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The story behind the cheese capital

The Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum at 290 Harris Street connects the town’s dairy history with a recreated cheese factory and other historic buildings. It is a starting point on Tourism Oxford’s Ingersoll Cheese Trail itinerary, with local food stops to explore afterward.

Wooden farm buildings at Ingersoll Museum beneath leafy trees.
Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum · 2019 · Elgaard

Follow the public funding and delivery

Museum operating requirement and four distinct museum building projects.

Ingersoll · Parks, recreation & culture

Museum - Main Building Roof Repairs

Main Building - This project addresses critical roofing and drainage failures in the museum's main building that are causing significant water damage, mold growth and pest infestation. A full roof system replacement is required due to extensive deterioration as recommended by roofing professionals. Key components include removal of the existing damaged roof system, installation of new plywood sheathing, application of a waterproof membrane, addition of insulation for improved energy efficiency, installation of new durable metal roof.

Ingersoll

In Progress
2026 allocation
$120,000
Next target
No next date listed
Latest update
2026-06-30 · Spending reported through this date

Ingersoll · Parks, recreation & culture

Museum - Main Building Exterior Siding

Main Building - This project involves a comprehensive restoration and upgrade of the main buildings exterior envelope to prevent water intrusion, eliminate pest infestation and improve thermal performance for artifact preservation.

Ingersoll

Procured
2026 allocation
$127,000
Next target
No next date listed
Latest update
2026-06-30 · Spending reported through this date

Ingersoll · Parks, recreation & culture

Museum - Main Building - HVAC

Main Building - This project is essential for artifact preservation and will involve a comprehensive upgrade to the main buildings heating and ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system to establish stable, controlled environmental conditions.

Ingersoll

Procured
2026 allocation
$22,000
Next target
No next date listed
Latest update
2026-06-30 · Spending reported through this date

Ingersoll · Parks, recreation & culture

Museum - Main Building - Interior Repairs

Main Building - This project focuses on the critical repair and restoration of interior surfaces within the main building that have sustained damage from water infiltration and mold growth. The primary objective is to ensure long-term structural integrity and safe occupancy of the space.

Ingersoll

Procured
2026 allocation
$68,000
Next target
No next date listed
Latest update
2026-06-30 · Spending reported through this date
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