The Park House Museum
Explore the Past in the Southwestern Ontario's Oldest Building
Registered Not-For-Profit/ Charitable Organization
Exhibits
Online Exhibit
Medicine in Amherstburg
This exhibit features medical artifacts from the museum collection, a brief history of Amherstburg's Doctors and more.
Medicine in History Exhibit
Condensed Permanent Exhibit
Open for self-guided tours
In keeping the honour of Dr, Park alive, the Medicine in History Exhibit examines the shift in common medical practices, professionalism among women, to the development bedside manner.
In the midst of our medical artifact collection, learn and see how a society maintained their health. How have things really changed in the last 200 years? That is your answer to discover.
Great News! A condensed version of the exhibition has been added to the permanent main floor office display for annual viewing. Artifacts will be on rotation.
Loyalists & The Fur Tade
Open for self-guided tours
When Detroit was ceded to the United States, following the Revolutionary War, the owners decided to dismantle the building and float it down the Detroit River to Amherstburg.
Come and See how this historic building is rooted in a romantic history, and learn of its role in the Fur Trade.
How was this small town affected by a War fought in the United States?
The Victorian Home
Open for self-guided tours
The Park House Museum was owned by the Park Family for over 100 years...hence the name.
In commemoration to the height of its mercantile success, the main floor has been restored to the Park's 1850's residence and is our permanent display.
In a home built without electricity and running water, come and explore how your ancestors lived without our modern convinces.
Indigenous History Learning Centre
Open for Learning
The museum's Indigenous History Learning Centre is located on the second floor of the museum. This is a self-guided journey with access to books and videos to help create a better understanding of Indigenous history, culture, and the role of colonization.
Genealogy Research Centre
Open for research
The museum's Genealogy Centre is located on the second floor of the museum. It's recommended to book a space in advance, so staff can prepare the files.
Please let us know if there is an accessibility issues with the stair-only access to the second floor, we will be happy to bring the resources to the main floor.