Markham Museum

02/01/2025

🌞 Summer Camps Are Here! 🌈

Choose from 8 weeks of exciting summer fun for kids of all ages. From full-day adventures to creative half-day pottery camps, there’s something for everyone to enjoy all summer long. 🎨☀️

Registration opens February 11th at 6:30AM

Visit MarkhamMuseum.ca to learn more!

01/31/2025

Win tickets to Barkham Festival 2025 at Markham Museum!

✨BARKHAM FESTIVAL CONTEST ✨

This is your chance to have your dog featured on one of North America’s largest dog-focused festival logos! This logo will be on highway signs, community centres, libraries, road signs, and banners across the City of Markham!

Contest Duration:�Friday, January 31 to Monday, February 03, 2025

How to enter:
1️⃣ • Comment your Dog’s breed/mix and why you’re excited for Barkham
2️⃣ • Share this post to your Instagram stories
3️⃣ • Follow Markham Museum and

Prize:
1) Four two-day Barkham tickets
2) Your dog breeds silhouette on the 2025 Barkham Festival logo

💜🎪 • BARKHAM FESTIVAL 2025 details:
www.markhamdogalliance.com/barkham
📍• Markham Museum (9350 Markham Rd)
🗓️ • May 31 & June 01
⏰ • 11A - 6P
🚗 • Free Parking

01/30/2025

🎨 Get Creative This Spring with Our Pottery Programs!

Explore your artistic side with Markham Museum’s pottery classes! Whether you're looking for a one-day experience or a deeper dive with our 5- and 10-week sessions, we’ve got the perfect program for you.

📅 Registration opens February 25th at 6:30 AM—don’t miss your chance to craft something amazing!

👉 Check out our schedule now and make your spring unforgettable.

01/29/2025

Our next Spotlight Weekend takes you to Wilson Variety Hall! 🏛️

✨ Calling all fashionistas! Step into the late 1800s and discover the fashion styles of the era. Learn about Mrs. Wilson’s dressmaking process, explore historic styles, and create your very own design on one of our mini mannequins. 🎨👗

Don’t miss out on this interactive experience – perfect for all ages!

📍 Join us this weekend at Markham Museum!

01/28/2025

Markham Moves is on the move! 🚗✨ Last week our beloved Star Car returned to storage as we prepare for a new set of exhibitions.

The Star Car was a product of the Durant Motor Company, which operated in the Leaside district of Toronto on Laird Avenue. Built in 1926, this particular 4-door Star Sedan was first sold in Markham by Ed Stonehouse from his dealership on the northwest corner of Hwy. 7 and Markham Road. The car‘s second owner was Austin Reesor, for whom the Star was a prized possession. The car remains in remarkable condition, with low mileage and an entirely original interior, exterior, including the upholstery. After Mr. Reesor’s death, the Markham Historical Society purchased the car and donated it to Markham Museum in 1989 in recognition of his many efforts to support the museum.

Gift of Markham Historical Society, from the Estate of Austin Reesor.

01/24/2025

🌕🎉🐍

A sneak peek at our Lunar New Year celebration at Markham Museum is happening this weekend!

01/24/2025

🎉🐍 Thank You for Joining Us This Weekend! 🐍🎉

We’re so excited to celebrate Lunar New Year with you!

📅 When: This weekend, January 25–26
⏰ Reminder: Timed tickets are required for entry. Our event is currently sold out but check the link in our bio to see if any tickets become available.
📍 Entry Location: Please enter through our John Lunau Centre.
🏛️ Event Location: The festivities will take place in our Transportation Hall. Tip: Dress warmly for the short walk to the building.

We can’t wait to see you this weekend! 🎊

01/20/2025

Check out the award winning Standing in the Doorway at its new home!

01/20/2025

🎉✨ Lunar New Year Event Update ✨🎉

All tickets for our Lunar New Year celebration have been claimed—thank you for your incredible interest! 🎟️

Please note that admission to the Museum will only be permitted to those with a valid event ticket. We are closed to the public for this special event.

Members can still enjoy walk-in spots, which will open on the hour.

We can’t wait to welcome our guests for an unforgettable celebration! 🐍

📅 Event Date & Time: January 25th and 26th, 10 AM to 5 PM.

