Annandale National Historic Site is home to the community museum and is a hub for public programming and cultural events.

What to see

Annandale House 
Nationally designated for its magnificent interior, Annandale House serves as a monument to the Victorian style of design known as the Aesthetic Art Movement. Popularized by Oscar Wilde, this movement encouraged the use of colour and decorative detailling in all areas of the home. From extravagant, hand-painted ceilings and elaborate inlaid floors to ornate mantles, hinges and stained glass, Annandale truly combines the best of what the Aesthetes professed. Built in the 1880s by E.D. Tillson, first mayor of Tillsonburg, Annandale National Historic Site is a visual experience you won't soon forget.

Community museum
A municipally owned and operated facility attached to Annandale House containing more than 18,000+ items from Tillsonburg's history.

Tourism information centre 
Provides free information about tourism attractions throughout Southwestern Ontario.

The museum complex provides visitors the opportunity to tour both restored period rooms and local history galleries. Facility totally accessible. Picinic areas, special programs and tours available. Open year round Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. During July and August also open Saturdays 12 p.m .to 4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Annandale National Historic Site is open year-round--with extended hours in the summer months. Coming with a large group? Contact us for information on our group services.

Annandale National Historic Site is only minutes from Highway 401 and Highway 3.

From Highway 401

• Take Exit 218
• Head south to Tillsonburg
• Turn east on Concession Street
• Turn south on Tillson Avenue
• Turn east on Brock Street E.
• Turn right on Corless Lane

From Highway 3

• Take exit for Highway 19 North
• Turn west on Simcoe Street
• Turn north on Tillson Avenue
• Turn east on Brock Street E.
• Turn right on Corless Lane