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Sharon Museum and Gardens

Name: Sharon Museum and Gardens
Address: 18974 Leslie Street, Sharon, ON, CA
Telephone: +19054782389
Price range: $
Rating: 5

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National historic site, museum, and gardens telling the story of the Children of Peace, the Sharon Temple, and the community of East Gwillimbury.
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Hours of Operation:
Wednesday - Sunday
10:00am - 5:00pm Hours - November 2021 to March 2022:
Tuesday to Friday Office Hours Only
10-4 pm
(Please note: Due to the weather conditions, some building interiors are unavailable to view).

10/14/2026

Sharon Museum and Gardens is now closed for the regular season. Thank you for a wonderful year!

We will reopen for regular visitation in May 2027. However, our office remains open throughout the closed season, Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We hope to see or hear from you soon! 💛

10/10/2026

Guess the Object! 🔍

This beautiful artifact from our archives dates back to the 1900s–1910s. The lid features a stunning Art Nouveau portrait, but what was its true purpose?

Here are your clues:

• It was a staple on dressing tables over a century ago.
• The tools inside are made of celluloid, an early plastic manufactured to look like real ivory.
• One of the tiny cream pots inside still holds remnants of original makeup, which was likely laced with toxic lead, mercury, or arsenic!

10/09/2026

Autumn is such a special time at our site! 🥰🍁

Come visit us this weekend to take in the spectacular fall colours amidst unique history. 🍂

10/08/2026

The Sharon Temple has stood for nearly 200 years, through generations of hope, community, and change. 💛 🌿

Now, as our region experiences unprecedented growth, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect this treasured landmark and create an inspiring space for future generations.

Every donation helps preserve our shared heritage and build a gathering place where history, learning, and community can thrive. 🤝

✨ Make your mark.
✨ Leave a legacy.
✨ Donate today. 💝

➡️ Honour the past. Build the future.🌟

Please visit www.sharonmuseumandgardens.ca/capitalcampaign

10/07/2026

Our season is coming to a close!

This Sunday, October 11th is the last day of regular visitation at Sharon Museum and Gardens. Thank you for visiting the grounds and sharing in our history with us this year! 💛

We'll still welcome scheduled visits and tours by request throughout the winter.

The museum will reopen for regular visitation again in May 2027! 🌷

Come say goodbye for the season this weekend! We’re open 10AM - 5PM (Last admission at 4:30PM) 🌿

10/02/2026

We had an amazing day demonstrating at the Markham Fair yesterday! 🎃🌾

We joined other organizations from the York Durham Association of Museums and Archives to promote our programming and expand our connections in the region. We always love an opportunity to get out and do some outreach! Given the harvest theme, we also couldn’t pass up the chance to bring some of the wonderful flowers, plants, and herbs found in our gardens! 💐

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and do some activities!

10/01/2026

Did you go to the Town of East Gwillimbury’s Celebrating the Arts event? 🎨✨

We were there sharing arts and crafts, like candle dipping and floral dot art, and telling the community about our museum. 🕯️ It was wonderful to see everyone come out and connect with the community! 👋

09/30/2026

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We take this time to honour the children who never came home, the Survivors, and their families and communities. 🧡

Our Hope & Truth Reflection Sculpture and Garden is a quiet place to reflect and learn. The gardens surrounding the sculpture are made up of the Four Sacred Medicines: to***co, sweetgrass, sage, and cedar. Each medicine represents different aspects of the balance and connection between all things, including the seasons, the stages of life, and the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual self. Teachings about the medicines differ between Nations, so we encourage you to learn from Indigenous voices.

We invite you to visit and take a moment to reflect today.
Every Child Matters.

If any community members or Indigenous groups would like to visit our medicine garden and harvest from it, please contact us. 🌿

09/29/2026

A few vendor spots are still available for our Old Fashioned Christmas event! 🎄

Join us Sunday, December 6th, from 11am to 4pm at Sharon Museum and Gardens for a festive day on our historic grounds. Our holiday vendors market is a highlight of the day, showcasing a variety of crafts, gifts, art, and more! ✨

We're welcoming a diverse mix of vendors to set up in the Sharon Temple or our Temperance Hall, with Temperance Hall spots prioritized for food vendors.

📝 Interested in being a vendor? Apply today through our vendor application form here: https://forms.gle/z8dXgtA9gzNzi9mbA
Or contact us with any questions!

09/28/2026

Last week, we had the honour of welcoming 40 new Canadians at the Sharon Temple. 🍁

We had the opportunity to host a citizenship ceremony, a milestone that people wait years for, and it was a privilege to witness. Each person took the oath and became part of our shared story. 🤝

Holding it at the Sharon Temple, one of the birthplaces of Canadian democracy, made the occasion even more special and meaningful. ❤️ Over 190 years ago, this was a gathering place for people who believed in fairness, community, and a voice for everyone. Today, 40 new citizens will carry those values forward.

Thank you to everyone who was a part of this special day!

Address

18974 Leslie Street
Sharon, ON

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19054782389

Website

http://www.sharonmuseumandgardens.ca/

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