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While this site has participated in Doors Open Ontario in the past, it is not part of the current season’s program. Please check the Home page for this year’s events and participating sites.

Aurora Museum & Archives at the Historical SchoolDoors Open Aurora

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
Aurora Museum & Archives at the Historical School

Step through the iconic red doors and former main entrance of the 1886 Aurora Public School, where staff of the Aurora Museum & Archives will be available to answer questions. Take a self-guided tour of featured exhibitions, presented by the Aurora Cultural Centre, including Arnie Lipsey: Past. Tense., Remix, Tracey-Mae Chambers’ powerful textile installation addressing Canada’s opioid crisis, and an outdoor fibre arts installation.

Contact info

50 Victoria Street (Aurora Town Square at the Schoolhouse)
Aurora, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1886
Building type:SchoolhouseStudio
Architect: Thomas Kennedy
Architectural style:Victorian

Dates/hours open

Sep 20, 10:00am - Sep 20, 04:00pm

Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.