Scarborough Museum Youth Volunteers
History comes to life – The visitor’s experience
Want to know the real story of the people living in Scarborough past and present? We have the goods!
Scarborough Museum is a fun, friendly place to visit. There’s something for everyone, from community events and kids’ day camps to great volunteer opportunities for youth! Admission is by donation. Learn more!
Scarborough Museum is one of the historic museums operated by Cultural Services, City of Toronto. Toronto’s Historic Museums engage visitors, inspire passion, challenge ideas and connect the past to the present.
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Background
Set along the walking trails of beautiful Thomson Memorial Park, Scarborough Museum traces the story of this community’s rural roots and two centuries of immigration. The museum is situated on property first granted to David and Mary Thomson, who settled in Scarborough about 1798. Learn more about our buildings.
Originally the farm fields of Scarborough’s first settlers, Thomson Memorial Park is now the setting for the Scarborough Museum and its gardens. Every year, the staff of the Scarborough Museum faithfully re-create 19th Century gardens to enhance the surroundings of the museum buildings. Learn more about the Museum gardens.
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Admission:
Admission is by Donation throughout the year.
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Don’t miss our annual events!
Doors Open Toronto
Canada Day
Harvest Festival
Christmas Open House
Victorian Extravaganza
Desserts by Lamplight
Please search Toronto festivals and events calendar by venue for more information on all events offered at Scarborough Museum or check our featured events page.
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On-site services
Public washrooms
Picnic area in park
Free public parking
Special needs: partial accessibility
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Virtual exhibit
Bendale: About Place
Find out about this neighbourhood’s remarkable transformation from rural crossroads to multicultural suburban centre Explore this virtual exhibit.
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Community Memories Kiosk
If you’re having a community gathering or school reunion, why not add to Scarborough’s rich local history? You share your stories and we’ll record them! Call us to request that we come to your event.
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Youth Opportunities
We have great volunteer and skills development opportunities!
Call 416-338-8807 to find out more.