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Smiths Falls Heritage House Museumin-person Doors Open Kingston

  • In-person
  • French services available
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Photography allowed
Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum

This community museum and historical house showcases artifacts, demonstrations and stories of Smiths Falls with period rooms, local exhibits and art shows. A visit offers unique mirror-image façades, an indoor brick bake oven, a famous two-storey privy, exhibition galleries, spacious gardens and a picnic area. The grounds are on a picturesque portion of the Rideau Canal.

Contact info

11 Old Slys Road
Smiths Falls, Ontario
E-mail: heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca
https://www.smithsfalls.ca/en/visiting-us/heritage-house-museum.aspx

Architecture

Year built: 1862-63
Building type:Historical landmarkHistorical houseMuseum
Architect: Joshua Bates
Architectural style:Victorian

Dates/hours open

Jul 22, 10:00am - Jul 22, 04:00pm

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.