Royal Ontario Museum incorpora uma mistura única de galerias que exibem arte, objetos arqueológicos e espécimes científicos. O museu, que recebe mais de um milhão de visitantes anualmente, abriga uma coleção de mais de seis milhões de objetos em três andares. Este é o único lugar em Toronto onde você pode desvendar os mistérios das múmias egípcias, assistir e ouvir uma colméia ativa e ver obras de arte inspiradoras de muitos países diferentes. Ao sair, você leva consigo lembranças de uma experiência única.
If you like shoes, you'll love this museum devoted entirely to footwear; see shoes from various cultures and all parts of the world, from ancient times to the present. Fancy shoes and basic ones, boots and sandals, they are all in the Raymond Moriyama building, located north of the University of Toronto campus. You can view more than 10,000 pairs in all. Celebrity shoes include Queen Victoria's ballroom slippers, Elvis's blue patent loafers and Karen Kain's ballet pointes.
This expansive, 31,000 square foot museum focuses solely on Islamic art throughout the ages. Spanning over 1000 years of history, the Aga Khan Museum contains numerous artifacts like textiles, ceramics, glass and paintings that showcase the development of Muslim civilizations. Designed by an award winning architect, the museums building features a gorgeous design with a large theater, open courtyard, classrooms, exhibit galleries and even a park with lush landscaping. Exhibitions are temporary and display emerging Muslim themes, and new artistic developments.
Home to the Austin family for more than a century, Spadina House is now operated as a museum by the City of Toronto Cultural Services. Although some restoration has taken place, the original feel of the 55-room mansion has been wonderfully preserved, giving visitors a glimpse into a time when immigration increased and tabloid journalism had its beginnings (1918-1939). Rooms are also available for hire. The tour guides will make sure that the experience is thoroughly informative and educational while still being fun.
One of a kind in Canada, the Textile Museum opened in 1975, features an international collection of quilts, garments, carpets and ceremonial objects. First shown in a small area in Mirvish Village, the collection is now located in a 25,000 square feet space. Exhibits include textile arts from such places as China, Japan, Africa, South East and Central Asia, South and Central America, Europe and the Pacific, as well as Canada and the U.S.
An internationally renowned collection that ranges from 5,000-year-old pre-Columbian artifacts to 20th-century works from around the world makes Gardiner Museum one-of-a-kind in North America. The museum, located across from the Royal Ontario Museum and the University of Toronto campus, also features a boutique. Check out the Gardiner Shop, with contemporary Canadian works including books on ceramics to jewelery and bowls. Guided tours for groups can also be arranged.
The Open Studio is an art initiative that aims at the promotion of new talent, especially those involved in fine art prints. Their gallery is more like a studio space and warehouse for these artists, with the entire space bathed in natural light, making the artwork look even more stunning than it already is. Group tours of the entire facility are available, however one must call ahead and make a reservation for these tours. Several workshops and classes are also held at the studio from time to time.
Scugog Shores Historical Museum depicts the rich history and heritage of the island. The artifacts and exhibits that are on display here maintain and preserve the history while the aim here is to research and showcase the culture and natural history. The area has many restored buildings, churches and shops which tell a story of a bygone era. The museum also houses an archive and heritage center where people and researchers can know more about the rich history this place has to offer.
Royal Ontario Museum incorpora uma mistura única de galerias que exibem arte, objetos arqueológicos e espécimes científicos. O museu, que recebe mais de um milhão de visitantes anualmente, abriga uma coleção de mais de seis milhões de objetos em três andares. Este é o único lugar em Toronto onde você pode desvendar os mistérios das múmias egípcias, assistir e ouvir uma colméia ativa e ver obras de arte inspiradoras de muitos países diferentes. Ao sair, você leva consigo lembranças de uma experiência única.
Renowned for it's collection of Canadian art, the McMichael owns over 6000 pieces of artwork by the Group of Seven, their contemporaries, as well as Inuit and First Nations artists. Housed in the former home of Robert and Signe McMichael, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection sits on over 100 acres of conservation land in the Kleinberg region. Beyond the museum's 13 galleries of iconic Canadian artwork, visitors to the museum can also enjoy a vast array of special programming, family activities and even nature walks through the densely wooded Humber River Valley. The McMichael is the crown of Canadian artwork attracting visitors to come and experience Canada in a day.
Home to the Austin family for more than a century, Spadina House is now operated as a museum by the City of Toronto Cultural Services. Although some restoration has taken place, the original feel of the 55-room mansion has been wonderfully preserved, giving visitors a glimpse into a time when immigration increased and tabloid journalism had its beginnings (1918-1939). Rooms are also available for hire. The tour guides will make sure that the experience is thoroughly informative and educational while still being fun.