Opening Day – Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

Cobourg & Area Museum 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

                                                                      Staring at 11:15 we will be welcoming honoured guests, having speeches, unfurling the flag, unveiling a new name and enjoying cake!  Everyone is welcome. Exhibits will be on display in the afternoon.  

Free

Multi-Vendor Yard Sale

443 King Street West, Cobourg 443 King Street West, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

Join us to sell or buy at this Spring Fundraiser.  Add your table for just $20, or browse and buy.  To reserve a space contact Leona at 905-372-7624.  

Volunteers’ Day

Cobourg & Area Museum 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

Today we celebrate the contribution of our volunteers, both current and over the years.  Well over 200 individuals have played a part during the past 25 years in bringing the dream into existence and keeping it going since 2012. Many, if not all of their names will appear as a new Volunteer Acknowledgment Wall will […]

Free

George Parker’s Railway Talk

Cobourg & Area Museum 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

As acknowledged expert on all things having to do with Cobourg's historic railways, GEORGE PARKER will be sharing some of his vast knowledge.  Much of it has been gained as George researched for the amazing models which are on display at the Museum. Today’s topic is:  Cobourg's Railway - What were they thinking? You are […]

Free

Bacon On A Bun Breakfast

Cobourg & Area Museum 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

Enjoy a special Saturday morning breakfast as part of your visit or simply as you are passing by.  Delicious back bacon on a bun and a drink.  Just $5 + $1 for a drink A different way to support and encourage your Museum!

$5

25th Anniversary Tea Party

Cobourg & Area Museum 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

It will be our 3rd Annual Tea Party and promises to be as great as the previous two! Details are still being worked out but now is the time to enter the date in your diary.  Tickets should be available after Opening Day, May 18.

$25.00

Cockburn Day Presentation

Cobourg & Area Museum 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

The Cockburn Society will be making its annual visit, presenting some aspect from the life and times of James Cockburn, Cobourg's Father of Confederation and Canada's first Speaker of the Commons. Rob Washburn entertains and informs in equal measure.  It's best to bring a folding chair if possible.

Free

Newcomers’ Day

Cobourg & Area Museum 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

At the moment this is a placeholder for an event still in early planning. 2023 saw our first Newcomers' Day planned in conjunction with the New Canadians Centre.  It was a great success and we hope for more of the same. We enjoy celebrating the current Immigration theme with special programming geared to families still […]

Free