Plan Your Visit

Markham Museum is located at:

Address: 9350 Markham Road (Highway 48)
Markham, Ontario
L3P 3J3

Phone: 905-305-5970

North of 16th Avenue on the West side of Markham Road.

Directions By Car

• Highway 401 - take Highway 404 North
  • Highway 404 North - take Highway 7 East
  • Highway 7 East - turn left at Main Street Markham/Markham Road
  • Main Street Markham North - Museum is located on Main Street just north of 16th Avenue (first major street north of Highway 7)
• Highway 407 - take Markham Road/Highway 48 exit North
  • Markham Road North - Museum is located on Markham Road just north of 16th Avenue (first major street north of Highway 7)

Directions by Subway/Bus

Please check with the TTC or York Region Transit or GO Transit for the most accurate transit information available.

• From Union Station #1 - take the Stouffville/Lincolnville GO Train/Bus north to the Markham GO station (The GO Bus can drop you right at 16th Avenue, just past Markham GO Station.)
  • Markham GO Station - take TTC bus #102 North to 16th Avenue
  • Museum is located just north of 16th Avenue
• From Union Station #2 - take the Yonge subway to Bloor station
  • Bloor Subway Station - take Danforth subway East to Warden Station
  • Warden Station - take TTC bus #102 North to 16th Avenue. Extra fare is required north of Steeles Avenue
  • Museum is located just north of 16th Avenue
    

Hours of Operation

Fall/Winter Hours start October 9, 2018
Tuesday to Friday: 12 PM to 5 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM
Closed Mondays (Special events, camps & pre-registered groups excepted)

Markham Museum is undergoing some construction to improve its 25 acre site. Please be aware not all buildings/galleries may be accessible at this time. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

Please note: The Museum is closed New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Simcoe Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.

Admission Fees

General Admission

(Fees may vary for special events)

Children 24 months and under admitted free and must be supervised all times. Tax not included.

Members of the Varley Art Gallery and Flato Markham Theatre are admitted free (excludes pre-registered, private and third-party events).

Become a member and save! Receive free admission to Markham Museum and the Varley Art Gallery, and save 10% on many programs. Learn more about our membership.

What's Included in Admission

Exhibitions

Get access to all of our exhibitions. Explore the history of potteries in Markham in From the Ground Up. Explore agricultural technology in Geared for Growing. Markham Museum features new exhibitions every year.

25 Acre Site

Markham Museum has 25 acres to explore, and over 30 heritage buildings to discover. Take a guided tour of the site with one of our tour guides at your leisure. Tours are available from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM.

Snowshoe

Hop into your outdoor gear, and get a new perspective of the Museum! We have snowshoes that will fit all ages. It's a great way to experience the Museum in the winter time. Weather permitting, available December to April.

Geocaching

Take a spin on our handheld GPS, or your Smartphone, and learn about how Markham Museum works to be sustainable in our community. Geocaching is a great way to learn way-finding skills and have fun at the same time. Available Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving Day weekend.

Mini Putt

Challenge your family to a fun game of mini putt on our course! Mini putt is offered from Victoria Day weekend through Thanksgiving Day weekend.

Markham Museum is undergoing some construction to improve its 25 acre site! Please be aware not all buildings/galleries may be accessible during this time. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

Our 25-acre open-air museum provides the perfect setting for an interactive and stimulating visit for people of all ages. We offer daily guided tours of our site year-round for families and small groups (excluding special event days). Maximum drop-in tour size is 20 people. Larger groups will be divided and toured in succession. No guided tours will be offered after 4 PM.

Please refer to our hours of operation above to find out when the Museum is open.

Looking for a customized tour for your group/school?

Markham Museum is dedicated to creating a guided experience suited to your needs. To guarantee a customized tour for larger groups (18 or more people), or one of our themed education programs, booking is required. Please contact the Education and Volunteer Administrator at 905.305.5970 extension 3174 or museumeducation@markham.ca about group rates.