Perth, ON, Canada   |   February, 2008   |   Attraction

Hours: Mon to Fri 10AM - 5PM; Sat and Sun 1PM - 5PM. The Perth Museum is open year round. The Perth Museum is housed in Matheson House, c1840, on the main street of Downtown Heritage Perth. Matheson House is named after the well-to-do Scottish merchant, the Honourable Roderick Matheson, who lived in this house with his family for over 90 years. This nationally designated historic stone dwelling features 4 period rooms restored to depict the life of a wealthy 19th century family plus two galleries where changing exhibitions are displayed. Displays include the last fatal duel fought in Canada, the Mammoth Cheese, and the famous Marks Brothers (the most remarkable theatrical family in Canadian history). The museum is air-conditioned and municipal parking is available. Group tours are welcome. Admission is by donation. http://wikitravel.org/en/Perth_(Ontario)