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Scarborough Museum

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Nestled in the beautiful grounds of Thomson Memorial Park, the Scarborough Historical Museum tells the tale of Scarborough's rural past and the universal story of the experiences faced by immigrants to a new land.

About the Collections

Historic Cornell House, McCowan Log House, Kennedy Discovery Gallery and Hough Carriage Works.

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 3301

Human History

Historic Cornell 1858 home, McCowan Log House, Kennedy Discovery Gallery and Hough Carriage Works.

Agriculture • Clocks or Time-Keeping Devices • Costumes and Accessories • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Local History • Musical Instruments

Services & Activities

Educational Programs

City of Toronto museums and galleries connect students with history, art and culture in the city.

Hands-on discovery, active inquiry, integrated learning and fun is what you'll find in more than 80 different programs that enhance the Ontario curriculum for: Social Studies/History and Geography, Science and Technology, Language and The Arts.

Classes or Workshops • School Programs : Age 5-11 (k-6) : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP) : Age 18 and up (Post-Secondary)

Visitor Services

Free public parking. Public washrooms. Picnic area in park. Special needs: Partial accessiblity.

Guided Tours : English • Accessible by Public Transportation • Nature Trails, Walks or Gardens • Parking Facilities : Free : Bus • Special Needs Facilities : Parking

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services Available • Volunteer Training Offered

Number of Volunteers: 50

Activities: Historical interpretation, gardening, historic cooking, research, program assistance, events, fundraising

Food Services

Picnic Area

Internet Services

Virtual Exhibitions

Other Services

Youth Mentorship Experience - volunteer opportunities for youth!

Featured Images

Image highlighting the museum

McCowan Log House - Photo: George Dunbar

For © contact Scarborough Museum. All rights reserved.

Image highlighting the museum

Hough Carriage Works - Photo: George Dunbar

For © contact Scarborough Museum. All rights reserved.

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Location

Address: 1007 Brimley Road
Toronto, Ontario
M1P 3E8
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Telephone: 416-338-8807
Fax: 416-397-7633
Mailing Address: Scarborough Museum
150 Borough Drive c/o SCC Mailroom, Scarborough, Ontario
M1P 4N7
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Hours of Operation

Operations: Year Round

Casual visitors and booked groups enjoy tours and programs offered seasonally. Summer Day Camps, March Break Camp and other children's workshops are also available.

Open: January - March Tuesday - Friday 10 am to 4 pm
March - June Tuesday - Friday 10 am to 4 pm
Weekends - Noon to 4 pm
July - August Tuesday - Sunday Noon to 5 pm
September - December Tuesday - Friday 10 am to 4 pm
Weekends Noon to 4 pm

Closed: Monday
Statutory Holidays except Canada Day

Admission: Charged
Weekdays:
Adults: $3.00, Seniors/Youths: $1.50/ Children: $1.00
Family Day - Free!

Discounts: CMA members