Join us at the Elman W. Campbell Museum for these exciting exhibits. Free admission, monetary donations accepted.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
Lanterns, Teapots and Quilts; Off the Grid Living
Reopening December 2024
This exhibit explores minimalist, off the grid living. A selection of over 50 artifacts bring to life how people relied on the natural environment, and the hardship to survive in the open wilderness of Newmarket. Could you survive for more than one year without electricity and plumbing?
The Changing Face of Main Street
Take a trip through time as we chronicle the changes to Main Street Newmarket. This exhibit features maps and photographs showcasing the evolution of our community over the last 150 years. Presented in partnership with the Newmarket Historical Society.
Ontario Heritage Week - February 17 to 23, 2025
Calling all LEGO® builders in York Region for a Heritage Building Lego Competition! Join the Elman W. Campbell Museum in celebration of Newmarket's Heritage Buildings by submitting your Lego Heritage Building for May is Museum Month. Check out Newmarket's list of heritage buildings for inspiration.
Categories:
Ages 12 and under
Ages 13 and over
Requirements:
- The piece must depict a Heritage Newmarket building (built prior to 1920) and still in existence.
- No larger than 2 ft wide, 2 ft depth and 3 ft high.
- Models should not be shorter than 6 inches (15.25 cm) in height.
For some building inspiration, check out the list of designated and non-designated Heritage Newmarket buildings here.
Prizes:
- Cash prizes: $100 for the top entry in each category and $50 for each second-place entry.
Submissions:
- Submissions must be received by May 3, 2025, between 1 to 4 p.m at the Elman W. Campbell Museum.
Judging:
- Submissions will be judged on technical merit and attention to detail.
- First place winner will be judged by a staff jury.
- For the second-place winners, members of the public are invited to vote for a People's Choice Award between May 6 until May 23, during museum hours, at the Elman W. Campbell Museum.
Winners:
Winners will be announced during May is Museum Month at a Museum Open House on Tuesday May 27, 2025 from 1 to 3 p.m. Entry models must be picked up by May 31, 2025 before 4 p.m.
