Ross Museum

Ross Museum Ross Museum is operated by The Whitewater Historical Society with collections in five buildings. St.

The exhibit hall includes a general store, school, barber shop, dress-maker's shop, military and railroad memorabilia. There is a beautiful community garden where you can spend some quiet time or have a family picnic over-looking the stream. The resource centre includes a Whitewater Region family history library and genealogical aids for the historian. The Ross House is a fully restored pioneer lo

g home depicting life in the mid-to-late 1800's. The Drive Shed houses agricultural, logging and blacksmith displays and implements. Aidan's Church was carefully restored by volunteers, and is available for family events, including weddings.

We are making progress!  With thanks to Beatty Pilgrim and his son Barry, the Shelter is moving ahead quickly.  Thanks t...
09/04/2026

We are making progress! With thanks to Beatty Pilgrim and his son Barry, the Shelter is moving ahead quickly. Thanks to Buchanan's Gravel for preparing the base and to Bell Lumber for providing the lumber for the base. Here are some pics so far.

The 2026 season of Ross Museum has come to a close (almost). A special thanks to our students, Beth and April, who are r...
08/30/2026

The 2026 season of Ross Museum has come to a close (almost). A special thanks to our students, Beth and April, who are returning to school in September. All the best in the year ahead.

Mark your calendar - our End of Season BBQ will be held on Saturday September 12th, from 2p.m. to 5 p.m., with sausages, beans, and all the trimmings. Music by The eMTees. See you there!

The museum will be open for those who want to browse and tour our exhibits. Other tours can be requested by emailing us at [email protected]

Last Wednesday was the last Kids Day for the 2026 season.  We had a blast this year with a total of 119 kids attending. ...
08/30/2026

Last Wednesday was the last Kids Day for the 2026 season. We had a blast this year with a total of 119 kids attending. A record number! We closed the season with a visit from some live bunnies. A special thank you to Lorraine Hamilton, "the crazy bunny lady" for bringing the bunnies and entertaining everyone. See you next year at kids day!

Just a reminder!  Our LAST Kids' Day is this Wednesday, August 26th at 9:30 a.m.  Come see the live bunnies!!
08/24/2026

Just a reminder! Our LAST Kids' Day is this Wednesday, August 26th at 9:30 a.m. Come see the live bunnies!!

Please help us out!
08/24/2026

Please help us out!

08/09/2026

Come to Ross Museum to see more fascinating artifacts like this. We’re open 10am-4pm Wednesday-Sunday. See you soon!

Here are some additional pictures of the performance by Gillan Rutz. Pretty good crowd despite the weather!
08/09/2026

Here are some additional pictures of the performance by Gillan Rutz. Pretty good crowd despite the weather!

08/09/2026

Thank you to all who came out (despite the rain) to see Gillan Rutz. Gillan entertained us with his stories and songs titled “This Valley I Call Home”. It is a unique collection of valley life experiences.
Thank you Gillan!

UPDATE FOR PIONEER DAY: Gillan Rutz we be preforming at St.Aidans church 2-4 do to the rain. See you soon!
08/08/2026

UPDATE FOR PIONEER DAY: Gillan Rutz we be preforming at St.Aidans church 2-4 do to the rain. See you soon!

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2022 Foresters Falls Road
Cobden, ON
K0J1V0

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