Markham Museum

The Markham Museum is an educational institution that preserves old buildings and artefacts from the town’s past. The Markham Museum has been around for quite some time, first opening its doors as The District Historical Society in 1875 before changing its name to what it currently stands for today- a collection of historical items dating back centuries.

The buildings on display at this site are an interesting mixture, including houses built more than 150 years ago by German families who originally came from Pennsylvania. One of the oldest structures in town is known as Hoover House after its builder James “Jimmie” Hoover, founded what would become Pink Hill with his family.

Markham Museum has been at the forefront of collecting and interpreting the area’s history for almost 30 years. The 25-acre site combines both a heritage village and modern exhibit buildings to offer visitors interactive activities that explore Markham ON past. The establishment of this museum is thanks largely in part by it being established through partnerships between local cities historical societies/libraries alongside one organization called Lions Club which all had different goals but came together on an idea: creating something bigger than any single group could do alone - they needed help, so someone would know where things should go when no individual knew exactly how significant their findings were going be.

The Markham Museum is home to one of Canada’s best-kept secrets. The museum has been open since 1971, using the former school (1907) as its main office and archives. It can be found at 9350 Highway 48 on York Regional Road 68, just outside 16th Avenue, where there are plenty of other attractions, including shopping malls that offer great stores if you’re looking for something specific. The buildings of historical significance were moved to their new site in Markham from other places around the city. The exception is Mount Joy School which retains its name and can be found nearby on GO Train Stations and a community centre called “Mountjoy.”

The Markham Museum is a great place to visit any time of year for history enthusiasts. The museum has an Ontario Historical Plaque, erected by the province to commemorate this town’s role in our province’s heritage. The opening hours may vary depending on what you’re looking forward but either way, it’ll be worth going out of your way.

In addition to the Land Transportation exhibit, this museum has various special features. These include an agricultural implement collection and 17 restored heritage buildings that were once part of Toronto’s industry scene in 19th century Ontario before it became modernized with streetcars running through town instead of horse-drawn carriages.