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Throughout the year Glanmore offers onsite public programming and special events. Some of these include:

  • Historic Places Days
  • Doors Open Belleville
  • Porchfest
  • Belleville's Santa Claus Parade (activities on the route!)

Check out our upcoming events below or by visiting our event calendar. Don't forget to check out our school programs and visit us at community events!


UPCOMING EVENTS - FALL AND EARLY WINTER 2023:

October 14, 2023 - Build A Mystery Workshop - 1:00 PM
  • Join experts from Live History for a hands-on workshop to learn to create your own custom mystery experience. 
  • Ideal for local community organizations, museums, heritage groups or other interested community members. 
  • Space is limited and participants must pre-register. FREE
October 14, 2023 - The Interview: A Live History Mystery! - 3:00, 6:00, or 8:00 PM 
  • The Interview is a fun, fast-paced interactive show, set in the 1890s, Small audience groups become active participants in a challenging job interview to become a servant for Glanmore’s original residents, John and Harriet Phillips.
  • You will engage in escape room style activities such as mental puzzles and physical chores while following the story and moving through the historic house.
  • Advance tickets are required. $20.00 per person (14+) Three performance times to choose from! 
  • Tickets - The Interview - October 14, 2023, 3:00 PM
  • Tickets - The Interview - October 14, 2023, 6:00 PM
  • Tickets - The Interview - October 14, 2023, 8:00 PM
October 21, 2023 - Toymaker Time Machine Experience, 9:30 AM 
  • Explore the mysteries of the museum's artifact storage in an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience and understand how the museum preserves artifacts like those in Glanmore's amazing toy collection.
  • Try your hand at historic toys and games and then use light carpentry skills to make a reproduction of a classic wooden game to take home
  • An in-depth experience for adults and youth (ages 8+, accompanied by a registered adult). Adults $60.00, Youth $40.00. Pre-registration required.
October 27, 2023 - Night at the BOO-seum! 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Don your costumes and join us for an evening of family-friendly Halloween fun!
  • Watch some spooky silent films, enjoy craft activities, indoor trick or treating and creepy curiosities from the museum collection in this all-ages event. 
  • Timed Entry admission, every 30 minutes. Regular admission rates apply.
  • Pre-registration strongly encouraged! 
November 18, 2023 - Toymaker Time Machine Experience, 9:30 AM
  • Explore the mysteries of the museum's artifact storage in an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience and understand how the museum preserves artifacts like those in Glanmore's amazing toy collection.
  • Try your hand at historic toys and games and then use light carpentry skills to make a reproduction of a classic wooden game to take home
  • An in-depth experience for adults and youth (ages 8+, accompanied by a registered adult). Adults $60.00, Youth $40.00 Pre-registration required.
December 9, 2023 - Holiday Magic - 1:00 PM to 4:00
  • Add a little magic to your December holidays with this family-friendly event.  Explore the historic house to see seasonal displays, antique toys and more! 
  • Make a simple Victorian-style ornament to take home!
  • FREE admission with a donation to Gleaner's Food Bank. 
December 7, 12, 14 or 19, 2023 - Glanmore Aglow - 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM 
  • The historic house is aglow with holiday cheer! Explore at your own pace as Glanmore is beautifully decorated for the holiday season. A Belleville holiday tradition!
  • Timed Entry admission, every 30 minutes. Regular admission rates apply.
  • Pre-registration strongly encouraged!

Father Christmas decorating tree with child

Man with pony tail and glasses instructing group of people how to make an historic peg solitaire game

children in costume interacting with a woman in Victorian clothing as part of a sideshow for Halloween event

Two women playing barrel hoops on Glanmore's grounds as two other people watch

 

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Glanmore National Historic Site is owned by the Corporation of the City of Belleville and operated by the Community Services Department. The Museum also receives funding from the Government of Ontario's Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. 

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September - May
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Adults $8.00
Seniors $6.50
Students $6.50
Children (5-12) $4.50
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Family Rate (2A/3C) $25.00

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