The Sharon Temple, constructed between 1825 - 1831.
This drawing depicts the Battle at Montgomery's Tavern.
Sharon Museum and Gardens (formerly the Sharon Temple National Historic Site & Museum) is an open-air museum dedicated to telling the story of the Children of Peace, the Sharon Temple, and the history of the community of East Gwillimbury through historic buildings, gardens, educational programs, and community events. First established in 1918 as the Sharon Temple Museum, it is one of the oldest museums in Canada and is home to eight heritage buildings. Sharon Museum and Gardens is owned and operated by the Sharon Temple Museum Society (STMS).
The Museum is currently CLOSED for the season.
Our office remains open for inquiries and scheduled visits.
Office Hours
Sunday: CLOSED
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday: CLOSED
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There are so many ways to get involved with Sharon Museum & Gardens! Whether you’re interested in volunteering, participating in our events and programs, learning more about our history, or exploring a partnership with our organization, we’d love to hear from you.
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Upcoming Events
Boo Bash Halloween Market 2026Sat, Oct 17Sharon Museum and Gardens
Haunted Halloween Hike 2026Fri, Oct 23Sharon Museum and Gardens
Canadian Paranormal Investigations at SMG - October EventSat, Oct 24Sharon Museum and Gardens
Old Fashioned Christmas 2026Sun, Dec 06Sharon Museum and Gardens
Land Acknowledgment
We here at Sharon Museum & Gardens would like to acknowledge that the land we work on, and the land any tours, events, and programming take place on, are the unceded, ancestral homelands of the Anishinabewaki, the Wendake, the Haudenosaunee, and the Mississauga. We take great pride in the responsibility of being caretakers of this land, and endeavour to do all in our power to respect and maintain the land while acknowledging its history.
We would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, as East Gwillimbury’s closest First Nation community, and recognize the unique relationship the Chippewas have with this territory.