The Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, documentation, exhibition and interpretation of objects that reflect the unique history, growth and development of the Town of Ingersoll and surrounding area from pre-pioneer settlement to the present. The Museum brings the past to life through demonstrations, interaction between staff/volunteers and the general public, tours, educational programs, workshops, special events and hands-on activities.


The site consists of a series of five unique buildings, which include a replica 20th century Cheese Factory, the Sherbrooke Barn, Sports Hall of Fame that features locally inducted athletes, a working blacksmith shop and the Ingersoll Community Museum. The Cheese Factory building was the first

structure to be erected in 1977 to commemorate the importance of the dairy and cheese industry. It was the dairy and cheese industry that went on to establish the town of Ingersoll as a thriving commercial and industrial base during the later half of the 19^th century.

The other buildings are home to a wide selection of early farm implements, some of which are used for working demonstrations throughout the summer.

The blacksmith shop holds a working forge and throughout the summer visitors can enjoy demonstrations on how early metalworking was done. The Community Museum displays various artifacts and memorabilia related to household, business and community history and includes a 150 year old barn loom which visitors can try!

The Sports Hall of Fame exhibits various photographs, memorabilia and awards from many of Ingersoll’s local athletes. The hall pays tribute to their many accomplishments and achievements and features the renowned Miss Canada IV speedboat, which was raced by Harold Wilson of Ingersoll in the world class Harmsworth trophy race in 1948 & 1949.


In 1866, at the James Harris Cheese Company, 1 km south of Ingersoll, Ontario, a cheese of mammoth proportions was born! Weighing in at over 7,300 pounds, the round was created by three local cheese factories as part of a unique promotional campaign to market Oxford County cheddar cheese to England, Paris and the United States. Because of its exceptional popularity in England, Oxford County went on to export a large portion of its cheese to this country for well over 50 years.




Book your group tour today! Whether your group is large or small, we will do our best to accommodate your tour group needs & requests. Working demonstrations can be provided for your enjoyment and all tour groups of 20 or more will receive a complimentary cheese sample during their visit! Tour group bookings may be made between May through September.
Cost: $3.00 / Person

Curator Tricia Smith     Tel: 519-485-5510 ( April - September )     Tel: 519-485-0120 ( October - March )     Email: curator@ingersoll.ca

Mailing Address     Town of Ingersoll     130 Oxford St.     Ingersoll, ON     N5C-2V5