Erland Lee Museum, Hamilton

Name: Erland Lee Museum
Address: 552 Ridge Rd, Hamilton, L8J 2Y6, Canada
Telephone: +1 905-662-2691

#32 among attractions in Hamilton

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum, Gothic Revival architecture

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The Erland Lee Museum is a National Historic Site of Canada located on the ridge of the Niagara Escarpment in Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Ontario. Originally a farmhouse belonging to Erland and Janet Lee, the museum is recognized as the birthplace of the first Women's Institute, an international organization formed in 1897 to promote the education of isolated rural women. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1972 (52 years ago)Coordinates: 43°12'24"N, 79°43'18"W

Address

552 Ridge RdRural Stoney CreekHamilton L8J 2Y6 Canada

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+1 905-662-2691

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Erland Lee Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dewitt Falls, Fruitland Falls, Lower Fruitland Falls, Saltfleet Township.

~880 ftE
Waterfall
Dewitt Falls, Grimsby
5 min walk • The city of Hamilton in Ontario, Canada is home to more than 100 waterfalls and cascades, most of which are on or near the Bruce Trail as it winds through the Niagara Escarpment. Ontario's internationally recognized Niagara Escarpment provides perfect geological conditions for waterfalls to occur, from Tobermory to Niagara Falls.
0.8 miE
Waterfall
Fruitland Falls, Grimsby
20 min walk • The city of Hamilton in Ontario, Canada is home to more than 100 waterfalls and cascades, most of which are on or near the Bruce Trail as it winds through the Niagara Escarpment. Ontario's internationally recognized Niagara Escarpment provides perfect geological conditions for waterfalls to occur, from Tobermory to Niagara Falls.
0.8 miE
Waterfall
Lower Fruitland Falls, Grimsby
21 min walk • The city of Hamilton in Ontario, Canada is home to more than 100 waterfalls and cascades, most of which are on or near the Bruce Trail as it winds through the Niagara Escarpment. Ontario's internationally recognized Niagara Escarpment provides perfect geological conditions for waterfalls to occur, from Tobermory to Niagara Falls.
0.5 miSE
Neighbourhood
Saltfleet Township, Hamilton
13 min walk • Saltfleet Township is a geographic township in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, on the south shore of Lake Ontario. The township was established originally in the then Upper Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Erland Lee Museum open?

Erland Lee Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Erland Lee Museum?

Nearby attractions include Dewitt Falls, Grimsby (5 min walk), Saltfleet Township, Hamilton (13 min walk), Fruitland Falls, Grimsby (20 min walk), Lower Fruitland Falls, Grimsby (21 min walk).