In addition to dedicated gallery spaces, archives and artifact storage, the centre will also provide spacious, accessible meeting spaces for both Centre and community functions. Designated program rooms will be available for Centre programming aimed at all ages, providing a unique focal point for heritage functions targeted to present and future generations.

The focus of public programming by the centre will provide historic knowledge of the community to the community through story-telling, explorations of the meanings and myths of culture, and, by promoting community identity and integrity through the facilitation of public dialogue on cultural and social issues.

As well as providing museum exhibits, archive storage and research facilities, together with outreach products and services related to Aurora’s heritage, the Centre will promote traveling exhibits as well as provide a showcase for local businesses and not-for-profit organizations. The former double second floor classroom will be refurbished to provide a state-of-the art auditorium for many forms of social and cultural enrichment in a unique setting.

The Centre’s plans also include programming links with its other museum, Hillary House, The Koffler Museum of Medicine, a national historic site located on Yonge Street north of Wellington. A regional heritage information exhibit is also anticipated.

In creating a strong sense of care, ownership and support by the community for its cultural heritage in all its forms, the Aurora Heritage Centre aspires to contribute to the promotion of a balanced municipal development, providing a focus for arts and culture within the community of Aurora.

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