Hillary House National Historic Site

Hillary House National Historic Site Hillary House National Historic Site in Aurora is proudly owned and operated by the Aurora Historica

As one of the best examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Canada, Hillary House has earned its status as a National Historic Site. Unique not only because of its stunning architectural features, the building also retains the majority of its original furnishings - including an extensive medical collection thanks to its past as the local doctor's office. The Aurora Historical Society (AHS) is an

independent, volunteer-led, non-profit organization dedicated to heritage education for all ages. Since 1963, the AHS has worked to preserve and promote Aurora’s local heritage by offering innovative programming, hosting unique events, and making the town’s history accessible through a wide range of exhibitions. Users of this page, please note:
The Aurora Historical Society (AHS) does not accept responsibility for the comments of fans on this page and it’s important to note that postings to the Hillary House National Historic Site page are not representative of the opinions of AHS, nor do we confirm their accuracy. We encourage the expression of opinions and free, frank and open discussion, but we do want people to act responsibly. Posts will be deleted if they contain:

- violent, obscene, profane, hateful, derogatory, illegal or racist comments, content, links or images or incite such comment or behaviour

-comments that threaten or defame any person or organisation

- solicitations, advertisements, or endorsements of any financial, commercial organisations

- multiple successive off-topic posts by a single user

- repetitive posts copied and pasted or duplicated by single or multiple users

-offensive, inaccurate, false, misleading or deceptive comments or content

-material which infringes third party intellectual property rights

-any other inappropriate content or comments as determined in Heritage Places absolute discretion. Users who do not comply with this policy will also be blocked from the page in Heritage Places absolute discretion. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at [email protected]

Posting photos to our wall:

AHS does NOT claim ANY ownership rights in photos that you post on our ‘wall’. However, by posting a photo on our wall you hereby grant to AHS a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, revocable, non-transferable, perpetual licence to use, modify, delete from, add to, publicly display, your photo, including without limitation in any online media formats and through any social media channels, pages or accounts. You can revoke this licence at any time by contacting us in writing at [email protected] and informing us that you no longer want us to use your photo.

Celebrate Italian Heritage month at Hillary House on Friday, June 12 at 7pm. In partnership with the Royal Rose Gallery,...
06/01/2026

Celebrate Italian Heritage month at Hillary House on Friday, June 12 at 7pm. In partnership with the Royal Rose Gallery, this Wine & Paint Night will lead you through the process of painting vibrant lemons on an elegant vase, creating a piece of art that is personal, unique, and entirely your own!
Expect an evening filled with:
🍋A step-by-step process of painting led by an experienced instructor
🍷A glass of wine to sip while you create
🏡A cozy studio space located in a beautiful historic home
Seats are limited so secure your spot and say buonasera to a good time! Get your tickets on our website at www.aurorahs.com/events-programs or by calling 905-727-8991. Tickets are $50. AHS members receive a 15% discount.

How are you planning to celebrate pride this Pride Month? To kick off the month, consider swinging by our booth in the A...
05/29/2026

How are you planning to celebrate pride this Pride Month? To kick off the month, consider swinging by our booth in the Aurora Town Square during the Aurora Pride Festival this Sunday, May 31st! We’ll be there from 1-5pm, so feel free to come around and say hello!🏳️‍🌈❤

3 in 4 Canadians agree that museums contribute to a sense of belonging and membership in a community. Join us in celebra...
05/19/2026

3 in 4 Canadians agree that museums contribute to a sense of belonging and membership in a community. Join us in celebrating May is Museum Month and let us know how a museum has contributed to your sense of community recently below!

4 in 5 Canadians agree that local museums are a place to learn about the history of a community. Join us in celebrating ...
05/14/2026

4 in 5 Canadians agree that local museums are a place to learn about the history of a community. Join us in celebrating May is Museum Month and share how museums have shaped your understanding of local history recently below!

Post-pandemic there are over 9,000 workers and 18,400 volunteers working across the province in over 700 museums, galler...
05/06/2026

Post-pandemic there are over 9,000 workers and 18,400 volunteers working across the province in over 700 museums, galleries and heritage sites. How has a museum worker or volunteer impacted your visit?

The Mother’s Day Tea at Hillary House National Historic Site is almost sold out!🌼 Remaining availability: Saturday, May ...
05/02/2026

The Mother’s Day Tea at Hillary House National Historic Site is almost sold out!
🌼 Remaining availability: Saturday, May 9 at 2:30 PM

All other seatings are full.
Book now before the final spots are gone! Visit https://aurorahs.com/events-programs or call 905-727-8991

Happy May is Museum Month! Did you know Hillary House National Historic Site is one of over 700 museums, galleries and h...
05/01/2026

Happy May is Museum Month! Did you know Hillary House National Historic Site is one of over 700 museums, galleries and heritage sites in Ontario? That’s one in every community!

We’re hiring summer staff at Hillary House National Historic Site! If you’re passionate about museums, community engagem...
05/01/2026

We’re hiring summer staff at Hillary House National Historic Site! If you’re passionate about museums, community engagement, and creating meaningful connections, we’d love to hear from you.

Positions: Assistant Museum Curator & Museum Educator
Apply today and help us share Aurora’s history with the community.

More details on the AHS website here https://aurorahs.com/career-opportunities/

Mother’s Day Tea is back at Hillary House National Historic Site! Enjoy a cozy afternoon filled with tea, sandwiches, sc...
04/23/2026

Mother’s Day Tea is back at Hillary House National Historic Site! Enjoy a cozy afternoon filled with tea, sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats inside our stunning National Historic Site.
🌼 Saturday, May 9: kid‑friendly tea with craft station
🌸 Sunday, May 10: classic tea service
Choose your seating: 12:00 PM or 2:30 PM

Grab your tickets here: https://aurorahs.com/events-programs/ . Don’t wait — seats fill fast!

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a charming afternoon tea at the beautiful Hillary House National Historic Site. Sip on a cup...
04/17/2026

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a charming afternoon tea at the beautiful Hillary House National Historic Site. Sip on a cup of tea, savour classic sandwiches and scones, and indulge in desserts in our lovely heritage setting.

🌼 Sat, May 9: kid-friendly tea experience with craft station
🌸 Sun, May 10: classic tea experience
Choose your seating: 12:00 PM or 2:30 PM.

Tickets available now here https://aurorahs.com/events-programs/. Secure your spot before it's too late!

Address

15372 Yonge Street
Aurora, ON
L4G1N8

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19057278991

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