The Museum is located in the heart of Old St. Thomas. The first settler, Daniel Rapelje, was given the first land grant, Lot 1 Concession 1 in the Township of Yarmouth, in what would become the City of St. Thomas just a stone's throw away from the Museum. Part of the Museum itself was once owned and occupied by Dr. Charles Duncombe as his family home and doctors office. See Site History for more details. There are a number of historical points of interest in the immediate area around the Museum. These attractions include:

• The Old St. Thomas Church
• The Jumbo Monument
• The Red Mittin (Kniting Supply Store)
• The Michigan Central Bridge
• The Court House ( 1852 )
• Oakton Lodge

Please take a look at the links menu above for the websites of other points of interest. For more information, contact Elgin Tourism. You can also stop in at the Tourism Information Booth open during the summer months adjacent to the Jumbo Monument. Click on the map below to be redirected to their website.