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Church Street Schoolin-person Doors Open Aurora

  • In-person
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
Church Street School

Opened in 1886, this school is considered one of Ontario’s premier examples of high-Victorian-designed public schools. Meet on the front lawn hourly for a tour of the museum’s vaults. Visit the main gallery where you can enjoy a lesson from the Pine Tree Potters' Guild, celebrating their 40th anniversary here. Finish your visit by ringing the old school bell!

Contact info

22 Church Street
Aurora, Ontario

http://www.auroraculturalcentre.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1885-86
Building type:Schoolhouse
Architect: Thomas Kennedy
Architectural style:Victorian

Dates/hours open

Aug 17, 10:00am - Aug 17, 04:00pm

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (tours every hour on the hour)