Planning to visit us? Here is everything you can expect on your visit. McDougall Cottage Historic Site is an 1858 granite and limestone cottage located in the heart of downtown Cambridge that features exhibits, special events, tours, and more! We offer engaging activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy as well as many special events that take place throughout the year. Visit the events calendar to see special events that take place at the Cottage.
Contact Information
Telephone: 519-624-8250
TTY - Telephone for the Deaf: 519-575-4608
Email: mcdougall@regionofwaterloo.ca
Hours |
Regular Business Hours: Friday to Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday Hours: Victoria Day - Monday, May 20, 2024 - 12 to 4 p.m.
Museum Members: FREE private tours are available for Museum Members on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, by appointment. To book your private tour, please email us at McDougall@regionofwaterloo.ca Groups: To inquire about a Cottage rental, or private group tour (of 8 or more) please email us at McDougall@Regionofwaterloo.ca |
Admission Fees |
Admission by donation unless otherwise noted. Museum members receive a 10 percent discount on walking tours, teas, workshops and talks. |
Membership |
Membership offers huge savings with unlimited admission to all Region of Waterloo owned and operated museums for the whole year!
(all rates plus HST) Purchase timed tickets with your membership |
Getting Here |
Address89 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge, Ontario, N1S 2L7 Map and DirectionsMcDougall Cottage Historic Site How to Get to UsThe Cottage is a 15 minute walk from the Ainslie Street Transit Terminal bus station. |
Parking |
View this Parking Map to see where parking is available around the cottage. |
Tips for Visiting and Visitor Policies |
In the interest of safety and security for our staff, visitors, building and collections the following practices are observed at McDougall Cottage. Tips for Visiting
Tips for Families
Conduct in the Cottage
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Accessibility |
The Cottage is not currently accessible to people in wheelchairs, and interior steps may be a barrier to people with mobility impairments. |
Photography Policy |
Personal Use PhotographyPhotography is allowed for personal use only with hand-held equipment. Photography must be non-disruptive to other visitors and staff. The use of tripods, monopods, lights, etc., is not permitted. Photography in special exhibitions is permitted unless otherwise indicated. Signs will be posted in galleries where photography restrictions apply. Professional PhotographyProfessional photography is not allowed on the museum's premises, except for patrons who have rented the museum's facility for weddings and other special events. Rights and ReproductionsPhotography is permitted for personal use only with hand-held equipment. Personal photographs may not be published, sold, or otherwise distributed for commercial purposes. Visitors may post images from their museum visit on personal social media sites, provided there is no profit involved. Collection Digital Image RequestsDigital photographs of objects in the museum's collection are available for commercial and publishing use. A reproduction fee may apply. For more information regarding our Photography Policy, contact our Supervisor of Marketing and Communications . |