TOURS
SELF-GUIDED MUSEUM TOURS
Go your own way with a self-guided experience. Our admissions staff will orient you, then turn you loose to explore at your leisure.
This is a great option for small groups of 5-10 people. Self-guided group visits are welcome any time during open hours, so there is no need to book in advance.
Regular admission rates apply.
GROUP VISITS
The MoD welcomes visits for groups with 6-60 persons. Museum staff will introduce you to our galleries, exhibitions and historic buildings, sharing local history and behind-the-scenes stories of the museum’s past and present. Exhibition spaces change frequently throughout the year, creating a different experience each time you visit.
Group visits must be booked at least seven (7) business days in advance by contacting info@dufferinmuseum.com or 519-941-1114.
Tour length: up to 1 hour with guide
Cost: $10.00 + HST per person
(Bus drivers and support persons are admitted free of charge)
GROUNDS TOURS
During your visit, take in the beauty of the Museum’s grounds with our self-directed walking tour. Use this tour to explore Dufferin County’s heritage, as told through the stories of objects located on the property.
Building Dufferin
This tour will take you around the MoD property to explore stories connected to the origins, growth and development of Dufferin County with a focus on construction and architecture.
Tour guidebooks are located at the gate just outside the museum entrance. A digital guidebook with audio can be accessed by scanning a QR code.
Interpretive Garden
Our interpretive garden is inspired by the Indigenous Peoples and Early Settlers of Dufferin County, whom relied on wild and cultivated plants for their survival and well-being. Our garden features 6 areas to explore including plants used historically for culinary, medicine, dyes, and pesticides.
Guidebooks are available at the garden entrance, near the ploughs.
2022 Improvements to our garden were made possible by funding from:
Heritage Orchard
Our heritage orchard is home to 12 species of trees, some extremely rare. If you’ve never heard of a Bottle Greening, Ben Davis, or Maiden Blush, take the tour and discover the origin stories of these special trees.
Guide brochures for the apple orchard are located at the entrance to the orchard. A digital guidebook with audio can be accessed by scanning a QR code.
DRIVING TOURS
Take a leisurely drive to discover the natural beauty, stunning views and history of Dufferin County. Our driving tours include overviews of historical buildings, points-of-interest and stories of founding families.