Museum Windsor’s November lineup: dinosaurs, history tours, and Remembrance Day

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The City of Windsor is informing residents and visitors about activities coming up this month.

The Chimczuk Museum and François Baby House are open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Chimczuk Museum is also open Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Holiday hours may vary.)

Walking Tour: The Great War — South Walkerville

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

• Join Museum Windsor staff on a walking tour exploring World War I street names in South Walkerville. Starting location provided at time of ticket purchase.
• Tickets cost $10 per person and advance registration is required. Space is limited; call the museum at 519-253-1812 or visit the Chimczuk Museum at 401 Riverside Drive West to purchase tickets.

Free Admission: Remembrance Day — 401 Riverside Drive West

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.

• The Chimczuk Museum and Art Windsor-Essex will be offering free admission on November 11 in honour of Remembrance Day.

Tours of the Historic Duff-Bâby House — 221 Mill Street

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

• Visit the historic Duff-Bâby House following an extensive renovation. The Duff-Baby House was built in 1798 and is named for its first two owners, Alexander Duff and James Baby. It is recognized among the most significant late eighteenth-century landmarks in the region formerly known as Upper Canada. Free event, open to the public.

Museum Volunteer Group Speaker Series — 401 Riverside Drive West

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026.

• Join the Museum Volunteer Group at 1 p.m. for our monthly speaker series. This month, Dr. Denis Tetreault will be providing a talk entitled The Carnivorous Dinosaurs: Super-predators of the Ancient World. Regular admission rates apply.

New Exhibit: Carnivorous Dinosaurs - Theropods — 401 Riverside Drive West

Ongoing until Jan. 17, 2027.

• Dinosaurs have returned to the Chimczuk Museum! Developed by Exploration Exhibits, this exhibition features dinos big and small, from the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex and Deinosuchus to the little yet agile Deinonychus and Coelophysis. Visitors can engage with 2 life-sized skeletons and a range of different skulls of these dangerous, powerful creatures. Regular admission rates apply.

Dungeons and Dragons (Lego) Scavenger Hunt — 254 Pitt Street West

• The Heroes of Baldur’s Gate have arrived at the François Baby House, as magic has brought a large party of Dungeons & Dragons LEGO mini-figures to the museum’s galleries. Visitors of all ages are invited to gain some experience points (XP) and discover historic treasures as they explore this National Historic Site of Canada by participating in this fun dungeon crawling scavenger hunt. Free admission.

Visit www.MuseumWindsor.ca to learn more about special events and current exhibitions.