Scarborough Historical Museum

Scarborough Historical Museum
Thomson Memorial Park
1007 Brimley Road
Scarborough, ON M1P 3E8
416-338-8807

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The Scarborough Historical Museum depicts the lives of early settlers in the 1800′s. 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.

David and Mary later donated the land to the city for use as a park in honour of the city?s first settlers. Things to see at the park include, the Cornell House which was built in 1858, the McCowan log cabin, The Kennedy Gallery and the Hough Carriage Works.

Tours available by people in costume to help visitors appreciate the heritage of Scarborough?s earlier years. Thomson Park is full of picnic areas, a playground, bike paths, and a petting zoo. The Scarborough Museum is one of 10 historic museums operated by the City of Toronto Culture Division.

Hours of Operation

January – June
Tuesday ? Friday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday
Noon – 5 p.m.

July – August
Tuesday ? Sunday
Noon – 5 p.m.  

September – December
Tuesday – Friday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Saturday & Sunday
Noon – 4 p.m.

 Holiday Mondays, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day

 Closed

Directions and Map to the Scarborough Historical Museum

By Car

The Scarborough Museum is located on Brimley Rd. You can access Brimley rd through exit 380 off highway 401, go south on Brimley Rd once you exit the 401.

From the South or West:  Take the 401 east to Brimley Rd. or take the QEW / Gardiner Expressway  East, merge on to the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) North until you reach the 401 where you will head East until exit  380 where you will head south on Brimley Rd.

From the North: Take the 400 south until you reach the 401, head east on the 401 until exit 380, head south on Brimley Rd.

From East: If you are west of Brimley head east on the 401 until exit 380 where you will head south on Brimley Rd, If you are east of Brimley head west until exit 380 where you will head south on Brimley Rd.

By Public Transit

Take the Brimley # 21 bus from Kennedy Subway Station. The bus stops outside the park entrance. For specific TTC route and schedule information call 416-393-4636 (INFO)

Map of Scarborough Museum Location

Contact the Scarborough Historical Museum

Email: Shm at toronto.ca
Phone: 416-338-8807