Libraries, Archives and Museums

The County of Brant Public Libraries are dedicated to cultivating a culture of community, literacy, knowledge and understanding. Together with museums and organizations across the region, they share their collections online and on display.

County of Brant Public Libraries and Digital Historical Collections

The County of Brant Public Library serves the community through branches in Burford, Glen Morris, Paris, Oakland-Scotland and St. George. Explore local Brant history online through photographs, maps and personal letters at the County of Brant Public Library Digital Collections. View the County of Brant Public Library website to learn more about services, branch locations and hours of operation.

Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead

Visit the birthplace of the co-founder of the International Women's Institute Movement and travel back in time to this interactive historic house. View the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead website for hours and contact information.

Bell Homestead

In 1910, the house and surrounding lands became a memorial to Alexander Graham Bell's achievements in telephone history and doors were opened to the general public. Restoration and an extensive collection of Bell family heirlooms have revived the home's 1870s appearance. View the Bell Homestead website for hours and contact information.

Brant Museum and Archives

The Brant Historical Society runs the Brant Museum and Archives, a museum dedicated to bringing the history of our community to life through interactive exhibits and programs. The museum contains galleries that reflect the cultural, social, commercial and industrial heritage of our community. View the Brant Museum and Archives website for hours and contact information.

Brant Museums and Galleries Association

The Brant Museums and Galleries Association (BMGA) is a group of not-for-profit museums and galleries located in Six Nations of the Grand River, the County of Brant, and the City of Brantford that seeks to entertain, engage, educate and inspire people through the collective power of arts, culture and heritage.

Burford Township Historical Society

The Burford Township Historical Society became an affiliate of the Ontario Historical Society in November 1986 and holds monthly meetings in Harley Hall, which is now known as the Burford Township Museum and Archives. Mainly focused on agriculture, the museum has changing displays throughout the year and is open to public by chance or appointment. The society also runs special events including Heritage Day in February, Strawberry Social in June and a Christmas Open House in December. View the Burford Township Museum website for appointments, hours and contact information.

Paris Museum and Historical Society

The Paris Museum and Historical Society aims to collect, preserve, display and interpret artifacts and archives reflecting the rich heritage and culture of Paris, Ontario and surrounding area. Extensive research material is available in the archive. View the Paris Museum and Historical Society website for hours and contact information.

St. George Museum

Also known as the South Dumfries Historical Society, the St. George Museum invites visitors to explore their family history and trace their roots within the agricultural community of St. George and the Township of South Dumfries. View the South Dumfries Historical Society website for hours and contact information.