Amherstburg Freedom Museum

The Amherstburg Freedom Museum is a history museum housed in a heritage building that displays exhibitions, documents, and objects. These collections tell the stories of African Canadians across multiple historical periods.

The building was constructed in 1818 and served as a station on the Underground Railroad before opening as a cultural institution in 1975. This transformation reflects how a place with that history became publicly accessible again.

The museum displays African Canadian experiences and their role in shaping Amherstburg's community. Visitors see how people who escaped bondage established themselves and built their societies here.

Access is from King Street in the center of Amherstburg and is walkable from the downtown core. Opening hours vary between weekdays and weekends, so checking ahead helps plan your visit.

The museum grounds include the Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal Church, built in 1848 by people who escaped slavery. This church stands as a separate structure beside the museum and shows the spiritual community that formed there.

Location: Amherstburg

Inception: 1975

Address: 277 King Street

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 12:00-17:00; Saturday-Sunday 13:00-17:00

Phone: +15197365433

Email: curator@amherstburgfreedom.org

Website: http://blackhistoricalmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 42.10124,-83.10573

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:22