Bowmanville Museum is now called Waverley Place Museum, a historic house at 37 Silver Street in Bowmanville, Ontario. Operated by Clarington Library, Museums & Archives, it offers a local-history visit focused on a house furnished to reflect the Edwardian-era lifestyle of a wealthy urban family.
- Location: 37 Silver Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3C4
- Visiting pattern: By appointment only; book through Clarington Library, Museums & Archives (CLMA).
- Accessibility: The historic building is not wheelchair accessible.
What to know about Bowmanville Museum
Waverley Place Museum is the current name of the local history site formerly known as Bowmanville Museum. The house stands at 37 Silver Street, and Clarington Library, Museums & Archives operates it.
The house was originally built in 1847. In 1961, Sarah Jane Williams bought the property and building, donated them to the Municipality, and the site became the Bowmanville Museum.
What does the museum tell you about Bowmanville local history?
The historic house was furnished to reflect the lifestyle of a wealthy urban family in the Edwardian era. Its setting connects the building’s domestic history with the story of Bowmanville and its heritage.
Waverley Place Museum and the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre at 62 Temperance Street are separate museum sites in Bowmanville. Keep the addresses in mind when planning: the two names refer to distinct locations.
What are Bowmanville Museum hours, admission and access like?
Waverley Place Museum is open by appointment only, and CLMA directs visitors to book a visit. It is not wheelchair accessible because of the historic nature of the building. Before making plans, check the official site before you go.
For appointment enquiries, contact CLMA at 905-623-2734 or hello@cplma.ca. Contact the operator to arrange a visit and confirm the details for your plans.
How do you get from Liberty Inn to the museum?
Waverley Place Museum is about a 4-minute drive or a 23-minute walk from Liberty Inn. Its address is 37 Silver Street, Bowmanville; you can use that destination when planning your route.
If you are planning other local journeys as well, how to get around Bowmanville covers local transport and practical checks.
FAQs
Is Bowmanville Museum still called Bowmanville Museum?
The site is now called Waverley Place Museum. Bowmanville Museum is its former name.
Do you need to book a visit?
Yes. Visits are by appointment only, and CLMA directs visitors to book.
Is Waverley Place Museum wheelchair accessible?
No. The historic building is not wheelchair accessible.