01/16/2025

Our next Spotlight Weekend takes you to the Textile Studio! 🧵

✨ Discover fashion, fabric, and fun in our textile studio! Explore fiber arts with drop spindles, looms, embroidery crafts, and more throughout the weekend. 🎨🧶

Don’t miss out on this interactive experience – perfect for all ages!

📍 Join us this weekend at Markham Museum!

01/10/2025

Kick off our Spotlight Weekends with a trip to the Print Shop! 🖨

✨ Watch live printing press demonstrations, try your hand at fun activities, and dive into the art of printmaking. 🖋️🎨

Don’t miss out on this interactive experience – perfect for all ages!

📍 Join us this weekend at Markham Museum!

01/10/2025

🐍 Celebrate Lunar New Year at Markham Museum! 🧧

Join us on January 25th and 26th from 10 AM to 5 PM as we welcome the Year of the Snake with an unforgettable family friendly celebration! 🎉 Explore the traditions of Lunar New Year with hands-on activities, including:

✂️ Paper cutting
📜 Calligraphy
📄 Zhezhi (paper folding)

Plus, enjoy a variety of snake-themed crafts and games that kids and adults will love! 🐍

🎟️ Tickets are FREE—but donations are strongly encouraged to support future cultural programs at Markham Museum.

Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of tradition, creativity, and community. Reserve your spot today! 🌟

Tickets at MarkhamMuseum.ca

01/08/2025

🚶‍♂️ A final walkthrough of Markham Moves!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported this incredible exhibition over the years. Your enthusiasm and engagement have made it truly unforgettable. ❤️

A special thank you to our partners who have supported us with this exhibition:




Canadian Federal Government

Lt-Col Ferguson Mobs

✨ We can’t wait to unveil our upcoming exhibition and share it with you very soon. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!

01/07/2025

🎉 Spotlight Weekends at Markham Museum
📅 January 11 – March 2, 2025

From January 11th to March 2nd, join us as we shine a spotlight on the unique buildings, hands-on activities, and exceptional services that make Markham Museum a true community treasure. 🏛️✨

Each weekend will feature a new focus, giving visitors the chance to explore historic buildings, enjoy interactive demonstrations, and take part in family-friendly fun. There’s always something exciting to discover! ❤️

🌟 Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the best of Markham Museum!

01/05/2025

🚨 Winter Hours Update! 🚨

From Jan 6 – March 9, Markham Museum will have updated hours as we prepare for an exciting exhibition changeover!

🗓️ New Hours:

Mon-Fri: Closed (Pottery pick-up: 11 AM–2 PM)
Sat-Sun: Open 10 AM–5 PM (Pottery pick up available during opening hours)

🌟 Starting January 11th, don’t miss our special weekend highlights every Saturday & Sunday until March 2!

Thank you for your patience as we gear up for new and engaging exhibitions.

01/03/2025

🚨 Exhibition Update! 🚨

This weekend marks the final chance to experience Markham Moves, which will be permanently closing after Sunday, January 5th. Additionally, Markham Community Makers will be temporarily closing as we prepare for new and exciting experiences.

🕙 Weekend Hours:

Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM–5 PM

Thank you to everyone who has visited and supported these incredible exhibitions. Your enthusiasm and curiosity have made them truly special! ❤️

12/31/2024

✨ 2024 Highlights at Markham Museum! ✨

What a year it’s been! From exciting exhibitions and fun-filled events to unforgettable moments with our amazing community, 2024 has been truly special. 📸🎉

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible members, guests, vendors, and partners for your unwavering support and enthusiasm. You’ve made this year one to remember, and we couldn’t have done it without you! ❤️

We can’t wait to welcome you back in 2025 with even more memorable events and exhibitions. 🌟

12/23/2024

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from all of us at Markham Museum! ✨🎄

As the year comes to a close, we want to thank our amazing visitors, members and community for making 2024 so memorable. From exciting exhibitions to family-friendly events, we’ve loved sharing special moments with you all.

Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with joy, laughter, and cherished memories. We can’t wait to welcome you back in the new year for more unforgettable experiences!

This holiday period is your last chance to experience these exhibitions before they close:

Markham Moves will permanently close on January 5th, and
Markham Community Makers will temporarily close on January 5th as we bring a refreshed experience. A reopening date will be announced soon.

Holiday Hours:
🎅 December 23–24: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎁 December 25–26: CLOSED
🎄 December 27–31: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎆 January 1: CLOSED
❄️ January 2–5: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM