Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre
KAIROS Blanket Exercise
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre 14732 Woodbine Ave, Whitchurch-StouffvilleThe KAIROS Blanket Exercise is a free, in-person workshop that explores the nation-to-nation relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. Blankets arranged on the floor represent land and participants are invited to step into the roles of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Pre-registration required online at townofws.ca/active using Barcode28922.
Dianne Brown-Green: Kinship to Turtle Island
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre 14732 Woodbine Ave, Whitchurch-StouffvilleThis art exhibition focuses on ways in which Indigenous Peoples, as the original keepers and carers for the land are now teaching others to connect with the land and water. Stop by the Museum on Saturday, September 9th to meet the artist. This exhibition will run from September 9th to December 9th 2023.
Museum Open House
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre 14732 Woodbine Ave, Whitchurch-StouffvilleCome and discover what's new at your Museum as we explore and celebrate Stouffville's local heritage at this FREE event in celebration of International Museum Day.
How My Garden Grows
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre 14732 Woodbine Ave, Whitchurch-StouffvilleExplore the Museum's gardens and try some planting of your own! This staff-led program includes garden-themed crafts and tours. Pre-registration required at townofws.ca/active using Barcode 27314. Ages 3-12, $10.00 per child, required adult chaperones free.
April Showers
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre 14732 Woodbine Ave, Whitchurch-StouffvilleSpend the afternoon at the Museum exploring the science and wonder of storms! This staff-led program will include themed science experiments and crafts. Pre-registration required online at townofws.ca/active using Barcode 27313. $10+HST per child (3-12), required adult chaperones free.
YR Experience Trail Marker Unveiling
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre 14732 Woodbine Ave, Whitchurch-StouffvilleThe YR Experience Trail Marker project is a collaborative interactive project designed to re-connect people on the land presently known as York Region through art and illustrations by Indigenous artist Donald Chretien, Nipissing First Nation, cultural narrative by Ojibwe Elder Shelley Charles, Georgina Island First Nation and commissioned by York Region Arts Council (https://www.experienceyorkregion.com/experience-trail/). Join […]
Easter Hop-penings
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre 14732 Woodbine Ave, Whitchurch-StouffvilleHop on by the Museum in celebration of Easter. Go on an Easter egg hunt, create a themed craft, play Victorian lawn games, snap a family photo & explore the Museum’s heritage buildings! Pre-registration required, ages: 2 to 8. $15.00/child. Required adult chaperones free.
March Break Camp: Time Travelers
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre 14732 Woodbine Ave, Whitchurch-StouffvilleSpend your March Break time travelling at the Museum! From Ancient Greece and Egypt to Medieval times and back to early Canada, each day will bring us a new adventure. Ages 6-12. Pre-registration required at townofws.ca/active using Barcode 26351. $235 per child.
All About Ice
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre 14732 Woodbine Ave, Whitchurch-StouffvilleSpend the afternoon at the Museum exploring science through ice! This staff-led program will include ice-themed science experiments and a craft. Pre-registration required at townofws.ca/active using Barcode 26310. $10+HST per child (3-12), required adult chaperones free.
POSTPONED – YR Experience Trail Marker Unveiling
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre 14732 Woodbine Ave, Whitchurch-StouffvilleThe Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, in consultation with the York Region Arts Council, have made the decision to postpone the YR Experience Trail Marker Unveiling at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre and Vandorf Park that had been scheduled for tomorrow – Saturday, March 4th, 2023 (11 am – 12 pm) – due […]
Heritage Week Drop-In
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre 14732 Woodbine Ave, Whitchurch-StouffvilleEnjoy a staff-led tour of the Museum buildings and enjoying making a craft. Learn about our Archaeology Alive! Program, speak with a local historian, and discover so much more about your local museum! Pre-registration required at townofws.ca/active using Barcode 26350.
Open Late – Extended Hours
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre 14732 Woodbine Ave, Whitchurch-StouffvilleIn celebration of Heritage Week, enjoy extended evening hours at the Museum! All spaces will be open 12:00-5:00pm. The Museum’s Visitor’s Centre and all exhibit galleries will remain open until 8:00pm.
