The Access Richmond Hill Contact Centre provides assistance for general inquiries, responds to questions or concerns regarding programs and services as well as accepts in person payments.
905-771-8800
Hours of Service:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Report a problem with a service, e.g. missed garbage collection, overnight parking, potholes, street lights, etc.
Richmond Hill's Heritage Centre showcases the rich heritage of our community. Designed to provide an educational and entertaining experience, these exhibits are for all ages.
Exhibits at the Heritage Centre - 19 Church Street |
The Heritage Centre showcases exhibits to learn about the history of Richmond Hill and more. Gallery Hours: Yonge Street GalleryLieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe officially established Yonge Street in the 1790s. Yonge Street opened up the northern part of York County for settlement, positioning Richmond Hill as an essential stopping point along the two-day journey. The town owes much of its development to its location along this “Main Street”. Community GalleryIn the early 1800s, most people knew everyone in the village. People worked hard, with little rest — except on Sundays when they attended church and socialized with neighbours. By the next century, people had more leisure time. Labour-saving devices lightened workloads and new cleaning materials reduced housework, making it easier for women to work outside the home. As the village grew, so did modern services. Let’s discover our community. History RoomEnjoy a trip through time starting with the earliest inhabitants in the area moving through the centuries to the city of Richmond Hill we know today. Interactive pop-up panels encourage creative thinking as you meander through this exhibit. South GalleryThis is a gallery of change that showcases changing exhibits from our Heritage Services team, the community and travelling exhibitions that inspire and connect through cultural heritage. Featured Exhibit in the South Gallery Collecting Time – 150 Years of MemoriesTake a look back at 150 years of Richmond Hill’s history, as we open our Time Capsule of artifacts. Explore this behind the scenes exhibit as we uncover treasures from the past and learn about the process of creating time capsules to preserve relics for future discoveries. |
We also have a Sports Hall of Fame exhibit where we recognize players, coaches, trainers, teams, sponsors and sports builders who have helped shape the Richmond Hill sports community.
The Richmond Hill Visual Art Gallery showcases the works of artists, collectives, arts organizations and schools and is located in the main lobby at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (RHCPA).
Visit locations around the community to see a variety of Pop-Up Exhibits that showcase items from the Richmond Hill Heritage Services artifact collection.
Richmond Hill Gets Sporty |
In Richmond Hill, sports are more than just recreational games; in fact, sports have created opportunities to bring those in our community closer together. This exhibit looks at the history of some of the popular sports in the City.
Rouge Woods Community Centre |
Making a Connection |
This exhibit looks at a selection of methods that residents in Richmond Hill kept in contact with friends and family over the history of the City’s growth.
McConaghy Seniors’ Centre |
Spotlighting 150 Years of Richmond Hill |
The year 2023 marks the 150th birthday of Richmond Hill. To celebrate, this exhibit will shine a spotlight on some of the families, businesses and events that have greatly impacted the development and growth of Richmond Hill.
Elgin West Community Centre |
Evolution of a Municipality |
Celebrating the municipality’s 150th birthday, this exhibit looks at Richmond Hill’s government from small village to the today’s bustling city.
225 East Beaver Creek, First Floor. |