Ontario Southwest Signature Experience
Cottonwood Mansion Museum is proud to announce our Victorian House Guest Experience has received a Signature Experience designation from Ontario Southwest!
Visit us for a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experience with authentic connections, rich stories, and lasting memories.
Each experience has limited tickets, reserve your spot today!
Explore the wonders of Cottonwood Mansion
Explore the mansion and dive into the history of the Holmes family on a guided tour. Reserve your tour time here, or by calling us at 905-776-2538 to book in advance. Walk-up tours cannot be guaranteed.
Interested in Volunteering at Cottonwood?
Cottonwood Mansion Museum is a 19th century mansion rich in heritage and culture. As a charitable organization, Cottonwood relies heavily on the support of volunteers and its local communities to keep its doors open. Volunteer support is needed now more than ever in order for us to maintain stability and to remain a Haldimand treasure for years to come.
If you would like to volunteer at Cottonwood Mansion, please reach out to us at cottonwoodmansion@gmail.com! We are always looking for enthusiastic help, and have a wide range of needs and skills that would be greatly appreciated.
Upcoming events at Cottonwood
Embark on a journey through time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of a country mansion from over 150 years ago. Throughout the day, you will have the chance to engage in a variety of authentic Victorian pastimes. Unleash your creativity while crafting Victorian arts and crafts, experience the charm of baking in the original kitchen, revel in the delightful entertainment of the era, and savor a scrumptious afternoon tea.
2025 Experiences Dates:
Saturday February 8th, Saturday March 15th, Saturday April 26th, Saturday May 24th and more to come.
Saturday April 12th 6pm and 8:30pm
Do you ever wonder how Victorians communicated with spirits? This Victorian-inspired Public Paranormal Investigation event runs in partnership with Spirit Hunters Ontario, and allows guests to form a deeper connection with the 19th Century heritage site and its spirits.
This event is exclusively offered during Spring 2025, and spaces are limited. Ages 15+ only. By purchasing a ticket, guests agree to be on camera while on site. Please note no technology will be permitted during this event, including cellphones.
Falconry was the gentlemanly sport of hunting small game anim als with the use of a trained bird of prey. This sport was taken up by affluent gentlemen in the victorian period and is still common in some areas of the world today. Join us as we learn from the trainers at the Canadian Raptor Conservancy about these amazing creatures then join our historians for a look at how the british and even wealthy canadians practiced falconry in the victorian period.
June 15th
11am
Cost: $15 (adult and one child), $5 additional child
Hunting for eggs at Easter has been an important part of the celebration of rebirth dating back to Martin Luther in the 16th centurty. Later once the Easter Bunny was incorporated brightly coloured eggs were hidden for the good boys and girls to find.
Spend the morning of April 20th at Cottonwood Mansion Museum with your family searching for eggs and enjoying some refreshments from The Windmill Country Market of Mount Pleasant.
The egg hunt will begin at 11am and continue until all eggs are found. For those who need a break the Dining room will be set up with refreshments and unlimited tea to keep the hunt going.
What's included Book Now!
For the Price participants will get:
Light refreshments
-Popcorn
-Unlimited tea options and alternatives for the kids
(Tea, coffee, fruit juices, hot chocolate)
A tour of the museum, the history of easter and why we hunt eggs.
