Bring your kids to the CK Museum’s Imagination Station — a fun, hands-on space where creativity and curiosity come alive!
Wednesday to Sunday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free (donations accepted)
The Chatham-Kent Museum holds a rich and diverse collection that forms the heart of our exhibits, research and programs. With thousands of artifacts, natural science specimens, photographs, documents, and artworks, we’re dedicated to preserving and sharing local history. If you’re looking for something specific, our team is happy to help with research inquiries.
If you are interested in acquiring reproductions of archival materials in the Chatham-Kent Museum or Ridge House Museum collections, the process is outlined below. Please note that it can take four to eight weeks for the process to be completed and for you to receive your reproductions.
Review available reproduction options on the museum reproduction fee schedule.
Contact museum with the following information if it is available:
The museum will send you a reproduction agreement that includes the cost of your reproductions and their intended use. You should review the agreement as it outlines your legal responsibilities regarding the reproductions you will receive.
Return the signed reproduction agreement and payment to the museum. Payment options
include cash, debit, or credit at the museum or credit over the phone. Museum staff will send you the reproductions.
Contact Information:
Phone: 519-360-1998
Email: [email protected]
Photocopy – Black and White $0.75 per image, Colour $1.85 per image
Digital File – 72 dpi $14.25 per image, 300 dpi $45.75 per image
Research – First 15 Minutes FREE, Each Additional 30 Minutes $17.00
Publication/Book – Inside $28.75 per image, Cover $57.50 per image
Educational (i.e., exhibition panels, brochures, etc.) – $17.00 per image
Commercial Application (i.e., television, public displays not educational, etc.) – $28.75 per image
Commercial Product (i.e., for sale prints, t-shirts, calendars, mugs, etc.) – 20% per item of our fee to produce a comparable product (quantity specified)
Note: These fees are in addition to any reproduction fees.
We will make every effort to handle your request promptly. All prices are subject to HST. Please allow four to eight weeks for requests to be processed.
May 7 – October 12, 2025
Follow the incredible 6,000 km migration of the monarch butterfly through stunning photography by filmmaker and pilot Francisco Gutiérrez. This travelling exhibition, created in partnership with the Canada Aviation and Space Museum and the Embassy of Mexico, captures both the beauty of the monarch and the importance of protecting its habitat.
May 7 – October 12, 2025
French in Canada invites visitors to discover the dynamic history and different dialects of Canadian French that have shaped contemporary Francophone communities across Canada. This bilingual travelling exhibit was produced by the Canadian Language Museum.
May 7 – October 12, 2025
You Will Like It! highlights the CK Museum’s own Gray-Dort motor car. This Gray-Dort is widely recognized as one of the most complete and original examples of the marque in existence. This stunning vehicle is a must-see for history buffs and car enthusiasts.
Permanent Collection Experience
Step behind the scenes with Out in the Open, a visible artifact storage experience at the Chatham-Kent Museum. Explore nearly 5,000 artifacts with flashlight in hand, then dive deeper through curriculum-based school programs, public programs, and special activities led by museum staff. Discover the hidden treasures of Chatham-Kent—right Out in the Open.
Bring your kids to the CK Museum’s Imagination Station — a fun, hands-on space where creativity and curiosity come alive!
Bring your kids to the CK Museum’s Imagination Station — a fun, hands-on space where creativity and curiosity come alive!
Bring your kids to the CK Museum’s Imagination Station — a fun, hands-on space where creativity and curiosity come alive!
Register for Kids Club and let your child discover and create with fun, hands-on activities at the Chatham-Kent Museum!
Explore over 10,000 historic images and postcards, along with more than 1,500 artifacts in our online database
Access the Kent Regiment IODE Books of Remembrance through the Chatham-Kent Veteran Database
At the Chatham-Kent Museum, we believe everyone should be able to explore and enjoy our shared history. Located inside the Chatham Cultural Centre, the museum is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all visitors. While we share the building with other arts and culture spaces, we work to ensure accessibility throughout the museum and are always looking for ways to improve access and remove barriers.
The CK Museum is located inside the Chatham Cultural Centre at 75 William Street North, Chatham, ON N7M 4L4.
Within the city of Chatham, Ride CK provides service to the Chatham Cultural Centre on Chatham Conventional Routes 3 & 5.
Route 3
The nearest stop to Chatham Cultural Centre is at the intersection of Murray and William Streets. Chatham Conventional Route 3 is available Monday to Saturday, 6:15 am – 7:15 pm, and runs every 30 minutes.
Route 5
The nearest stop on Route 5 is near the intersection of King & William Streets. Chatham Conventional Route 5 is available Monday to Saturday, 6:15 am – 7:15 pm, and runs every 45 minutes.
OnRequest Transit
Ride CK provides shared ride public transit trips between any two designated bus stop locations within an urban area. On Request Transit is available Monday to Friday, 7:15 pm – 12:45 am, and Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
All exhibits are wheelchair accessible.
Wheelchair-accessible washrooms are located in the museum itself as well as in the main lobby of the Chatham Cultural Centre.
Access to the use of a wheelchair during your visit is available.
We’re happy to welcome visitors and their service animals to the CK Museum. Service animals are allowed in all areas of the museum that are open to the public.
In most cases, a service animal can be easily recognized by a harness, vest, or by the tasks it is performing. If the animal isn’t clearly identifiable as a service animal, our staff may ask for documentation from a regulated health professional confirming that the animal is needed for reasons related to a disability.
Accepted documentation can come from any of the following regulated professionals in Ontario:
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to making your visit comfortable and enjoyable.
Visitors who require a support person are always welcome at the CK Museum. Support persons are also invited to attend any museum programs or events.
To help us prepare and make your visit as smooth as possible, please contact us in advance at [email protected].
Visitors are welcome to use their own assistive devices when visiting the CK Museum.
In rare cases, if an assistive device is found to pose a safety risk to the visitor or others, alternative arrangements may be discussed.
Our staff are trained and familiar with a variety of assistive devices and are here to help ensure a comfortable and accessible visit.
During your visit to the CK Museum, you’ll always be welcomed by a friendly Venue Attendant. You can choose to take a guided tour with a staff member or explore the museum at your own pace with a self-guided tour. An information booklet is available to help guide your experience.
We’re committed to providing accessible service for all visitors. That’s why all of our staff and volunteers receive training on accessibility, including:
Every staff member is trained before working directly with visitors, and we keep training up to date whenever policies change. We’re here to ensure everyone has a welcoming and inclusive experience.
The CK Museum is equipped with many amenities to make your visit with us enjoyable:
Toilets & Infant Care Stations
An accessible washroom and infant care station are available at the Chatham Cultural Centre and the Chatham Kent Museum.
First Aid
All CK Museum staff are trained and certified in Standard First Aid.
Seating & Wheelchairs
If you need a chair during your visit, just let our staff know—we’re happy to provide one.
Access to the use of a wheelchair during your visit is available.
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