Oil Museum of Canada, History museum in Oil Springs, Canada
The Oil Museum of Canada features exhibits of petroleum industry artifacts, geological displays, and historical drilling equipment from North American oil exploration.
James Miller Williams established the first commercial oil well at this location in 1858, marking the beginning of petroleum industry in North America.
The museum exhibits document the technical innovations and global influence of Lambton County oil workers who developed specialized extraction methods.
Located 30 minutes southeast of Sarnia, the museum offers guided tours through indoor galleries, outdoor equipment displays, and access to functioning oil fields.
Visitors can observe the oldest operating oil field in North America through preserved nineteenth-century structures and original pumping systems.
Location: Oil Springs
Inception: July 1960
Part of: First Commercial Oil Field
Address: 2423 Kelly Road
Website: https://lambtonmuseums.ca/en/oil-museum-of-canada/oil-museum-of-canada.aspx
GPS coordinates: 42.77333,-82.12083
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:53
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