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Toronto History Museums Toronto History Museums work collectively to inspire passion and understanding for Toronto's history. These museums have something to offer everyone.

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Toronto History Museums work collectively as 10 historic museums including: The Market Gallery, Colborne Lodge, Fort York National Historic Site, Gibson House Museum, Mackenzie House, Montgomery's Inn, Scarborough Museum, Spadina Museum, Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, and Zion Schoolhouse. These museums work within a values framework of service, stewardship and commitment and are operated by the City of Toronto. These institutions maintain a leadership role in inspiring passion and understanding for Toronto, a diverse and vibrant city. Each building located throughout Toronto tells a unique story in ways that engage citizens and tourists alike. The museum curators are experts in their field and are able to explain in creative ways through tours, events, classes, workshops, school programs, camps, birthday parties and more about Toronto evolution. You're encouraged to visit any one of the museums listed, whether you have been a resident your whole life or are a tourist visiting Toronto for a short time. Terms of Use: bit.ly/1JVthpk

This Halloween, uncover eerie tales about the past inhabitants of the Inn and the Old Town of Islington. Journey from th...
10/17/2026

This Halloween, uncover eerie tales about the past inhabitants of the Inn and the Old Town of Islington. Journey from the dimly lit historic house to the Islington burial ground, learn about Victorian death practices, and hear new stories connecting to Toronto’s past.

πŸ“ Montgomery's Inn - 4709 Dundas St. W.
πŸ“… October 24, 25, 29 & 30
⏰ 6 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. & 8 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
🎟️ Register at https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/festivals-events-calendar/?event_id=2f047b9f-f953-41a8-8e56-6fe5f5271533

At the home of Toronto's first mayor William Lyon Mackenzie, Historian Jamie Bradburn presents a lively look at Toronto ...
10/17/2026

At the home of Toronto's first mayor William Lyon Mackenzie, Historian Jamie Bradburn presents a lively look at Toronto election history. In the early 20th century, election nights turned into impromptu street parties, giving Torontonians a reason to gather. Guests are invited to print their own historic poster on the 1840s printing press and grab a bucket of popcorn for a journey through elections past.

πŸ“ Mackenzie House - 82 Bond St.
πŸ“… October 22
⏰ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
🎟️ $15 per person. Register at https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/festivals-events-calendar/?event_id=105f2471-232c-448e-9199-c65ee4d2c050

πŸ“· Toronto Star (1925) - Crowds gathered outside the Toronto Star offices as federal election returns came in.

10/16/2026

Join author Adam Bunch for a series of talks about the Upper Canada Rebellion.
🎟️ Free! Register at www.toronto.ca/MuseumTalks

Talks:
🎀 The Burning of the Rebel’s Home
πŸ“… October 17 | 4 p.m.
πŸ“ Gibson House – 5172 Yonge St.

🎀 The Rebellion's Teenage Spies
πŸ“… October 24 | 2 p.m.
πŸ“ Zion Schoolhouse – 1091 Finch Ave W.

🎀 Booze, Taverns & Rowdy Rebels
πŸ“… November 12 | 7 p.m.
πŸ“ Montgomery’s Inn – 4709 Dundas St W.

🎀 The Strange & Tragic Tale of Robert Baldwin
πŸ“… November 26 | 7 p.m.
πŸ“ Spadina Museum – 285 Spadina Rd.

🎀 The Rebels' Island Stronghold
πŸ“… December 12 | 2 p.m.
πŸ“ Todmorden Mills – 67 Pottery Rd.

🎀 Riots & the Rebel Mayor
πŸ“… January 30 | 5 p.m.
πŸ“ Mackenzie House – 82 Bond St.

🎀 Mackenzie's Unlikely Montreal Allies
πŸ“… March 6 | 2 p.m.
πŸ“ Colborne Lodge - 11 Colborne Lodge Dr.

🎀 Rebel Blacksmiths & Radical Farmers
πŸ“… March 20 | 2 p.m.
πŸ“ Scarborough Museum – 1007 Brimley Rd.

