332 Road 3 W, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5 519.733.4034 Email: questions@jackminer.com
332 Road 3 W, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5 519.733.4034 Email: questions@jackminer.com
The museum houses various Miner family memorabilia from the late 1800s, back when the family’s brick and tile manufacturing plant was in operation. It features many letters and photos from distinguished visitors such as Henry Ford and Ty Cobb, two of Jack’s closest friends. The walls are full of breathtaking period photography from some of the most influential photographers of that generation. Visitors can view some of the original waterfowl bands, various era-specific tools, taxidermy birds, and even Jack Miner’s lecture clothing.
In 1880, this building was initially designed and built by Mr. Tom Jenner, who had no architectural training. It was built as a horse stable with a hayloft on the second floor and to house Jack and his wife Laona’s buggy and carriages. In 1925, when the geese were congregating in large numbers at the sanctuary, it was re-built by Jim Bennett and Alex Cascadden with an additional story, as can been seen by a painting inside. It was remodelled to act as an observation tower, which Jack Miner referred to as “his oblookatory.” In 1977, when the observation tower was no longer needed, Mr. Konrad Kehl and Sons of Harrow were commissioned to remodel the building once again by taking off the third story and keeping the original architectural design to use as the Jack Miner museum. Many volunteers helped with the creating of the museum, but it was Beth Shaughnessy who organized and displayed all the artifacts for the family. It has since been remodeled, adding some warmth with pine wood and some more modern cabinets and lighting. The upstairs is currently used for storage and additional office space.
Visit during the week during the summer months or the weekend. Closed December until March.
Interested in supervising or leading private tours in the Jack Miner Museum? Visit our Volunteer Page.
All buildings are CLOSED
for Christmas Holiday
(December 22 – January 8)
Winter Hours (January 8 – April 30)
Learning Centre: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays • 10AM – 3PM
Museum + Gift Shop:
By chance or by appointment
Kennedy Woods, Grounds
and Public Viewing Pond
Every day, sunrise to sunset!
BOOK A TOUR
Please call (519) 733-4034
or email questions@jackminer.com
THE GROUNDS AND TRAILS ARE OPEN SUNRISE TO SUNSET
YEAR ROUND
All buildings are CLOSED
for Christmas Holiday
(December 22 – January 8)
Winter Hours (January 8 – April 30)
Learning Centre: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
10AM – 3PM
Museum + Gift Shop:
By chance or by appointment
Kennedy Woods, Grounds and Public Viewing Pond
Every day, sunrise to sunset!
Extended Summer Hours (July 1 – September 30)
Learning Centre:
Open Every Day, 10AM – 3PM
Museum:
Open Every Day, 10AM – 3PM
Main Historical House:
By Appointment
BOOK A TOUR
Please call (519) 733-4034
or email questions@jackminer.com
Address:
332/360 Road 3 West
Kingsville, ON,
Canada N9Y 2E5
Phone:
(519) 733-4034
Email:
questions@jackminer.com
CURRICULUM-BASED FIELD TRIPS
For inquiries, bookings, and more information, email: molewski@jackminer.com