Ridge House Museum and Milner Heritage House Opening for 2024

Starting June 1, both Ridge House Museum and Milner Heritage House will be opening for the season.

At the Ridge House Museum, take a guided tour to see what a middle-class life was like in 1875 or play in the Discovery Den. Walk around the grounds and enjoy the Pollinator Patch – a mix of Ontario native plants and heritage flowers developed in partnership with the Ridgetown & District Horticultural Society.

The Ridge House Museum is open to drop-in visitors from June 1 to August 31, Wednesday through Sunday 11am to 4pm with extended hours to 7pm on Thursdays. Admission is by donation.

Visit the Milner Heritage House for a guided tour and explore what life was like in 1905. Enjoy our new exhibit on 1905 fashion, Stitches that Once Spoke, curated by William Ebere.

Milner Heritage House is located at 59 William Street North in Chatham. For more information on the museum, follow us on Instagram or Facebook @CKMunicipalMuseums or visit our website at https://www.chatham-kent.ca/MilnerHouse 

Ridge House Museum is Located on 53 Erie Street S in Ridgetown. For more information on the museum, follow us on Instagram or Facebook @CKMunicipalMuseums or visit our website at https://www.chatham-kent.ca/explore/museums/Pages/Ridge-House-Museum.aspx

The Milner Heritage House is open June 1 to August 31, Wednesday through Sunday 11am to 4pm with extended hours to 7pm on Thursdays. Admission is by donation.

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Media Contact:

Eric Labadie
Manager, Corporate Communications
Municipality of Chatham-Kent
519-360-1998 x 2039
ericl@chatham-kent.ca