Cobourg and Area Museum

Visit from the Cockburn Society
2025-08-04 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Cobourg & Area Museum, 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 0J6, Canada
Fallen Figures: The Darker Side of Hon. James Cockburn, Father of Confederation

Continuing the tradition, Rob Washburn and Rob Franklin of the Cockburn Society will be be visiting us on the Cockburn Holiday Monday.
Join us for a powerful exploration of a little-known chapter in Canadian history. Fallen Figures sheds light on a recently uncovered decision made by Hon. James Cockburn—Northumberland’s own Father of Confederation—that had a profound and lasting impact on the rights of Indigenous peoples for over a century.
This compelling revelation invites the community to engage with the complex legacy of a national figure, raising important questions about how modern historians confront uncomfortable truths in our shared past. Following the presentation, a guided discussion will offer space for reflection, dialogue, and deeper understanding of our local history and its relevance today.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see history through a new lens—and to be part of a vital conversation for the future.

Canada-First Tea Party
2025-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Cobourg & Area Museum, 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 0J6, Canada
Another in our series of very popular tea parties, this one with Canada-themed refreshments. Join us for a pleasant afternoon and an opportunity to show our national pride.
Red and white dress encouraged!
Tickets are now available! CLICK HERE.
Sponsored by: Dr. Morgan J. Hubbel

An Evening at the Museum
2025-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Cobourg & Area Museum, 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 0J6, Canada
Unable to visit on weekends? Specially for you, CAM will be open this Tuesday evening.
There will be guides to welcome you and refreshments to refresh you!
We look forward to a relaxing evening visit.

Official Opening of the Exhibit "Cobourg: A Town Built on Dreams"
2025-06-14 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Cobourg & Area Museum, 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 0J6, Canada
Join us, the creators, sponsors and other guests, as we officially open this new Permanent Exhibit.
Mostly ready for opening, but still partially under construction, we know you’ll enjoy this new look at our towns past.
The Museum will be open for the regular Saturday hours, 10 – 5

Opening Day 2025
2025-05-17 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Ontario
A “Soft Opening” of the new Cobourg History Exhibit.

Dickens Walk
2024-12-14 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-12-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-12-07 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-12-07 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Ontario
Tickets: $10 at TINYURL.COM/5N6D9RBF
See December 6 for more details.

Dickens Walk
2024-12-06 16:00 - 17:30 UTC | Ontario
Join us on a leisurely guided walk through downtown Cobourg as it would have been seen by Charles Dickens when he visited in 1842.
December 6 & 13 at 4pm December 7 & 14 at 2 & 4pm
Tickets: $10 at TINYURL.COM/5N6D9RBF

Newcomers' Day
2024-08-24 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Cobourg & Area Museum, 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 0J6, 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 getting used to their new Canadian home.

Cockburn Day Presentation
2024-08-05 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Cobourg & Area Museum, 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 0J6, 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.
