Belleville
Event information
Digital Doors Open Belleville
Explore some traditional Doors Open Belleville sites without having to leave home. The following sites offer tours, videos and activities that will engage people of all ages.
Glanmore National Historic Site Doors Open Belleville
Glanmore is an excellent example of Second Empire architecture in Canada. The home – now a regional museum – was built in 1883 for banker J.P.C. Phillips. Interiors feature ornate frescoed ceilings, suspended staircases and intricate woodwork. Even though the site is closed, there is much to see and do through Digital Doors Open. Explore their online collections (approximately 20,000 artifacts), watch a video about the restoration of the site, take a 3D tour (don’t forget your virtual reality glasses!), and discover the Canada at Play online exhibit (currently on loan from the Royal Ontario Museum), where you can also learn how to make a rag doll. Note: While Glanmore has reopened for paid visits (with mandatory face coverings and physical distancing measures in place), visitors are required to book a time slot in advance to visit the property.
- Digital Doors Open
- Virtual tour
- Video
- Activities and games
- National Historic Site (Canada)
Architecture
Year built: 1883Architect: Thomas Hanley
Architectural style: Second Empire
Building type: Historical landmark, Museum
Dates/hours open
Friday May 1 – Thursday December 31, 2020Part of Digital Doors Open Belleville