Rent Space
Create unforgettable moments at Markham Museum
Our indoor and outdoor spaces are perfect for:
- Weddings
- Engagement photos
- Birthdays
- Parties
- Anniversaries
- Family get-togethers
- Corporate meetings
- …and more!
For more information, contact us at museuminfo@markham.ca or call us at 905.305.5970.
To enquire about weddings, rentals and photo permits, click the button below:
Services and Venues
Micro Weddings
Markham Museum is excited to offer beautifully curated pop-up and micro-wedding experiences with Durham Micro Weddings. Our 25-acre heritage site blends a rustic charm, historic character, and flexible event spaces for intimate celebrations, while Durham Micro Weddings delivers seamless planning, elegant design, and a stress-free process that couples absolutely love.
Why Micro Weddings?
A micro wedding allows couples to truly celebrate their love in an intimate, elegant, and affordable way with:
- An ideal of 10–50 guests
- More quality time with loved ones
- Customizable décor and details
- No overwhelming timelines
- A relaxed, meaningful, love-centered experience
About Durham Micro Weddings
Durham Micro Weddings is a dedicated boutique wedding company specializing in meaningful, intimate celebrations for couples who want a beautiful day without the stress and expense of a large-scale wedding. They believe love should be celebrated simply yet beautifully — and that a small wedding can still feel magical, stylish, and unforgettable. Their philosophy: Big love doesn’t need a big guest list.
Weddings
Celebrate your love story in a setting as unique as your journey. Markham Museum offers stunning and versatile spaces perfect for weddings, receptions, and ceremonies.
Surrounded by history and charm, our venues provide the perfect backdrop for your special day. Let us help you create unforgettable memories in a place where timeless elegance meets modern romance.
Site Photography
Markham Museum’s 25-acre site is the perfect backdrop for your photos.
The photo permit includes 2 hours access and a staff member to guide you throughout the exteriors of our grounds. Indoor venues are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
** Photography permits are required for all photos taken on site except for casual day out photos.
Birthday Parties
The Museum offers programmed birthday packages for children aged 4 to 13 (maximum 20 children and 20 adults)
For more information, please see the Birthday Parties section of our site or call the Museum at 905.305.5970 ask for the Programming Department.
For birthday parties for other ages and/or larger group sizes, you’ll need to rent a venue.
Pavilion & Bandstand
From exchanging vows under the open sky to celebrating with loved ones, the Pavilion & Bandstand area offers a romantic setting that will make your wedding day truly unforgettable. The main pavilion structure is 1000 sq. feet with a covered roof. It can hold up to 120 people theatre style and 170 people standing. The surrounding area is perfect for tent receptions or outdoor games and it can accommodate up to 300 guests.
Location
Markham Museum
9350 Markham Road
Markham, ON L3P 3J3
Hours
Mon-Tues: CLOSED
Wed-Fri: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sat-Sun: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM