Really cool museum! Happy to see there is no fee for general admission. Open Wednesdays to Sundays now from 11- 4 I think. 2 buildings open for viewing when I went. No wait when I went on Sunday just around noon. Had a partial guided tour and got to wander around for the rest of it. Would be great if they could get the stove going again or the ice cream maker. Understand covid has changed things but it would certainly enhance the experience. If you get a chance you should go!

I went to Thomson Memorial Park for BBQ, found this museum in the heart of the park unexpectedly . You can find four heritage buildings that make up Scarborough Museum. The Cornell House is the main building, good too see the Canadian life in the 1800 . The McCowan Log House was moved to here. The Hough Carriage Works Hut is worth to visit, you can see many different kinds of tools.

Only one house was open when my family visited on May 21. It is unfortunate because it took over 30 minutes to find a parking spot. While admission and parking is free, it really wasn’t too worthwhile to drive and find parking here. I saw other pictures before going and was hoping to see more but the other houses were locked up. The only saving feature was the playground beside the museum. This is where we spent most of our time.

Nice explanation and tour guide.

Looking at old photos, I just found out that I went here like 10 years ago during university, I need to write an essay, and I chose Scarborough Museum. Went here with TTC, a great location. I kind of remember there was a lady explaining detail to us. At last, I donated $20 XD which was all the money I had at that time.

Great staff! Very friendly and free. Donate if you can to support your local museum!

I love this hidden gem in Scarborough! You are transported back in time to when the first settlers arrived in Scarborough.

Historical house & cabin nestled in a lovely park with many meandering paved paths & forest area to walk & explore. The park also has a well equipped playgound, summer splash pad, sports field, tennis courts & public washrooms. Plenty of parking and ttc stops right out front.

Nice area just at Thomson memorial park with 2 small houses (only two were open for tours when we were there) to explore. The upstairs of one of the houses was closed off which is unfortunate as it seemed like it was part of the exhibit at one point. There isnt too much to see in these two structures- we took our time and was done in 20 mins. There are some Indigenous art displayed outside each house which is a nice touch to learn about more Indigenous culture.

Went today (7th April) and there were small activities happening. A small Easter egg scavenger hunt, crafts and baking (chocolate puff and chocolate tea). The staff were welcoming and smiling. Next week the recipes will change a bit. Recommended for children. About an hour can be spent here. It's right next to children's park so added bonus. Parking was not an issue either

This park isn't what it used to be. If you enter from the McCowan road bike path, you're going to be immediately greeted by a smell that can only be described as a mix of sewage and onions. The park itself is decent, quite big and a lot of tables and seating areas. The one major problem, however, is that they're always full and occupied. People are all over the place, are overly loud (screaming, shouting etc.) and refuse to throw their garbage out in trash cans which are all over the park, which is why there's always litter. The only time I come to this park is to bike through it, but the path is flooded by people who walk across the entire width and who don't make space for you, even when they see you coming. The soccer field, baseball diamond and tennis courts are nice.

Great place for hang out with friends and family. They have a dog park right beside the trail road. See the historical building and exercise at the same time.

It's historical, and you get to learn how people lived over a hundred years ago. The furniture's and their way of life, let us look spoil today and at the same time advanced in our standards of living.

It's small and has limited things to see. You can spend 1 hour at the most .

Small but good...old building type museum

An enjoyable view of homestead history.

It’s a wonderful experience for me to learn about Scarborough’s first settlers. The nice and passionate staff gave me more explantions，and also spoke clearly to let me understand more. Also there are delicious soups and desserts.……It is a place worth going to.^_^

The place not quite big. It is good for children. You can come here to explore history of scarborough

Great place for kids to learn about some early settlers. Authentic! Fun for a class as well!

The museum showcased some of the living environment of the people living in Scarborough a few decades ago. The staff was super nice and she provided a free guided tour. However, the museums only consisted of a few houses and exhibitions. It's not worth coming from a far distance specifically for this, unless you happen to be passing by or have a strong interest in the topic.

Great little museum in Thomson Park. It's made up of a few reconstructed houses built in the 19th and 20th centuries and provide some really interesting insights into what life was like for early settlers and immigrants. I particularly enjoyed how the museum highlights various perspectives from the time period, including those from Black, Indigenous and other racialized groups which often go ignored in historical spaces. Outside of COVID times, they also bake and cook various items on site and have more interactive experiences. Highly recommend for all age groups!

A LOT smaller than I expected. It's just four buildings, three of which are just the size of small rooms. There wasn't much to see, and the current exhibit kind of took over the museum itself, making it less meaningful overall. Thomson Park nearby was enjoyable to walk through though, which kind of makes up for the lackluster museum visit.

Best place for young adults and new comers to know about the city ...it's heritage..culture, etc .

Very informative, get a real life look back into the 1800s.

I like this place!

Nice place to see the people culture. Staff was awesome to explain in detail.

Intellectual place , good for adults.

Amazing lil museum. Staff looked great in their 18th century outfits. The house was kept well with its original furniture and design.

A great place, pay what you can. The staff are knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Please donate when you visit; this historic house needs our support.

Excellent staff support and informative guided tour..short and cute ..enjoyed

Amazing history and very friendly and helpful staff. Lots of fantastic programs all year round. A hidden treasure. Go and see for yourself. You won't be disappointed!

Nice little place to be informed about history of the place you live.

High quality museum experience. The best historical museum in the GTA. Friendly and knowledgeable staff and volunteers whose passion for curating Canadian History <3

Place needs development

Friendly staff, and a nice park to go for a walk nearby.

Good to know about the history of one family in Scarborough

Very Informative

So pretty

Fantastic place

It's one of the first homes at Scarborough. Quite interesting. Must see the home settings.

Nice place. Friendly people.

Kids enjoyed mothers day festivities. Cool facts

(Translated by Google) Two small farm life in Toronto two hundred years ago (Original) 两百年前多伦多的小农庄生活

Fun place with super nice staffs

Fun place for the children