On Now
These exhibits are currently on display at the King Heritage & Cultural Centre
Like many community museums and archives, the King Heritage & Cultural Centre receives many new items by donation; although staff make the decisions about which items to accept, what is offered is always a bit of a surprise!
What's New is a pop-up exhibit displaying some of the interesting items that have recently been acquired by the KHCC collection! From a hair receiver, mustache cup, and a box of clothing discovered in an attic to a child’s rocking chair and a gravedigger’s ladder, the KHCC has accepted items from all across the Township!
What's New will be on display from June 29 to July 27, 2024. Admission rates apply.
ImageThis pop-up exhibit is on display in the foyer of the King Heritage & Cultural Centre for a limited time. Using maps from different eras, this exhibit explores the many ways in which people have travelled across King Township - and how that has changed over the generations. Included with admission.
Through the use of primary documents, original photographs and authentic artifacts, A Place to Call Home examines the history and heritage of King Township, on land originally occupied by Indigenous Peoples, up to the present day.
This long-term display hosts thematic pop-up exhibits throughout the year. The exhibition is located in the Walter Rolling Schoolhouse Gallery, formerly the Kinghorn one-room schoolhouse, S.S. #23, circa 1861.
Coming Soon
These exhibits are coming soon to the King Heritage & Cultural Centre. Mark your calendars!
The King Heritage & Cultural Centre is pleased to be hosting Standing in the Doorway from August 3 to November 2, 2024. Created by the Markham Museum and the YRDSB Museum & Archives, this travelling exhibition explores the history of Chinese immigration to York Region.
“This exhibit tells the story of resilience and perseverance of an important community in Markham and York Region. The Chinese community is underrepresented in our exhibition schedule and our museum collections,” says Janet Reid, Curator, Markham Museum. “This community-driven exhibit celebrates our Chinese residents, and also engages and educates the wider community through a multi-part virtual and touring exhibition program.”
Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm
Opening Celebration - Saturday, August 24 - 1 to 3 pm
- free admission
- drumming demonstration
- Chinese square dance
- children's activities
- refreshments
- RSVP to kingmuseum@king.ca or drop-in.
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Out and About
King Heritage & Culture off-site exhibitions - within our community and beyond!
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In late 2016, a collection, of over 400 Canadian-themed Wedgwood pieces, was donated to the KHCC by the Estate of the late Keith Alwyn McLeod (1935-2014); it is arguably the most complete collection of Canadian-themed Wedgwood in existence.
Beyond Blue & White: Wedgwood Designed for Canada is a new travelling exhibit designed by KHCC staff and available for rental by other institutions. The exhibit explores the Canadian theme and showcases over 60 unique pieces of Wedgwood.
Clarington Museums & Archives (Bowmanville) - August 29 to October 18, 2023
Hillary House National Historic Site (Aurora) - October 26 to December 22, 2023
Royal Canadian Yacht Club (Toronto) - May and June, 2024
Woodstock Museum National Historic Site (Woodstock) - July 6 to September 13, 2024