MARKHAM, ON – Discover Markham Museum and celebrate International Museum Day on May 18. Come for the fun, learn about our upcoming exhibitions and meet the new curator.

There are hands-on crafts, mini-putt, exhibits, and 25 acres of scenic parkland perfect for picnicking. Visit our blooming apple orchard and take a tour of many of our historic homes. It will be a great day for the family.

WHEN: Monday, May 18, 2009

TIME: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Markham Museum
9350 Highway 48 (Markham Road), just north of 16th Avenue
FREE Admission
For more information call 905-294-4576.

About Markham Museum
Markham Museum offers 25 acres of parkland including an orchard and heritage gardens. Our site features a variety of buildings representing the on-going growth of our community. See mills, re-created businesses and family homes. Enjoy a personal tour and then stroll the village. Bring a picnic or pick up food at one of our many local establishments and find a quiet spot to unwind. Customized tours are available for families with young children except on special event days.

About Markham
Markham, a municipality of almost 300,000 residents centrally located in the Greater Toronto area, is Canada’s most diverse community and home to many of Canada’s leading life science and technology businesses. It is renowned for a rich heritage, vibrant neighbourhoods, and leadership on the environment and urban design.

Media contact: Enzo Greco, Museum Public Program Supervisor, 905-294-4576, ext. 31.