WINTER/SPRING 2019 EVENTS TORONTO HISTORY MUSEUMS

WINTER/SPRING 2019 EVENTS

TORONTO HISTORY MUSEUMS

LOVE HISTORY for free!

Museum + Arts Pass Program

Sign out a MAP Pass with your adult library card and you and your family can enjoy free admission to the Toronto History Museums and other cultural attractions. Visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/museum-arts-passes.

Cultural Access Pass?

Specifcally for new Canadian citizens, CAP pass members can explore the Toronto History Museums and many other cultural attractions for free during

their frst year of citizenship. Visit culturalaccesspass.ca.

Free Museum Events

The Toronto History Museums host a variety of free events throughout the year. Discover FREE events at toronto.ca/museum-events.

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EXPLORE

This curated 2019 winter/spring guide lists new tours, talks, exhibitions, foodie events and performances for locals and tourists alike as well as fan favourites, all at Toronto History Museums. Be sure to get your tickets online and ahead of time!

Who we are and what we do

We are a collective of 10 museums owned and operated by the City of Toronto. On behalf of residents and visitors, we bring Toronto's history to life.

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COLBORNE LODGE

111111111119th-Century Innovation & Creativity in High Park

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FORT YORK NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Canada's largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings

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GIBSON HOUSE MUSEUM 19th-Century Rural Life in North York

MACKENZIE HOUSE Urban Victorian Rowhouse in Downtown Toronto

THE MARKET GALLERY Treasures of Toronto's History in St. Lawrence Market

MONTGOMERY'S INN Historic Tavern & Community Hub in Etobicoke

SCARBOROUGH MUSEUM Local History & Community Fun in Scarborough

SPADINA MUSEUM 1920s & `30s Family Estate in Midtown Toronto

TODMORDEN MILLS History, Nature, Art & Theatre in the Don Valley

ZION SCHOOLHOUSE Immersive Edwardian Classroom in North York

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10 ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCES

AT TORONTO HISTORY MUSEUMS

THIS WINTER

1 Swig beer in an 1840s barroom with a craft beer expert. Page 5

2 Drink wine, paint and explore the "kiss" through art. Page 7

3 Dance the night away during a Pride and Prejudice Ball. Page 7

4 Explore intimate details and bedroom habits of the Victorians. Page 9

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Get to know the Irish

rebels and rioters who built

Toronto.

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Revisit Nifty Fifties

fashion with music and

mocktails.

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Immerse yourself in Latin

percussion and Bollywood

dance.

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Hello Dali! Experience an evening of Surrealistinspired collage. Page 15

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Take an Instagrammable

selfe tour of a 1920s

mansion.

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10 Don your superhero cape on Free Comic Book Day. Page 19

CONNECT WITH US

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@TOhistoricsites @tohistoricsites

For prices and event details: toronto.ca/museum-events

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STAY UP TO DATE

Visit toronto.ca/museums to subscribe to our e-newsletter and receive monthly updates on events, exhibitions and performances.

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BEER & EATS

Ren Navarro

1 Enjoy a cold pint in a legendary 1840s barroom as craft beer expert Ren Navarro discusses diversity in Canada's beer industry. 19+. Beer. Diversity. Montgomery's Inn. Friday, February 22. 7 pm to 10 pm.

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Calling all foodies! Join tastings, workshops and demos that explore how people thrived during Canada's bitter winters. In partnership with the Ontario Black History Society. Hungry for Comfort: A Celebration of Food History. Fort York. Saturday, February 23. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Sip your way into learning about stout with certifed beer judge Wayne Reeves as you sample curated treats from St. Lawrence Market. In partnership with The Market Kitchen. All About Stout. The Market Gallery. Saturday, March 16. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

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Stroll the market and shop organic fruit and vegetables from local farmers and pick up delicious prepared items from food artisans. Weekly Farmers' Market. Montgomery's Inn. Wednesdays from 2 pm to 6 pm.

Warm up in an 1840s barroom with a bowl of hearth-cooked stew and glass of wine or beer as you enjoy live, traditional music. Thirsty Thursdays. Montgomery's Inn. Last Thursday of the month. 7 pm to 10 pm.

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TAKE

A PEEK

INSIDE...

THERE'S SO MUCH TO DISCOVER!

Take a tour of one of the Toronto History Museums and experience history from the inside out. Our museums offer year-round immersive public tours. There are so many things to discover when you step inside a museum. Learn more about our historic tours at toronto.ca/museums.

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VALENTINE'S DAY

2 Paint your own classic and sip wine while you learn more about the artistry of a "kiss", which Picasso, Rodin and Klimt depicted in their masterpieces. All skill levels welcome. Paint Night at the Inn: The Kiss with Akshata Naik. Montgomery's Inn. Thursday, February 14. 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

3 Unleash your inner Lizzy or Darcy. The afternoon workshop prepares you to dance the night away. Midwinter Pride and Prejudice Ball. Montgomery's Inn. Saturday, February 16. 3 pm to 10:30 pm.

Go on Cupid's scavenger hunt, then fuel up for more fun with fresh bread baked from the cast-iron wood stove. February Weekends. Scarborough Museum. Every Saturday and Sunday. 12 pm to 4 pm.

Find advance tickets at

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Valentine's Day

Gibson House Museum | Sweetheart Tea Saturday, February 9 | 12 pm to 2 pm and 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Spadina Museum | Valentine Concert Sunday, February 10 | 12 pm to 2 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm

Tours at 11 am and 4 pm

Todmorden Mills | Family Workshop: Valentine Cards Sunday, February 10 | 1 pm to 3 pm

Scarborough Museum | Sweetheart Baking Workshop Wednesday, February 13 | 6 pm to 8 pm

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