Galleries and Exhibits
Richmond Hill Heritage Centre
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. |
New Featured Exhibit - Standing in the Doorway: Lived Histories and Experiences of the Chinese Community l March 29 to August 16 |
Standing in the Doorway: Lived Histories and Experiences of the Chinese Community 縈繞中華文化: 華人社區歷史和生活展覽 萦绕中华文化: 华人社区历史和生活展览 On display at the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre from March 29 to August 16, 2025. Home. Place. Belonging. Throughout Canadian history, people of Chinese descent have contributed to the development of our nation. They resisted and persevered, overcoming stereotypes, labels, and racist policies. They created homes and built places and spaces to foster connection and community. Now, we commemorate and remember the contributions of Chinese Canadians over the past 100 years since the Chinese Exclusion Act. Explore, learn, and listen to the stories, traditions and knowledge of the diverse Chinese Canadian community from York Region. This exhibit was developed by the Markham Museum and the York Region District School Board Museum and Archives working in conjunction with YRDSB students, and the University of Toronto Museum Studies program. Now accepting requests to book an exhibit tour or discovery package. York Region District School Board Additional funding provided by: Government of Canada |
Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame
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.
Visual Art Gallery
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).
Heritage Services Pop-Up Exhibits
Visit locations around the community to see a variety of Pop-Up Exhibits that showcase items from the Richmond Hill Heritage Services artifact collection.
- City of Richmond Hill Municipal Office - 225 East Beaver Creek, First Floor
- Elgin West Community Centre - 11099 Bathurst Street
- Operations Centre - 1200 Elgin Mills Road East
- McConaghy Seniors’ Centre - 10100 Yonge Street
- Rouge Woods Community Centre - 110 Shirley Drive