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 OPEN for the 2026 season until October 11th, 2026.
Hours of Operation
Sunday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Last admission is at 4:30PM.
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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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There are a variety of ways that you can support Sharon Museum and Gardens. From becoming a member to setting up a monthly contribution, learn all the ways you can help below:
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Upcoming Events
Kruze-a-Palooza Car & Pet Show 2026Sun, Sep 20Sharon Museum and Gardens
Farm to Fork 2026Sat, Oct 03Sharon Museum and Gardens
Boo Bash Halloween Market 2026Sat, Oct 17Sharon Museum and Gardens
Canadian Paranormal Investigations at SMG - October EventSat, Oct 24Sharon 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.