Museums of Mississauga
Bradley Museum, Benares Historic House and Leslie Log House
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BRA0157
Last Modified:
15 Apr 2019
Last Full Update:
15 Apr 2019
Record Details
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Description & Services
| Description | The Museums of Mississauga offer special events, curriculum-based educational programs, drop-in visits and tours, sleepover badge programs, seasonal pre-registered programs and more! Bradley House Museum was originally constructed in 1830 by Lewis and Elizabeth Bradley and has since been restored to reflect daily life of early settlers in Ontario. Bradley Museum is located at 1620 Orr Road in Mississauga. Benares Historic House: With more than 160 years of history, this exquisite estate was home to four generations of the Harris and Sayers families. Feel the warmth and pride of workmanship in this home which has been restored to its quiet elegance of the early 20th century. Leslie Log House: This white cedar log house was built by Robert Leslie in 1826 on Mississauga Road, north of Derry. In 1994 it was moved to its current location; the building is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. |
| Hours | Monday through Thursday Closed except by appointment Friday through Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm (last tour of historic homes at 3:30 pm) |
| Areas Served | Greater Toronto Area |
| Fees | Admission ; Regular Admission Rates for Drop-In Guided Tours: Family: $15.00 Adults: $6.00 Students: $5.00 Under 3: Free HST not included |
| Languages | English |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | E of Southdown Rd; S of Lakeshore Rd W |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible - accessible on main floor |
| Office Phone | 905-615-4860 ext. 2110 |
| Fax | 905-615-4861 |
| museums@mississauga.ca | |
| Website | www.museumsofmississauga.com |
| Primary Contact | Elizabeth Underhill, Supervisor, Museums and Education; Phone: 905-615-4860 ext 3360 |
Other Details
| Funding | Fees |
| Service Level | (10) Local Government |
Subjects
| Subjects | Historic sites ; Historical conservation ; Local history ; Museums |