Pickering Museum Village Foundation

Pickering Museum Village Foundation operates an outdoor museum in Whitby that preserves and interprets rural Ontario heritage through restored historic buildings, artifacts, and educational programming. The foundation maintains a collection of 19th-century structures including homes, barns, and community buildings that visitors can explore to understand how people lived and worked in the region. Staff and volunteers offer guided tours, demonstrations of traditional crafts and farming practices, and seasonal events that bring local history to life. The museum serves school groups, families, and heritage enthusiasts across the GTA who want to experience early Ontario life firsthand. By maintaining these historic properties and sharing their stories, the foundation keeps regional cultural traditions and architectural heritage alive for current and future generations.