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McCrae House is the birthplace of John McCrae (1872-1918), doctor, soldier and author of “In Flanders Fields.”
McCrae House is renovated.
The operation of the museum was transferred to the City of Guelph, and along with the Guelph Civic Museum was merged under the name Guelph Museums.
The federal government through the Historic Sites and Monuments Board designated John McCrae a person of national significance, and designated the house a place of national significance.
A group of Guelph citizens purchased the building with the intention of preserving it as a museum. This group formed the Lt. Col. John McCrae Birthplace Society and began raising money for its restoration.
The house was owned by the McCrae family.
The small limestone cottage was built
Wednesday to Friday, August 26 to 28 | 2 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, September 2 to 4 | 2 p.m. Tour McCrae House, and then relax and reflect over tea and scones in the peaceful backyard gardens. Menu includes McCrae House Tea, scones with whipped cream, jam and berries and treats. $17 per person + HST paid the…
Please note that the Guelph Pipe Band Concert is SOLD OUT. Pull up your lawn chair and enjoy the sound of bagpipes at the end of the day. The Guelph…
The Harvest Tea is fully booked. Reservations required. Seasonal harvest tea in the backyard at McCrae House National Historic Site, with scones, cream, fresh fruit, and great company. Physical distance protocols in place. Dress for weather! $17 per person + HST paid the day of your reservation at McCrae House. Touch-free forms of payment are…
McCrae House will be open extended hours on Wednesday, November 11 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guelph Civic Museum will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limited capacity.…
Tuesday to Sunday, August 3 to September 5 | 2 p.m. Tea at Two resumes daily at 2 pm Tuesday through Sunday, August 3 to September 5. After touring McCrae…
McCrae House is pleased to welcome back Pipe & Drum Evenings with the Guelph Pipe Band! Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Pipe Band practicing at McCrae House Memorial…
Thursday through Saturday, August 19-21 | 7 PM Thursday through Saturday, August 26-28 | 7 PM Saturday matinee, August 21 and 28 | 2 PM Synopsis: The play depicts the events of a single night, May 2nd, 1915, in the life of John McCrae. McCrae returns to his dugout physically and emotionally exhausted after having…
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Guelph Pipe Band as they perform in full regalia at McCrae House Memorial Gardens Wednesday September 8 at 6:30 pm. This event is free and requires advanced pre-registration through Eventbrite. You'll need to bring your own lawn chairs, and social distancing will be in effect. This event is…
Guelph Museums is owned and operated by the City of Guelph.
