Markham Museum

Markham Museum If you are looking for a unique family experience, Markham Museum offers 25 acres of parkland including an orchard and heritage gardens.

Our site features a variety of buildings representing the on-going growth of our community. See re-created businesses, family homes and mills. Enjoy a personal tour and then stroll the Museum. Bring a picnic or pick up food at one of our many local establishments and find a quiet spot to unwind. Customized tours are available for families with young children except on special event days.

Unleash your child’s creativity this PA Day at Markham Museum! 🎨✨⏰ Date: Friday, June 5🕒 Time: 9 AM to 4 PMMarkham Museu...
05/30/2026

Unleash your child’s creativity this PA Day at Markham Museum! 🎨✨

⏰ Date: Friday, June 5
🕒 Time: 9 AM to 4 PM

Markham Museum's Pottery PA Day Camp is the perfect hands-on adventure for kids ages 7-13. From coiling and pinching to slab building, young artists will discover the magic of pottery as they decorate, paint, and bring their creations to life!

Limited spots remain - register now at MarkhamMuseum.ca or through the link in bio!



Vaultra Storage Markham, a proud community partner, offers secure, modern storage with 5-star service.Connect and learn ...
05/29/2026

Vaultra Storage Markham, a proud community partner, offers secure, modern storage with 5-star service.

Connect and learn more about their tailored stress-free solutions at Markham Museum’s events this year!

Vaultra Storage – Markham
8623 McCowan Rd, Markham, ON

Visit us next Thursday, June 4th for a beekeeper visit at 12:30pm! 🐝Stop on by and ask any buzzing questions you may hav...
05/28/2026

Visit us next Thursday, June 4th for a beekeeper visit at 12:30pm! 🐝

Stop on by and ask any buzzing questions you may have while watching the hive hard at work!

📍Honey Bee Hive located behind Maxwell Cabin

*Note: Please stay a respectful distance away from the bees, behind their natural garden fence, to allow space for them to do their important work.

Follow and check for scheduled visits at https://myhive.alveole.buzz/e23c2f47-97f5-45d1-8eac-5c287624d577



Weaving now available at Markham Museum! 🧵✨Rebel Textile Collective's professional weavers are here to guide you through...
05/28/2026

Weaving now available at Markham Museum! 🧵✨

Rebel Textile Collective's professional weavers are here to guide you through the basics of weaving and experimenting with fun patterns and colours!

Upcoming Sessions:
👉 1 Day Weaving Taster Session | Sunday, June 7
👉 1 Day Weaving Taster Session | Saturday, June 26
👉 Half-Day Yarn Wrapping (Off Loom Weaving) | Saturday, July 18

Learn more at MarkhamMuseum.ca/Programs and register today at www.Rebeltextile.ca!



📣 Please welcome Queen Charlotte Alma Buzzy! 🐝👑We’re filled with excitement and gratitude from your amazing suggestions ...
05/27/2026

📣 Please welcome Queen Charlotte Alma Buzzy! 🐝👑

We’re filled with excitement and gratitude from your amazing suggestions to help us name our queen bee. This wouldn’t bee possible without our wonderful community! 💛

Charlotte - William Berczy’s Wife’s name
Alma - First Female Mayor of Markham
Buzzy - Community Pick!

Did you know? A queen bee only lives 3-5 years and is the sole mother to the whole colony. They are the only reproductive female in the hive and can lay up to 2,000 eggs per day during peak seasons!

Follow and stay up to date with all the latest buzz in the hive at https://myhive.alveole.buzz/e23c2f47-97f5-45d1-8eac-5c287624d577



Summer programs start next week! 🎨☀️Let your imagination spin as you shape clay your way at Markham Museum's pottery stu...
05/26/2026

Summer programs start next week! 🎨☀️

Let your imagination spin as you shape clay your way at Markham Museum's pottery studio! Dedicated instructors will teach techniques and foundational skills each week as you learn to create with your hands! 👐✨

Programs available this summer:
👉 5 Week Adult Wheel Throwing Courses
👉 4 Week Adult Beginner Wheel Throwing Courses
👉 4 Week Adult Hand-Building Courses

⏰ Set a reminder: registration starts June 2 at 6:30 AM!

Explore all available courses at MarkhamMuseum.ca/Programs or visit the link in our bio!



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The Friends of the Markham Museum Board is currently recruiting to fill one to four vacancies.The Board provides support...
05/25/2026

The Friends of the Markham Museum Board is currently recruiting to fill one to four vacancies.

The Board provides support with community-based advice, fundraising, promoting partnerships, grant seeking, and assisting with public events.

Apply by June 3: markham.ca/Volunteering

This Museum Month Monday we are highlighting our Markham Community Makers! 🎨✨Meet our featured Community Makers:🪵 Jacob ...
05/25/2026

This Museum Month Monday we are highlighting our Markham Community Makers! 🎨✨

Meet our featured Community Makers:
🪵 Jacob Roth - previously a farmer and a mechanic, he used his skills to create beautiful sculptures from various wood, fabric, and metal scraps reflecting scenes from his life, all created in his very own workshop he built himself.

⚒️ William Ellis Beebe - a talented craftsmen known for the quality of his edge in blacksmithing metal tools and objects for agriculture, transportation, and home. He also played a key role in the development of the Box Grove community.

🧵Jane "Jeannie" Ogden - a teacher in the Markham-Agincourt area creating detailed quilts in her spare time, Ogden was a resourceful women using recycled fabrics of suits and dresses with intricate patterns and fabrics, blending practicality with beauty in everyday life.

🖋️ Christian Hoover - Taking a break from farming due to an illness, Hoover created Fraktur (Pennsylvanian German folk art) with stylized lettering and colourful works of art commemorating important life events such as birth and marriage records.

Visit us today to learn more about maker culture in our Markham Community Makers exhibit!



Get your weave on! 🧵✨Make your own fabulous works of art with your very own hands! Rebel Textile Collective is at Markha...
05/24/2026

Get your weave on! 🧵✨

Make your own fabulous works of art with your very own hands! Rebel Textile Collective is at Markham Museum for hands-on weaving workshops where you can learn basic techniques, patterns, colours, and more to create your own unique piece! No experience needed!

Courses Available:
👉 1 Day Weaving Taster Session | Sunday, June 7
👉 1 Day Weaving Taster Session | Saturday, June 26
👉 Half-Day Yarn Wrapping (Off Loom Weaving) | Saturday, July 18

Learn more at MarkhamMuseum.ca/Programs and register today at www.Rebeltextile.ca!



Millennial PR Team 🍏 vs Gen Z Social Team 🍎Markham Museum has been around for generations. Our pottery programs are for ...
05/21/2026

Millennial PR Team 🍏 vs Gen Z Social Team 🍎

Markham Museum has been around for generations. Our pottery programs are for all generations.

👇 Comment which team you are part of!



Address

9350 Markham Road
Markham, ON
L3P3J3

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+19053055970

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