Castle Kilbride is located in the town of Baden which is nestled just off Highway 7/8 between Kitchener and Stratford. Exit at Foundry Street/Waterloo Road 51 to Baden and follow the museum signage.
Important Update:
The exterior restoration projects underway at the castle is nearing completion. Though the lawns are accessible by appointment only, tours of the interior remain fully operational.
Exterior restorations are expected to be completed on or about Friday, June 30, 2023.
Touring Hours
Castle Kilbride is open
Wednesday to Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
June and July tickets available here
Walk-ins are always welcome!
Admission
- Adults $9
- Seniors (65+) $8
- Students $8 (13+ with valid school id.)
- Child $5 (ages 5-12)
- Family $25 (2 adults, up to 3 children)
(*Prices include HST)
Group tours
Castle Kilbride is pleased to offer group tours.
Group tour rate is $7 p.p. for groups of over 10 people.
Please contact us to book tour.
Interior photography
Please turn off your cameras and devices and enjoy the museum firsthand- interior photography and/or recording is not permitted inside Castle Kilbride.
Accessibility
Customer Service for the Museum
- Parking Lot- The parking lot to access the Township of Wilmot Administration Complex and Castle Kilbride is the same. Two accessible parking spaces are available and are located closest to the building. There is no cost to use the parking lot.
- Transportation- Patrons visiting from Waterloo Region can visit by bus using Grand River Transit (GRT) Route 77. The drop off is at the front gates of the museum and there is a paved sidewalk to the entrance doors.
- Entrance- The main entrance into Castle Kilbride is the same entrance as the Township of Wilmot’s Administration Complex. There are 6 (six) wide concrete steps with a sturdy handrail. The accessibility entrance ramp is located here as well and is to the left of the stairs. This entrance is equipped with an automatic door.
- Wheelchair or Mobility Issues- Three of the four floors are accessible by elevator. The attic and belvedere (cap) spaces are not accessible by elevator. They have 20 steps with sturdy handrails. For patrons that cannot make it to this area, there is a binder with information as well as a monitor that shows a video with verbal tours and captioning to show and explain what the space looks like. The museum also has one wheelchair for use should a patron need one. Seating areas are also located throughout the museum for patrons.
- Washrooms- Accessible washrooms are available on every floor. Most washrooms are single user and universal, except the basement washrooms as they have more than one stall. A change table is located in the washroom on the main level. Two washrooms are equipped with dispensers for free menstrual products.
- Admission- Support persons that are accompanying a person with disabilities while visiting the museum or participating in programming receive complimentary admission.
- Service Animals- Service animals such as guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome at the museum. Service, assistant, and emotional support animals must be kept with you at all times and be identifiable as working. This includes a harness or lead which indicates their status. If your service animal is not a dog, please contact the museum prior to your visit.
- Customer Service Desk- The desk is located right inside the main doors and accessible ramp. A museum representative is always present at this location during opening hours.
- Programming and Bookings- Museum staff will take accessibility and inclusion into account during program development and delivery. Museum staff will inquire with individuals making advance groups bookings if there are any issues or barriers we need to keep in mind while accommodating the group.
Feedback- have any ideas or suggestions for improvements to accessibility at Castle Kilbride let us know.
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