Explore the history of Wallaceburg, from the story of the ill-fated Baldoon settlement to the town with the double distinction of being Canada's "glasstown" and its' tool and die capital.

Feature artifacts include an original Lee-Enfield rifle developed in Wallaceburg and Chatham which became standard equipment for many armies.  Whimsies (handblown glass canes, chains, swans and paperweights).  A 1913 Model T. Roadster.  Original ship builders' models and the company flag from the Carl D. Bradley that sunk in Lake Huron in 1958. Researchers can browse through family and local history files and books on site.

Driving Approach:

From Chatham, Highway #40 to McNaughton Avenue, right on Gillard Avenue to Herbert Street.

Hours of Operation:

Year Round – Monday to Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wallaceburg & District Museum
505 King Street West
Wallaceburg, Ontario
Tel: 519.627.9859

For more information on things to see and do while in Chatham-Kent, please contact Chatham-Kent Tourism at l 1.800.561.6125/519.354.6125 or email cktourism@chatham-kent.ca.