Welcome to Eldon House
Eldon House is a historic site in downtown London that has been preserved and maintained since 1960 when it was donated to the City of London.
When you walk into the gates of Eldon House, you are walking into another time.
As you enter through the front doors, you will be welcomed by an Eldon House Historical Interpreter who will answer your questions and assist in making your visit as convenient and comfortable as possible. The tours of the museum are self-guided with opportunity to learn about the life and times and collections of Harris Family from staff and panels throughout the historic home. Read More.
First time visit? Start with the About page to find out more about Eldon House. If you would like to know about what is happening in the coming weeks, visit the Events page for more information.
Announcements
March 15, 2020
COVID-19 Update: March 15, 9:00am
With the health and safety of our visitors in mind, and in light of recommendations from the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health, Eldon House will be temporarily closed to the public beginning Sunday, March 15.
Full Statement: https://eldonhouse.ca/coronavirus/
Eldon House is currently fundraising for a new kitchen in our Interpretive Center. The Interpretive Center kitchen helps cater all of our events and programs, and as our programs continue to expand, the need for a new kitchen has become evident. Eldon House will be holding fundraisers all year, with proceeds going towards the renovations. Consider attending one of our fundraising events, or contact Eldon House for information on how to donate directly.
Eldon House is looking to hire for our summer positions! We are looking to fill positions for the summer gardens assistant and summer tea servers. For more information go to the Get Involved page.
Eldon House is currently experiencing some issues with its phone system. If you are having troubles reaching us please call 519-661-2489 ext. 5169. We are terribly sorry for the inconvenience and are working to fix this issue as soon as possible.
NEW! Get your tickets online.
You can now register and purchase tickets for our events right here on our website! Click here to get started.
About Eldon House Heritage Site and Gardens
Eldon House is an historic site in downtown London that has been preserved and maintained since 1960 when it was donated to the City of London. It was home to four generations of the Harris family, and is an excellent example of Georgian and Regency architectural styles. Its gardens are considered among the most beautiful in the city.
