Markham Museum, History museum in Markham, Canada.

Markham Museum is a collection of around 30 preserved buildings spread across a large property that showcases historical homes and workplaces. The structures include residences, barns, a train station, and a schoolhouse representing different periods.

The site developed in the early 1800s with its oldest structures dating to the 1820s. Most buildings were moved here from their original locations throughout Markham to preserve the area's heritage.

The site documents how Markham transformed from a farming community into an urban area through its restored buildings and period settings. You can walk through homes and workplaces to understand daily life in different eras.

The museum is open year-round and offers guided tours as well as educational programs for different interests. The grounds are spread out, so allow plenty of time for your visit and wear comfortable shoes.

The museum opened in 1971 on just the former Mount Joy School and two acres, run by the Markham District Historical Society with help from the Markham-Unionville Lions Club and the Town of Markham. The surrounding 23 acres of farmland were bought later, and the buildings were moved onto them.