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Plan a Chimczuk Museum visit in Windsor
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Windsor, Ontario, Canada: Chimczuk Museum at 401 Riverside Drive West opens Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed Mondays
Key information
Chimczuk Museum at 401 Riverside Drive West opens Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed Mondays. Adult daily admission is $6.
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Admission and membership
Daily admission is $6 for adults aged 18 and over, $5 for seniors aged 60 and over, and $5 for students aged 3 to 24 with a student card. A $19 family admission covers at most five people: one parent and four children, or two parents and three children.
Museum Windsor membership costs $19 for an individual or $60 for a family. The listed membership includes Chimczuk Museum and Maison François Baby House. This guide covers Chimczuk, not every museum in Windsor.
Sources: Chimczuk Museum visitor information
What is inside
The main River and the Land Sustain Us gallery covers the area’s history, including Indigenous peoples, European settlement, the Underground Railroad, local Black history, migration, transport and the border.
The Children’s Gallery has hands-on activities including bridge building, car assembly, historic costume play and older toys. The Original Peoples Culture and Legacy gallery was developed with local First Nations and community partners and addresses culture, history and contemporary issues. Two further galleries hold changing exhibitions and programs.
Sources: Chimczuk Museum visitor information
Plan group visits and access
Pre-booked school visits are listed at $4 per child. School programs cost $6, or $10 for a double program, with a minimum of 15 students for those programs. Pre-booked adult groups of at least 15 pay $5 per person, or $7 for a group program. Contact the museum to arrange the actual visit.
Accessible parking is available in the museum-front lot and in the lot west of the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre. Call 519-253-1812 ext. 2530 or email wmuseum@citywindsor.ca about a visit or access needs. Holiday closures can differ from normal hours.
Sources: Chimczuk Museum visitor information
Compare the key details
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Adult, age 18+ | $6 daily |
| Senior, age 60+ | $5 daily |
| Student, age 3 to 24 with card | $5 daily |
| Family, maximum five people | $19 daily under stated family combinations |
| Individual membership | $19 |
| Family membership | $60 |
Sources: Chimczuk Museum visitor information
What to do next
- Choose a visit day
Mondays are closed; Sunday opens later.
- Choose admission
Compare daily, family and membership options.
- Arrange special needs
Book groups and confirm access or holiday details with staff.
Sources: Chimczuk Museum visitor information
Service locations
The map uses the named service location or recorded intersection. It does not mark a particular accessible entrance or confirm parking space availability.
Chimczuk Museum
401 Riverside Drive West
Museum Windsor’s history museum has permanent, Indigenous culture, children’s and changing-exhibition galleries. It is closed Mondays.
- Daily adult admission
- $6
- Visit contact
- 519-253-1812 ext. 2530
Sources: Chimczuk Museum visitor information
Useful questions and answers
Is the museum open Monday?
No. Its regular schedule is Tuesday through Sunday.
Does Sunday have the same opening time?
No. Sunday opens at 11 a.m.; Tuesday to Saturday opens at 10 a.m.
How much is adult daily admission?
$6 for adults aged 18 and over.
Does the student rate require proof?
Yes. The $5 rate for ages 3 to 24 requires a student card.
How many people can use family admission?
At most five, in the listed combinations of one parent with four children or two parents with three children.
What does the listed membership include?
Access to Chimczuk Museum and Maison François Baby House.
Are there hands-on exhibits for children?
Yes. The Children’s Gallery includes building, transport, costume and artifact activities.
Where is accessible parking listed?
In the museum-front lot and west of the aquatic and training centre.
Can a school group simply use the program rate?
The program must be pre-booked. The listed school program rates require at least 15 students.
Who handles visit questions?
Call 519-253-1812 ext. 2530 or email wmuseum@citywindsor.ca.