Programs & Events

Enjoy a fully guided, in-depth tour of Annandale House. Tours can be tailored to meet a wide range of curriculum needs. Explore topics such as the aesthetic art movement, life in Victorian times, sustainability and genealogy.

That 70’s March Break Program
Games and crafts all with a 1970s theme.

My Pet Rock- Mon, March 13th

Shrinky Dinks - Tues, March 14th

Lava Lamps- Wed, March 15th

Dream Catchers- Thurs, March 16th

Tie Dye Fever- Fri, March 17th

Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.

That 70’s Camp

Come and celebrate “All Things 70s” with cooperative games, competitions, crafts, outdoor adventures and so much more! Time to get your “Groove on!”

Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.

Island Hopping Summer Camp

Come and join us for a summer filled with fun, history and adventure as you hop on rafts and head to the islands! Each day will be inspired by a new island nation from around the world!

Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.

Family Halloween Party

Come to the Museum in your Hallowe’en Costume to celebrate the spooky season with games, crafts, treats and your very own pumpkin to take home! It’s F-U-N for
the whole family!! Pre-registration is required.

Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.

Come for tea, sweet treats and the making of a special Valentine gift to keep or give to your Valentine.

Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.

A four-part series of catered lunches and interesting lectures on local history. Lunch is served at noon with the lecture following.

Admission to tour the museum is included in the ticket
price. Hosted in the Corner Gallery (program room).

Lecture I -“The End of The Lines- the story of the T.L.E. & P.  Railway" 

Presented by Joan Weston.

Lecture II - “The Great Quake- the story of Tillsonburg’s connection to the San Francisco Earth Quake”
Presented by Patricia Phelps.

Lecture III - “Armchair Travelers - the story of the Tillsonburg Ladies Travel Club,"
Presented by Joan Weston.

Lecture IV - “50 Years of Collecting the Past for the Future- the story of  Tillsonburg's Community Museum," 
Presented by Patricia Phelps.

Indulge in all things chocolate as we celebrate International Women’s day.

Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.

Come enjoy tea and hot cross buns, warm from the oven followed by an Easter egg hunt throughout the museum.

Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.

Join artist Stella Jurgen in creating wearable art made from recycled materials inspired by the 1970s.

Then show off your wearable art at our fashion show at the 50^th Anniversary Dinner and Concert on Saturday, August 23^rd, 2023.

All materials and supplies are provided. Lunch is provided.

Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.

Join us for High Tea on the lawn in celebration of the Museum’s 50^th Anniversary. 

Pre-registration is required.

Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.

50^th Anniversary Quilt Unveiling

Join the members of the Tillsonburg Quilters and Fibre Artists Group as they unveil the 50^th Anniversary Quilt their group has made for the museum. 

Light refreshments served.

Pre-registration is required.

1920's Fashion Lunch and Learn

Enjoy a catered lunch followed by the lecture “1920’s fashions from the Collection” presented by Patricia Phelps.  

Pre-registration is required.

Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.

Happy Fall Y’All Tea.

Enjoy seasonal goodies, followed by the creation of a fall wreath for your door. 

All supplies and instructions included. 

Pre-registration is required.

Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.

Have a guided tour of the Faux Christmas Tree exhibit in the Pratt Gallery and Annandale House decorated for the season, followed by tea and Christmas goodies.

Pre-registration is required.

Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.

“What’s Your Sign? Exhibition Opening

Your are invited to join staff & volunteers as we open our new an exhibit which brings flat signs to life, telling the stories of local people, businesses, and schools. All signs are from the permanent collection.

Light Refreshments will be served.

Family Day Fun & Games

Visit the museum on Family day to participate in family games, guided tours, crafts and the popular scavenger hunt.

Join Museum, as they gives a guided tour of the exhibits they have designed for the Museum's Anniversary year.  Tours offered at 10 am, 2 pm and 7 pm.

Pre-registration required, regular admission rates apply. (TDHS members are FREE)

What’s Your Sign? Exhibit Tour- Wednesday, March 29^th What’s Your Sign? Exhibit Tour- Wednesday, April 19^th

Golden Treasures Exhibit Tour-Monday, June 26^th

Golden Treasures Exhibit Tour-Thursday, July 20^th 

Golden Treasures Exhibit Tour-Monday, August 21^st

Faux Christmas Tree Exhibit Tour-Thursday, December 21^st 

Join museum Curator, Patricia Phelps for a 5-part series of Show & Tells of her favorite things from the collection. Show & Tell starts at 1:30 in the Corner Gallery. Light refreshments will be served and pre-registration is required. Cost $5.00 per program or $20.00 for a series pass

Part I-10 Wonderful Things- Thursday, May 18^th

Part II - 10 Delightful Things- Thursday, June 8^th

 Part III - 10 Superb Things- Thursday, September 7

 Part IV - 10 Wicked Things-Thursday, October 19^th

 Part V - 10 Precious Things -Thursday, November 2^nd 

Get crafting with museum program coordination, Kathleen Watkin, as she brings the unique crafts from the 1970’s back to life.  Workshops begin at 1:30 with all materials and instruction supplied. Pre-registration is required. Cost $20 per workshop or $80.00 for a series pass

Macramé Madness- Wed. April 12

Flower Power; paper flower bouquets- Wed. May 10

String Art Tangle- Wed, June 14

Hooked on Latch Hook Rugs- Wed. September 13

Digging Decoupage- Wed. October 11

“Golden Treasures" Exhibition Opening

Your are invited to join staff & volunteers as we open our new exhibition celebrating the Museum’s 50^th Anniversary with over 50 interesting artifacts from the museum’s 50 years of collecting.

Light Refreshments will be served.

TurtleFest on the Lawn

Join in the fun on the museum’s lawn as we celebrate the return of Turtlefest to Tillsonburg! We will be having games, crafts, tours of the house and so much more!  

50^th Anniversary Party

Join museum volunteers and staff for cake and ice cream as we celebrate the museum’s 50^th Anniversary. 

Canada Day Open House & Fun Fair on the Lawn

Come celebrate Canada’s Birthday by touring Tillsonburg’s National Historic Site and taking in the fun on the lawn. Games, crafts, cake and much more.

Join us for High Tea on the lawn in celebration of the Museum’s 50^th Anniversary. 

Pre-registration is required.

Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.

“Small Wonders Art Show & Sale" Exhibition Opening

Your are invited to join staff & volunteers as we open our new exhibit showcasing the artistic talents of members of Oxford Creative Connections Inc.

Light Refreshments will be served.

Monumental Monument Cemetery Walking Tour

Come join the walk as we learn the stories of the largest headstones in the Tillsonburg Cemetery.  

MEET at the Tillsonburg Cemetery Office!

Family Halloween Party

Come to the Museum in your Hallowe’en Costume to celebrate the spooky season with games, crafts, treats and your very own pumpkin to take home! It’s F-U-N for
the whole family!! Pre-registration is required.

Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.

Watch as the Service Club Christmas Garden is all lit up for the season! Then come inside and enjoy visiting Annandale NHS all decorated for Christmas and our seasonal exhibition, "Faux Christmas Tree." 

“Faux Christmas Tree" Exhibition Opening

You are invited to join staff & volunteers as we welcome the Christmas season to the museum with the opening of “Faux Christmas Tree” in the Pratt Gallery and Annandale House decorated for the holidays. 

Light Refreshments will be served.

Christmas Open House

Come tour the museum decorated for the holiday season by local volunteers and take in the exhibit, "Faux Christmas Tree" in the Pratt Gallery.