Markham Museum

9350 Markham Road, Markham

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905-305-5970

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About Markham Museum

Markham Museum offers a unique family and educational experience on its 25 acres of parkland, featuring over 20 historic buildings.

Presenting the main themes of settlement as it relates to the environment, and the technologies used to adapt to life, the Museum’s many quality programs focus on the continued growth of our community. The Museum’s exhibitions and events engage the community as a whole and attract thousands of visitors to Markham and the Greater Toronto Area each year.

What to do at Markham Museum?

Attractions & Things to Do

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Go on daily guided tours of the museum site: year-round tours are offered for families and small groups (excluding special event days). During the winter, guests can go snowshoeing or, in the summer, Geocaching around the 25-acre property at no additional cost!

The Markham Museum collection is held in one of Canada’s first LEED gold standard museum spaces, featuring three exhibition spaces. Our grounds house over 20 historic buildings to be explored, including a mill, recreated businesses, and family homes.

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Public programming for the whole family is offered year-round with many seasonal themes, crafts and/or hands-on activities such as KEVA Planks. The Museum also offers a variety of pre-registered special interest programs for children, teens and adults, from Munchkins and Science Magic to Wheel-throwing classes in our Pottery Studio.

Camps take place during PA Days and over the March, Summer, and Winter Breaks when school is out.

Annual events are Applefest and Scaryfest, which include a full day of indoor and outdoor fun for the family with special programming throughout our exhibits.

Host a birthday party for your children at the museum. Offerings include specialized birthday packages that feature hands-on activities with trained museum staff and free time in our party room!

Markham Museum offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for your special event ranging from wedding ceremonies in our 19th century church to family barbecues in our garden pavilion.

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Who Will Enjoy the Attraction Best?

There is something for every member of the family at the museum.

When to visit Markham Museum?

Markham Museum Hours

Thanksgiving to Victoria Day ( Labour Day to Canada Day (Fall/Winter season)

  • Monday and Tuesday — CLOSED
  • Wednesday to Friday— 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Saturday and Sunday— 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

SPECIAL WINTER BREAK HOURS

  • Dec 24 — 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Dec 27-31 — 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • January 2-7 — Open 10:00 to 5:00 PM

Closed as per our typical hours of operation on December 25, 26, and January 1.

Snow shoeing is available with admission during winter months.

Canada Day to Labour Day (Spring/Summer Season)

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Daily

Research facility is available.

The Museum is closed on New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Simcoe Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.

Time required to visit:

One hour & up, depending on interest.

How much to visit Markham Museum?

 
Admission

Adults (18+): $7.00

Seniors/Students: $6.00

Children (2-12): $5.00

Family of four (Max. 2 adults): $20.00

Discounts:

A few ways you could visit us for free: if you already have a Family membership to the Markham Museum, Flato Markham Theatre, or Varley Art Gallery in the City of Markham, if you are a Cultural Access Pass holder or are a participant in the Association of Science and Technology Centres Travel Passport Program (restrictions may apply, see your original membership for details).

How to get to Markham Museum?

mapmarkhamLocated north of 16th Avenue on the West side of Markham Road.

Directions by car

  • Highway 401 – take Highway 404 NorthHighway 404 North – take Highway 7 East
    Highway 7 East – turn left at Main Street Markham/Markham Road
    Main Street Markham North – Museum is located on Main Street just north of 16th Avenue (first major street north of Highway 7)
  • Highway 407 – take Markham Road/Highway 48 exit NorthMarkham Road North – Museum is located on Markham Road just north of 16th Avenue (first major street north of Highway 7)

Accessible by public transit: Please check with the TTC or York Region Transit or GO Transit for the most accurate transit information available.

Free parking available on site.

What about Amenities & Accessibility at Markham Museum?

Washrooms are available onsite and there are wheel chair accessible washrooms available.

Most buildings are wheel chair accessible.

Cameras are allowed and encouraged!

While no food is allowed in our exhibitions or historic buildings, you can bring food with you and have a picnic outside at our picnic tables.

 

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