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🎨 Museums for Kids in Whitby, Canada

3 children's museums, science centers, and interactive exhibits rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Whitby

Lynde House Museum museum in Whitby, ON🎨 Museum
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Lynde House Museum

★4.7(89)$

Step back in time at this beautifully preserved 1817 homestead where costumed interpreters bring pioneer life to life for curious young minds. Kids can explore authentic period rooms, learn about early Canadian settlers, and participate in hands-on educational programs that make history tangible and exciting. With its intimate size and interactive approach, this charming museum offers a memorable glimpse into Whitby's past that feels like visiting a real pioneer home.

🕑 45 minutes to 1.5 hours

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Parkwood National Historic Site museum in Oshawa, ON🎨 Museum
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Parkwood National Historic Site

★4.6(1,357)$9 mi · Oshawa

Parkwood National Historic Site is a stunning 55-room mansion that offers families a fascinating glimpse into early 20th century Canadian life. Kids can explore the beautifully preserved estate of automotive pioneer R.S. McLaughlin, featuring elegant rooms, vintage cars, and expansive gardens that make history come alive through engaging guided tours and hands-on seasonal events.

🕑 1.5 to 2.5 hours

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Pickering Museum Village tourist attraction in Pickering, ON🎨 Museum
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Pickering Museum Village

★4.5(283)$4 mi · Pickering

Pickering Museum Village brings history to life through hands-on experiences in authentically restored 19th-century buildings where kids can explore a blacksmith shop, one-room schoolhouse, and general store. This living history museum offers interactive programs where children can try heritage crafts, meet costumed interpreters, and participate in seasonal festivals that make learning about pioneer life genuinely fun and memorable.

🕑 2 to 3 hours

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