Discover MORE with us at The Canadian Glove Museum
Welcome to The Canadian Glove Museum, where history, innovation, and craftsmanship come alive. Located in Newfoundland, our museum showcases the fascinating world of glove manufacturing, from raw materials to finished products. Enjoy interactive exhibits, engaging demonstrations, and special events. Discover gloves worn by icons like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, David Suzuki, and Audrey Hepburn, as well as cultural and historical gloves from the 1900s. Hands-on activities and plant tours make your visit unforgettable.
What people are saying about us
Daphne B2024-10-01 Impressive We were very impressed by the thoroughness of the tour, which highlighted each step in their manufacturing process. It is wonderful that the hard working people of the area can find employment they can take pride in!! We've recommended the tour to many friends and family Jane H2024-09-25 Time well spent and worth every moment What a wonderful surprise this whole visit was. Only popped in to see the museum and we got a full tour of the production area which was fascinating. Who knew there was so much technical expertise required and gloves made for just about every eventuality. This really was a memorable moment in our Canadian trip. Benjmain O2024-09-15 Glove museum is a must visit! My dad and I recently visited the glove museum, and had an awesome tour with the tour guide Catherine! (Who just happens to be my sister.) The museum had many interesting artifacts that document the history and development of glove manufacturing. Lots of items you can’t see anywhere else! Even as someone who’s worked at the glove factory in the past, there was so much to learn on the factory tour. Grateful we got chance to do a tour before the summer ended, and with my sister as the tour guide. Thanks Catherine! Abbey S2024-09-13 Hidden Gem! The Canadian Glove Museum in Point Leamington is a fantastic surprise! I didn’t expect to be so intrigued, but the exhibits are incredibly well-done and full of fascinating history. From fashion to functionality, you learn so much about the evolution of gloves. The interactive displays and passionate staff make the experience engaging from start to finish. It’s a unique stop, and if you’re in Newfoundland, it’s absolutely worth a visit. You’ll walk away with a whole new appreciation for something we all use but rarely think about! Angie W2024-09-09 Two Glove Thumbs UP! After many years of driving past the glove factory and wondering what went on inside, this was our 1st visit. Wow, we were impressed! Our sweet and knowledgeable hostess, Phoebe started our tour started at the glove museum. So interesting to see the different celebrity's gloves on display (such as Elvis's war gloves!) And the history and processes of the glove factory. Next we went into the actual factory to see gloves and fibers being made. There is a bee hive of activity happening there! They make much of their own fibres into yarn to produce their gloves. In 24 hrs they make enough yarn to go around the world 1.5 times. Wow.We also learned about materials, processes and machinery as we visited each dept. If you havent yet, you should go. We would highly recommend visiting the factory. We enjoyed it and was super interesting and impressive too. Jack B2024-08-22 Amazing Always knew the glove museum was a big employer in Point Leamington but this was really surprising, tour guide was extremely friendly and helped us lots. Thelma L2024-08-20 Amazing and unbelievable! Amazing museum and factory. We visited the museum and had a very informative tour with Carolyn. After the tour she then took us to the factory and it was mind blowing. The machinery and technology is beyond words, and the safety taken to protect the employees was impressive. The staff were friendly, professional and very helpful to us. Would like to give a big thank you to Carolyn, Eve and especially Madonna, who went over the top to help us. This museum/factory and Point Leamington is a must see!! RisibleM2024-08-16 Glove Love 💕🧤 💕🧤The glove museum and tour are very interesting! The care gone into every detail of the museum and the factory tour (showing the car gone into every detail of each glove!) was amazing. I would have never thought that a glove museum and factory could be so impressive, but we did the tour in July with 11 of us (three generations) and everyone loved it! The little gift counter has some cool unique souvenirs available, too. Pt Leamington is a beautiful town, so if you’re in central and want to see something different, we recommend checking this place out!I have these same gloves (see pic) and still use them every winter! 😍(There’s a FB contest on right now, hoping for a chance to win a gift card! 🤩) Larissa W2024-08-10 Go!! You need to check it out!! We are from originally from Point Leamington and this was our first visit to the Museum. We were amazed! It’s well laid out and lots to look at and learn about. I’d recommend a visit to everyone. And if you have time take the tour of the plant too. It’s amazing the production that takes place there. A great addition to our little town! 😍 Jessica F2024-07-23 Gloves Have Never Been so Interesting! When you hear "glove museum" it doesn't spark much excitement but wow! The staff here are incredible, friendly, and so so knowledgeable. They take you on a journey that includes history, culture, fame, fortune, science, and even outer space!This is a must see, whether you take friends, family, or coworkers, do not miss out on this hidden gem!