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Bury House (Sombra Museum and Cultural Centre)in-person Doors Open Lambton County

New

  • In-person
  • Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
Bury House (Sombra Museum and Cultural Centre)

This former home of mariner John Edgar Bury features several rooms, including a parlour and servants’ quarters. Today, as part of the Sombra Museum, it has been restored to the late 19th century and features a phonograph once owned by Thomas Edison, a Doherty stove, a church lamp, seven mourning wreaths, period furniture, vintage toys and hundreds of everyday objects.

Contact info

3470 St. Clair Parkway
Sombra, Ontario
E-mail: sombramuseum@stclairtownship.ca
https://sombramuseum.wixsite.com/website

Architecture

Year built: 1882
Building type:Historical houseMuseum
Architectural style:Victorian

Dates/hours open

Sep 28, 10:00am - Sep 28, 04:00pm

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.