Sombra Museum

OPEN

 Hours of Operation/Operation

 Victorian Holiday Weekend                           1-4PM

May Weekends                                              1-4PM

June & September                                          1-4PM daily

July & August                                              11-4:30 PM daily                                                 

 Other Times Open by Appointment:   Phone Curator 519-627-2622

 Admission                                      Price

 Adults                                             $3.00

 Children                                           1.00

 Students                                           1.00

 Family                                              7.00

 How To Get Here

 3470 St. Clair Parkway, Sombra, Ontario

Click here for a Google map to the Sombra Museum

 Just 35 minutes south of Sarnia, Ontario.  From highway 402 take highway 40 south to Bentpath Line.  Turn right onto Bentpath and travel 6km to St. Clair Parkway.  Turn left onto St. Clair Parkway and follow for 3 blocks. 

We are 20 minutes north west of Wallaceburg, Ontario.  Travel highway 40 north along the scenic route of the St. Clair River to Sombra.

 Contact

 Sombra Museum

3470 St. Clair Parkway

Sombra, Ontario

N0P 2H0

519-892-3982

E-mail: shelley.lucier@county-lambton.on.ca

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 2010 Events

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Mother's Day Tea

Featuring 100 hat display and speaker

Friday, May 7th, 2010: 2:00 p.m.

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Lawn Concert

(bring a lawn chair)

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

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Annual Blueberry Social

with entertainment

Sunday, August 8th, 2010:  1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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Victorian Teddy Bear Picnic

Friday, August 27th, 2010:  11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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August 28-29 visit us at the Lord Selkirk Re-enactment at Macdonald Park

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November Christmas Open House

date to be announced

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Motor Coach Tours

Sombra Museum offers Motor Coach customers to explore the original Bury Home built in 1881 which is an excellent example of Victorian Architecture with eight furnished rooms.  There is also a Marine Room, Agriculture & Technology Room and a Reference Room. Outside there is an 1830 log Cabin to tour which characterizes the lifestyle of the early Sombra  pioneers and as you walk around the buildings various artefacts of the time period. 

Maximum: 50 persons

Minimum: 10 persons

A Museum Tour takes 45-60 minutes.  The Historical Tour  30-45 minutes.

Advance booking is required.

Available: by appointment

Phone 519-892-3982 or Curator 519-627-2622

E-mail: shelley.lucier@county-lambton.on.ca

Admission: Adults $3.00 each (bus driver and tour guide admitted free)

Hammond Bay Cruise

This 40 person Hammond Bay Cruise Ship highlights the importance of river travel and commerce.  The crew narrates interesting facts about shipping the shoreline and the ships you encounter.  The cruise is 0ne hour and boards at Leeland Gardens 4km south of Sombra Village.

School Programs

Sombra Museum programs are adapted to meet the needs of your students and your curriculum topics.  We would be pleased to assist you an any way possible. Some of the Programs we offer are, First Settlers to St. Clair Township, Pioneers of Sombra with hands on projects, History along the St. Clair River and surrounding area, Rum Running, Historical Walking tour of the Sombra Village and an 1880 Victorian Christmas .   The 1830 log cabin illustrates the primitive lifestyle of the early pioneer through viewing and discussion of building and furniture construction, cooking and food preservation, potash production, heating and lighting.

Admission: 

Students:   $1.00 each (Teacher and parents accompanying the group are admitted free)

Sombra Museum

This museum was established in 1959 by the Sombra Township Historical Society with the support of the people and businesses o the area. The “Good Old Days” are saved and remembered for all to share and enjoy

Our Location

3470 St. Clair Parkway, Sombra, Ontario, Canada N0P 2H0

For a map to our location, click here.  Just 35 minutes south of Sarnia, Ontario.  From Highway 402 take Highway 40 south to Bentpath Line.  Turn right on Bentpath and travel 6 KM to St. Clair Parkway.  Turn left onto St. Clair Parkway and go 3 blocks and we are to the left.

If you travel by the Ferry from Marine City, Michigan, United States,  go straight from the Ferry to St. Clair Parkway and turn left. We are down one block to your right.

How to Reach us

Phone: 519-892-3982

E-mail: shelley.lucier@county-lambton.on.ca

Explore the past of “ Sombra Township” with glimpse of pioneer living, Great Lakes shipping and a Victorian Home built by the Burys’ in 1881 with 8 furnished rooms and more. 

What We Offer:

A Victorian Home- Step into the past of a Victorian home built in 1881 with 8 furnished room.  Experience the hominess of the kitchen, and the elegance of the dinning room filled with crystal, silver and china.  Walk into an old time parlour and music room to learn about entertainment in the past, or dream in a child’s bedroom with period clothing and toys.  The master bedroom displays turn of the century personal effects.  The gallery displays various themes e.g. Beach Wear, Victorian Fashions, Spinning Textiles.

Marine Room - illustrates the importance of the St.Clair River and Great Lakes to our history through photos and nautical artefacts.

An Agriculture & Technology Room  - highlights tools for farming, smithing, logging, cooperage, photography, butter making, washing and more.

A Reference Room - has archives, census & cemetery records, photos, files on businesses, ships,schools, churches, and more.  Research by students and public is encouraged any time.  Our citizen files are a source for genealogical research!

An 1830 Log Cabin - characterizes the lifestyle of the early Sombra Pioneers.