Things to do in Toronto, Canada: The Best Museums

Event Dates: August 13 - 15, 2019. Check the website for hours. ArtWalk in the Square is a juried show featuring ONLY fine art. With 90 established and emerging artists exhibiting painting, photography, mixed media, printmaking, drawing, glass and sculpture, we are confident you will find that perfect piece for your home. The intimate central square at the Shops at Don Mills provides a wonderful way to spend the day. Come out early, see some art, talk the artists themselves about what you see. Then stay for lunch, do some errands, and come back again to pick up your new art purchase! This is a great opportunity to shop for affordable and unique artworks. You can get in on the ground floor with emerging artists, or be on the lookout for your favourite established Canadian artists. GET OUT AND GET ART!

Durdy Bayramov Art Foundation, established in 2015, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the legacy of the artist and the ancient Turkmen culture. At our museum you will have the chance to get acquainted with the works of the artist and the culture of his beloved homeland -we have an exclusive collection of Bayramov's paintings, drawings, as well as traditional Turkmen textiles, jewelry and pottery.

Immerse yourself in the 1860s and explore an authentically re-created country village of the Toronto region. At Black Creek Pioneer Village, visitors discover 40 historic buildings, 70 rare and heritage breed animals, 10 gardens growing flowers and plants from heirloom seeds, and exciting programs that engage people of all ages. They meet costumed educators who demonstrate and involve visitors with trades and crafts common in 1860s’ Ontario, tap their toes to music of the era, laugh at the hysterical antics of the History Actors, and have fun engaging in hands-on activities throughout the village!

Gibson House & Zion Schoolhouse are two of the 10 historic museums operated by the City of Toronto. Toronto's Historic Museums engage visitors, inspire passion, challenge ideas and connect the past to the present. Site Description: 5172 Yonge Street between Sheppard and Finch, north of and accessible from Park Home Avenue, behind the Gibson Square condominiums. Limited free accessibility parking on site; nearby paid underground and street level parking. Gibson House Museum is just north of the North York Centre TTC station - walk north on the west side of Yonge St. and then west (or left) along Park Home Avenue to our new entrance, just beside Gibson Park. Hours of Operation: Mid-September to June Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. 1 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays March Break Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays July and August Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Closed on holidays, first 2 weeks in January and first 2 weeks in September Admission: Regular admission: Adults $6.19, Seniors/Youth $3.54, Children $2.65 (plus tax) ($6.99; $4.00; $2.99 with tax) Christmas admission: Adults $7.08, Seniors/Youth $4.42, Children $3.76 (plus tax) November 18 to December 31, 2015 ($8.00; $4.99; $4.25 with tax) Gibson House Built in 1851, Gibson House was the home of Scottish immigrant David Gibson and his family. He was a land surveyor who helped map early Toronto. Wanted by the government for participating in the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837, Gibson was forced to flee to the United States where he and his family remained for 11 years. On their return to York County, the Gibsons built this beautiful home and once again became active members of their rural community. Visitors can step back in time and explore this elegant farmhouse. Its serene Georgian-style exterior belies the dramatic lives of the Gibson family. Don't just read about Toronto history - taste it, touch it, hear it and explore it.

Sandra Ainsley Gallery's early beginnings were located in Hazelton Lanes in Toronto's Yorkville area from 1984 to 1994. Before opening the location was the concept of placing the gallery in a retail setting, much like how you would see in Japan with art primarily selling in high end department stores. In 1989, the gallery opened a location in the lobby of the Toronto Stock Exchange, it was a mechanical room and a very large rough space requiring an architect to create the space. The space launched with a opening exhibition of works by Dale Chihuly, his first exhibition in Canada and the beginning of a very long relationship. The location was designed to allow the gallery to better meet the needs of both private and corporate clients with an already impressive roster of international artists. This is where many corporate clients found the gallery an oasis in the middle of the financial district. It was a unique location and initially people wondered, but it thrived and was an introduction to clients the gallery still does business with. One very important show of note was in 1998 when the gallery did an installation with Dale Chihuly that opened in conjunction with his show Tower of David in Israel, which was a very significant show for the artist. The main gallery moved to the Distillery District from 2002 to 2008 while the other location was still under operation. The space was around 8000 square feet. The gallery took yet another risk and was the first tenant in the area. Again people would question why anyone would open a gallery there. When the new space opened in November, the inaugural exhibition had over 2000 people in attendance and pioneered the largest exhibition by Dale Chihuly ever held in a private gallery. The Distillery District has went on to become a major tourist destination in Toronto. They have now relocated since September 2012 to a renovated industrial warehouse in a location where again one wouldn't quite expect to find a gallery. The space with its 22-foot ceilings, dramatic lighting, and open-concept layout is an ideal backdrop to show the gallery's trademark collections of outstanding artworks. For the third decade, the gallery relocated once again with another inaugural Dale Chihuly exhibition. The new space was designed especially to represent international artists who work primarily in glass, clay and mixed media and has consistently shown many of the same artists over the last 30 years such as Toots Zynski, Martin Blank, Dan Daily, and Phillip Baldwin & Monica Guggisberg. These large-scale installations, flexible and highly contemporary and insist that viewers raise questions. The gallery also has a focus on emerging talent from all over the world, but specifically Canadian.

Where questions spark discovery! The Ontario Science Centre invites you to an exciting visit full of exploration, adventure and innovation! Visitors of all ages can explore more than 500 interactive exhibits, take in live science demonstrations, check out a real-life rain forest and a science arcade and discover the wonders of the galaxy in the Space Hall, home to Toronto’s only public planetarium. Experience how thrilling films can be on our giant screen inside Ontario’s only IMAX® Dome theatre (film tickets sold separately). Science at Home: Science is everywhere, and learning can happen anywhere. That’s why, during our temporary closure due to COVID19, we’re bringing the Science Centre to you! From DIY experiments to science activities to educational resources, we’ve got you covered. Explore the science around you. Whether you’re in the kitchen or the backyard, there are lots of opportunities to ask questions, make observations and test theories. Visit our website today!