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Windsor's Community Museum

Tourist attraction Museum

A large collection of local & regional artifacts displayed in a historic home built in 1812. People often mention museum, history, Windsor, great, interesting,


Address

254 Pitt St W, Windsor, ON N9A 5L5, Canada

Website

www.citywindsor.ca

Contact

+1 519-253-1812

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (43 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: museum (12) history (8) Windsor (6) great (6) interesting (6)
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  • 5/5 Wayne N. 5 years ago on Google • 107 reviews
    Thank you, thank you thank you Windsor Community museum for being small, simple and sensational in all the right ways. You were easy to mentally digest because of your layout & design, among ither things, and here is why... The Museum was housed in an actual house. It had stately, regal decor and a freshly painted, clean, modern bathroom. All areas were wheelchair accessible and smelled good too. The volunteer guide was attentive, and pleasantly positive with a big smile. The house was built by a "big deal" local in 1812 who went by the name of, get this Francois Baby! Many of the domestic items from that time were on display in a way that it made me feel like I was visiting a friendly and prominent relative that I never knew but recently learned of. Overall this museum was in a great location, had a gregarious guide, with delightful domestic items on display in a well maintained actual house off the beaten path. Nice air conditioning as a bonus. A must see when in this part of the world.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Maga M. 1 year ago on Google • 291 reviews
    I was here in this small museum a few years ago. I like it the artifacts were displayed 👍🥳
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joan M. 5 years ago on Google
    GREAT location and the museum has 3 floors of displays rotating galleries and permanent exhibits. DON'T MISS the spectacular view of the riverfront and skyline of Detroit from the porches on the North side of building off the 3rd floor. This was the collection originally from the Willistead Gallery in Walkerville we all enjoyed as kids. There is an interactive room for children with crafts and photo ops,
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J R. 4 years ago on Google • 186 reviews
    Take a trip back in time. Windsor has a very interesting past.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron R. 6 years ago on Google • 166 reviews
    It's free, and the exhibits were interesting. It's mostly about how the local area came into existence as we know it now. They have some permanent exhibits and some that change occasionally. Definitely worth it if you like to visit something other than the large, "mainstream" museums. It's a good spot to warm up on cooler days, too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zsófia H. 5 months ago on Google • 165 reviews
    A hidden little gem in Windsor. The best place to learn about the history of this area. It takes an hour to go through it. It's free to visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tanya A. 4 years ago on Google • 23 reviews
    This museum is really interesting. Well worth a visit. We particularly enjoyed the movie about the war of 1812, it was funny and informative.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neal B. 7 years ago on Google
    Once you see the looks on your kids faces and hear their questions on the way home, you quickly realize that museums are as irreplaceable today as they were pre-internet.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew R. 4 years ago on Google
    Take a trip back in time. Windsor has a very interesting past.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shawn M. 6 years ago on Google
    Despite being tiny, I've always appreciated this place for what it is.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karin W. 6 years ago on Google
    A huge part of Canadian and American history happened here. Fascinating little museum you should check out if that sort of thing intrigues you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rebecca C. 5 years ago on Google
    Great little museum
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erin F. 7 years ago on Google
    Very interesting little museum and the kids activity room is great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 rene c. 4 years ago on Google
    Great little museum
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Trevor B. 5 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, tons of historical artifacts, wished to stay longer but couldn't due to crazy schedule
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason F. 5 years ago on Google
    This was fun to go and learn the history of Windsor. The War of 1812 exhibit was my favorite.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darrell M. 1 year ago on Google • 122 reviews
    Great small museum. Such a wonderfully restored house from the 1800s. Worth a visit. When we were there there was no admission fee. Not sure if this is an all the time thing of just the day or week or month we were here.

  • 5/5 Steve M. 1 year ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Great place with some great history and kid friendly. 10/10; world recommend as a quick stop - or as a more drawn out one. The museum is laid out so that you can make what you'd like of it

  • 5/5 KEITH U. 1 year ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Informative museum in a historic home. Lots of great information and artifacts about the areas history. Had a scavenger hunt that the kids loved. The man working there was extremely affable, great with kids and informative in history. Worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Jennifer C. 1 year ago on Google
    Lots of great information about the 1800s and the local life that would have been lived.

  • 5/5 Jason D. 4 years ago on Google
    Very interesting place. Enjoyed it very much

  • 5/5 Donald P. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun look at a difren take on history

  • 5/5 stan b. 11 months ago on Google
    Great facility, check it out for sure

  • 5/5 CHRISTOPHE D. 4 years ago on Google
    Very cool little piece of history.

  • 5/5 Peter J. 8 months ago on Google • 1 review
    This place is like a jem on Windsor. Amazing collection!!


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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