Doors Open Brampton, you can experience some of this remarkable history through the video below. Or watch any of the following videos to learn more about the Lorne Scots Regiment: Homecoming 1945, Camp Niagara 1944, Pipes and Drums Edinburgh 1960, March Past Trooping of the Colour 2016 and Lorne Scots Sesquicentennial.
Architecture
Year built: 1906Building type:Historical landmarkLibraryMilitaryMuseum
Architect: Alexander F. Wickson
Architectural style:Beaux arts
Dates/hours open
Sep 21, 10:00am - Sep 21, 04:00pmSunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.