King Township Museum
Tourism Region: York
The King Township Museum has a substantial collection of historical artifacts as well as displays on life in King Township. We are housed in the former Kinghorn School c.1861 and have on site the King Christian Church c. 1851 and the King Railway Station c.1852 the oldest surviving station in Ontario.
About the Collections
Artifacts pertaining to early King Township:
large collection of household items, farm implements, books, textiles
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 1250
Decorative Arts
Costumes •
Textiles or Tapestries
Fine Arts
Culture:
Aboriginal or First Nations
Period:
Historical
Human History
Agriculture
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Animal Husbandry
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Archaeological Objects
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Communications Devices
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Costumes and Accessories
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Household Objects or Domestic Technology
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Local History
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Medals
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Toys and Games
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Transportation
: Railway
Services & Activities
Education and outreach programs.
Meeting facilities available for community groups.
Research Services
LACAC files are on site and are in partnership with the Archives Project of King Township.(KTAP)
Archival Records •
Conservation or Restoration •
Genealogical Research
Educational Programs
"King Township Pioneers", "Efforts in Transportation and Communication" and "Who are the Missisauga?"
Classes or Workshops
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Family Programs
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Lectures
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School Programs
: Age 5-11 (k-6)
: Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP)
Visitor Services
Meeting Room Rental
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Parking Facilities
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Washrooms
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Available •
Volunteer Training Offered
Number of Volunteers: 10
Activities: Collections Management, Special Events: planning and implementation, Fundraising, Education Programming
Internet Services
Publications and Products
Books •
Brochures •
Postcards •
Commemorative Souvenirs •
Videos
Map
Location
| Address: |
2920 King Road King City, Ontario L7B 1L6 See Map |
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| Telephone: | (905)833-2331 |
| Fax: | (905)833-2331 |
| Mailing Address: |
King Township Museum 2920 King Road, King City, Ontario L7B 1L6 |
| Email Us |
Hours of Operation
Operations:
Year Round
Trunk Sale in April, Garden Tea in June, Summer Camps in July and August, Volunteer Apprciation in August, Victorian Christmas in December
Open: Tues. - Fri. 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat. (July and August) 10:00 - 4:30 pm
Closed:
Monday
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Saturday
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Sunday
Admission:
Free