🎀 The Reluctant Colonel & The Burning of Gibson House
πŸ“…April 3 | 1 p.m.
πŸ“ Gibson House – 5172 Yonge St.

πŸ₯³ Gibson House Turns 175! Join us on Saturday, October 17, as we celebrate 175 years of Gibson House and its place in No...
10/15/2026

πŸ₯³ Gibson House Turns 175! Join us on Saturday, October 17, as we celebrate 175 years of Gibson House and its place in North York’s history!

Enjoy an afternoon of historic cooking demonstrations, guided tours, hands-on crafts, and a special exhibition as we mark this exciting milestone together.

⏰ 1:00 p.m. – Anniversary Remarks & Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony

πŸ“… Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
πŸ“ Gibson House - 5172 Yonge St.
🎟️ Free admission | No registration required

Bring your friends and family and join us for a special celebration of 175 years of history, community, and stories at Gibson House Museum. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Spots are still available! Register at: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/festivals-events-calendar/...
10/14/2026

Spots are still available! Register at: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/festivals-events-calendar/?event_id=b0a559d7-7e34-4d5e-9f49-8241c1d78ff9

Maria Hupfield invites champion fancy shawl Pow Wow dancer and boxing trained athlete Deanne Hupfield to bring discipline, skill and beauty to her wearable sculpture titled Double Punch (North) 2024, currently on display at Market Gallery.

The two performers meet at the intersection of creative expression and recreation through movement and sound for this live engagement.

πŸ“ Market Gallery - 95 Front St. E. - 2nd Floor
πŸ“… October 23
⏰ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
🎟️ Free! Register at:
https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/festivals-events-calendar/?event_id=b0a559d7-7e34-4d5e-9f49-8241c1d78ff9

Presented by TD Bank Group

πŸ“– Join historian Adam Bunch in a series of talks exploring the Upper Canada Rebellion and its lasting impact on the city...
10/13/2026

πŸ“– Join historian Adam Bunch in a series of talks exploring the Upper Canada Rebellion and its lasting impact on the city.

Dive into the history of the Rebellion of 1837 through the story of David Gibson, a surveyor who found himself playing a leading role in Mackenzie's army. From the rebel meetings held at his home to the dramatic day the government burned his house down in vengeance, learn about the failed revolution.

Gather inside the famed surveyor's house for this rare opportunity to revisit the site of chaos that engulfed the city back in 1837.

πŸ“ Gibson House - 5172 Yonge St.
πŸ“… October 17
⏰ 4 p.m.
🎟️ Free! Register at: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/festivals-events-calendar/?event_id=037b6f33-873a-4a99-b799-24173e92e78f

Hear chilling and eerie tales on a lantern tour of Fort York and its historic surroundings. Learn about the haunted ligh...
10/13/2026

Hear chilling and eerie tales on a lantern tour of Fort York and its historic surroundings. Learn about the haunted lighthouse and the bloody Battle of York. Explore the military burial ground and hunt for the mysterious location of the Grand Magazine explosion.

Tour the 200-year old buildings of Fort York at night and learn of the Fort's history, including its many paranormal mysteries.

πŸ“ Fort York - 100 Garrison Rd.
πŸ“… October 22, 23, 24, 29 & 30
⏰ 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
🎟️ $20 per person. Register:
https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/exhibits-events/?event_id=54d8bb54-0aae-4e08-84cb-42da119afcb4

Celebrate the beauty of the harvest season at Scarborough Museum with pumpkin-carving! Grab a pumpkin, create your desig...
10/10/2026

Celebrate the beauty of the harvest season at Scarborough Museum with pumpkin-carving! Grab a pumpkin, create your design and explore harvest traditions in one of Toronto’s most historic settings. Enjoy seasonal refreshments and staff stories about customs, celebrations and traditions from the past.

πŸ“ Scarborough Museum - 1007 Brimley Rd.
πŸ“… October 18 & 25
⏰ 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
🎟️ Register: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/festivals-events-calendar/?event_id=fd0617a2-068d-4ff3-a90b-e1cf3df09bee

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