Everyday Superheroes

Exhibition coming soon! 

Markham Museum’s Everyday Superheroes exhibition celebrates the real-life heroes who keep our communities running through interactive displays and hands-on activities that highlight their courage, kindness, and resilience. 

Standing in the Doorway: Lived Histories & Experiences of the Chinese Community

Award winning exhibition! Now at the Aurora Cultural Centre.

Home. Place. Belonging. Explore, learn, and listen to the stories, traditions, and knowledge of the diverse Chinese Canadian community from Markham and York Region. 

Markham Community Makers

Temporaily closed until March 2025

Maker Culture has evolved from using manual tools to using modern technology to create works or art. 3D printing, KEVA blocks and glasstronomy are all highlighted in this wonderful exhibition. 

A Picture of Markham: The Art of Pat Wheeler

On permanent display

As the editorial cartoonist of local papers for 40+ years, the art of Pat Wheeler paints a picture of Markham and Stouffville development from the 1960’s to 2010’s.

From the Ground Up

Moved to a new location! Enjoy this exhibition in our Chapman Cottage.

A showcase of archaeological discoveries from excavations conducted on the Markham Museum grounds.

KEVA Planks

On permanent display

With imagination and just a little help from gravity, build structures and sculptures using identical KEVA construction blocks.

Heritage Buildings

On permanent display

Take a guided tour of a selection of over 30 buildings and structures on Markham Museum's 25-acre site.

Online Museum Collection

Markham Museum is digitizing our extensive archival and artifact collections.