This is an archived event from Culture Days 2022.
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Virtual Main Street Self-Guided Walking Tour
In-person
History & heritage Museum Physical activity & movement Self-guided Visual artsDate and time
This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.
Location
Elman W. Campbell Museum
134 Main Street, South
Newmarket, ON
Directions: From the 400 take Hwy 9 exit, head east towards Main Street. Turn south on Main Street. From the 404 take Hwy 9 exit, head west towards Main Street. Turn south on Main Street.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible, has gender-neutral washrooms, and offers audio description.
About
The artworks of 17 artists from the NGA (Newmarket Group of Artists) have been paired with 17 historic buildings on Main Street, Newmarket. Enjoy a stroll and discover inspiring artwork in a nearby business window. Enjoy the art, then hover your phone over the QR Code found on the decal to open to an interesting video on the history of the building and the current business there. This is a unique self-directed walking experience of art, history and business.
Links
- For more information newmarket.ca
Organizer
Elman W. Campbell Museum
The Elman W. Campbell Museum, owned by the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket and operated by the Elman W. Campbell Museum Board of Management, is a non-profit, educational institution created for the purpose of collecting, preserving, researching, studying, exhibiting and interpreting artifacts related to the social, political and economic history of the Town of Newmarket. We are located at 134 Main St., S., Newmarket. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to Noon, and 1 p.m. to 4p.m. For more information visit https://www.newmarket.ca/museum