Special Events and Programs

Programs

Eliza Bell's Art Studio

Did you know that Dr.Alexander Graham Bell's mother was an artist? In this program we will share the basics of drawing with you and give you a closer look into Mrs. Eliza Bell's artwork. Materials will be provided. There is no program on March 18, 2026. Registration is required at Brantford.ca/ACTIVENET.

  • Ages 8 to 12
  • Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 
  • February 4 to April 1, 2026 (activity number 26907) 
  • $120.00 per person, 8 sessions

Special events

We offer a variety of special events all year. Learn more below.  Call us for more information.

Toonie Tours – February 16, 2026

Families are invited to pre-book a guided tour for a special rate on Family Day. Tour Dr. Alexander Graham Bell’s home, see where he invented Canada’s first telephone and visit the museum’s new Telephone Exhibition. Children ages 4 and under are free. Hourly tours are available beginning at 9:00 a.m. with the last tour taking place at 3:00 p.m. Tours are not available at 12 p.m. Tours are limited to a maximum of 8 people. To book, call 519-756-6220 or email bellhomestead@brantford.ca.

  • Monday, February 16, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding 12:00 p.m.
  • $2 per person