Museums & Galleries

Museums in the area are devoted to the engaging history of those who endured the hardships of pioneering in the 19th century,  The museums preserve the heritage of the local communities for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.  Visiting museums is a good learning experience for the whole family. Housed in historic buildings, all feature either permanent or changing exhibits, with temporary displays and special events supplementing the exhibit themes.

East Gwillimbury

Sharon Temple Museum. Unusual 1830's temple, plus five other buildings. Open May through October, Wednesday through Sunday. Gift shop and special events. 18994 Leslie Street Sharon. 905-478-2389. 

York Region

Aurora Museum. Wednesday through Saturday and on Sunday afternoons. Local history museum in 1886 school. Changing exhibits and research facilities. Free admission. 22 Church Street, Aurora. 905-727-8991. 

Aurora Town Hall Skylight Gallery. 905-727-1375.

Eildon Hall Museum. Located at Sibbald Point Provincial Park, Sutton West. 905-722-3268.

Elman W. Campbell Museum. Visit Newmarket's past through exhibits, programs and special events in historic 1884 Registry Office. Open year round, Tuesday through Saturday. 134 Main Street South, Newmarket. 905-953-5341.

Georgina Historical Society and Museum. P.O. Box 495, Sutton West, L0E 1R0. 905-476-4301 ext. 284.

Hillary House Museum. 15372 Yonge Street, Aurora. 905-727-4015.

Heritage School House. 2 Valleywood Drive, Markham. 905-470-6119. 

King Township Museum. Open Sundays, 1-5 pm in July and August and by appointment. Features local artifacts, also on-site King Station (c1852), Canada's oldest standing railway station. 1850 Church, 1860 Church. Free admission. 2920 King Road, King City. 905-833-2331.

Latcham Gallery. Public gallery with monthly exhibitions plus workshops, talks and special events. Come and view the permanent collection of outdoor sculpture. 6240 Main Street, Stouffville. 905-640-2395.

McMichael Canadian Art Gallery. Group of Seven, Inuit, First Nations and contemporary Canadian art, plus family days, group tours, corporate events, restaurant, shopping, trails and more. 10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg. 905-893-1121.

Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum. Experience the rural lifestyle of the 1800's through our restored Log Cabin, Victorian farmhouse and c 1900 classroom. 14732 Woodbine Avenue, 3 kms north of Bloomington Road. Special events and changing exhibits. 905-727-8954.

Wild Wings Gallery. Large selection of original art, sculpture, posters, plates and limited edition prints. Custom framing. 16845 Highway 27, Village Green Market, Schomberg. 905-939-7909.

York Durham Heritage Railway Museum. RR1 Uxbridge. 905-852-3696.

York County Hospital Link Gallery. 596 Davis Drive, Newmarket. 905-895-4521.