Type: Museum
A museum and archive for the York Region District School Board located in a schoolhouse built in 1872.
Programming:
Conservation / Preservation:
Archives / Library
Materials from the York Region District School Board and its predecessors including: York Region Board of Education, older community school boards from the area (Markham, East Gwillimbury, King Township, etc.), spanning from 1850 to more contemporary items.
Holdings include:
- Attendance sheets
- Financial transactions (cash)
- Building plans
- Curriculum development
- Classroom books
- Misc correspondence
- Videos, photographs
Artefacts
- Textbooks from late 19th century and 20th century
- Desks and slates from late 19th century
- Children’s games and toys
- Equipment such as: typewriters, projectors, stereos, glass slides
- Sports related memorabilia: t-shirts from sports teams, school banners, misc sports trophies schools awarded to students
Public Programming:
Re-enactments / Theatre
Museum offers school aged children artefact analysis and experiential tours, recreating the atmosphere of a classroom in 1850 and 1900.
Exhibitions
Exhibits are located at public offices of the York Region district School Board. Online exhibits are available on the museum website.
Volunteer/Internship/Placement Opportunities:
Volunteers
When possible, they accept internships and placements from other organizations and also YRDSB co-op students. Volunteers assistn in designing and delivering public programming, managing the archival holdings, and the development of the digital collection.
Address & Contact Information:
21 Renfrew Dr
Markham, ON L3R 8H3
Phone: 905-470-6119
Email: museum@yrdsb.ca
Website: http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/museum
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, Summer Monday to Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm. Appointment required.
Key Words: education, school