Friends of the Elman W. Campbell Museum

04/05/2025

🐇 Join us at our Easter Fun Event!
Date: Saturday, April 12
Time: 11-Noon or 1-2 PM
Cost: $5.50/child
Register at: https://newmarket.perfectmind.com

We are located in Newmarket at
134 Main Street South.

03/29/2025

03/27/2025

Scouts Canada

03/27/2025

🇨🇦 Celebrate Newmarket’s history for May is Museum month by building your very own LEGO® Heritage Building!

The Elman W. Campbell Museum’s Heritage Building LEGO® Competition is back by popular demand.

The piece must depict an existing Newmarket Heritage Building and submissions are due by May 3. Winners will be announced in May when we celebrate 🏆

Learn more at https://www.newmarket.ca/museum

01/10/2025

🧱 Back by popular demand – the Elman W. Campbell Museum is hosting another Heritage Building LEGO® Competition!

The piece must depict an existing Newmarket Heritage Building and submissions are due by May 3, 2025. Winners will be announced in May when we celebrate

Start planning your creations now because there multiple prizes up for grabs!🏅

Age categories include:
• Ages 12 and under
• Ages 13 and over

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4aoHri1

Need some inspiration? Check out Newmarket’s Heritage Buildings at https://bit.ly/429sSg9

01/04/2025

Wee Fun Wednesdays: A Playful Adventure for Tots & Caregivers!

🎨🧩 Join us at the Museum every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a fun morning of creativity, and connection! Suitable for ages 1 to 4, parent/guardian supervision required, $5.50/child. Pre-register at https://newmarket.perfectmind.com

Our drop-in program is the perfect opportunity for toddlers and caregivers to engage in activities that promote communication, cooperation, and imagination. Enjoy hands-on playtime with tabletop activities, a craft, and explore our displays!

Each Wednesday features a different fun theme.

The Elman W. Campbell Museum is located at 134 Main Street S, in historic downtown Newmarket.

01/02/2025

🌟✨ As we close the chapter on 2024, we’re reminiscing about all the incredible memories made here at the Elman W. Campbell Museum! One of our favorite comments from our visitor book reads: “Very cozy and memorable experience. Great history of Newmarket.”
🏡📚 Thank you to everyone who visited in 2024. We can't wait to create more unforgettable displays and programs for you all this year! 🎉🎈

12/28/2024

🎉 Exciting News for the New Year!
Get ready to explore and learn with our upcoming programs at the Elman W. Campbell Museum. Whether you’re a history buff or looking for family-friendly activities, we have something for everyone. Don't miss out on these amazing experiences that will inspire and educate. Register at https://newmarket.perfectmind.com

To check out our schedule and for more information, visit https://www.newmarket.ca/museum

The Elman W. Campbell Museum is located at 134 Main St., S, Newmarket.

12/18/2024

Elman W. Campbell Museum Holiday Hours ❄️

We will return to our regular schedule on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
For information on our upcoming programs in the New Year, visit
https://www.newmarket.ca/museum
The Museum is located in historic, downtown Newmarket at 134 Main St., S.

11/08/2024

In honour of Remembrance Day, the Elman W. Campbell Museum presents a digital display of the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC). Learn about their contributions during the Second World War. Visit the display in person next week at the Town of Newmarket, 395 Mulock Drive during business hours.

11/07/2024

Check out the Royal Canadian Air Force 100th Anniversary commemorative display now on view at the Newmarket Public Library. Learn about the history of the RCAF through model airplanes, memorabilia, short biographies and images. Thank you to Friends of the Museum volunteers, Rod Bruton and Kate Jetten, for getting the display up and ready.

10/15/2024

Did you know October 2024 marks 70 years since Hurricane Hazel hit? The storm left a trail of devastation in Southern Ontario, including Newmarket.

Check out our virtual exhibit or visit the museum to learn more.

Were you or an ancestor in Newmarket 70 years ago? Leave us your feedback in the comments below.