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History comes to life - The visitor's experience

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. Learn more!

Gibson House Museum is one of 10 historic museums operated by Toronto Culture. Toronto's Historic Museums engage visitors, inspire passion, challenge ideas and connect the past to the present.




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The Toronto Historic Mu
seums participate in Toronto Public Library's Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass program. With a valid adult library card, you can borrow a family pass good for any Toronto Historic Museum, at any of Toronto Public Library's 99 branches.
For details please visit http://programs.torontopubliclibrary.ca/listings/map/



Institute for Canadian Citizenship- Cultural Access Pass

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This museum participates in the Cultural Access Pass program. The Institute for Canadian Citizenship's Cultural Access Pass gives new citizens free admission for one year to more than 21 museums and galleries in the GTA.

For more information, visit http://www.culturalaccesspass.ca/



Admission

Note: Prices do not include applicable taxes

Regular admission
Adults: $5.48
Seniors (65 +): $3.10
Youth (13-18 yrs.): $3.10
Children (2-12 yrs.): $2.62

Special events and pre-registered activities priced separately.


Hours of operation

January - December

Tuesday - Sunday
Noon - 5 p.m.

Holiday Mondays (Family Day, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Simcoe Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving)

Noon - 5 p.m.

Mondays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday

Closed

Don't miss our annual events!

  • Family Day
  • Doors Open Toronto
  • Victoria Day
  • Canada Day
  • Simcoe Day
  • Hogmanay

Please search our events database by venue for more information on all events offered at Gibson House Museum.



Directions

5172 Yonge Street Map it
Between Sheppard and Finch Avenue, at Park Home Avenue
gibsonhouse@toronto.ca
416-395-7432

TTC
Take the Yonge/University line subway northbound to North York Centre subway station. Walk a short distance north on Yonge Street to Park Home Ave. The site is adjacent to the parkette on the north side of Park Home Ave. and can be accessed by following the park path. For specific TTC route and schedule information call 416-393-4636 (INFO) or visit the TTC website at www.ttc.ca.



On-site services

  • Limited free parking (accessible via Gibson House Lane, from southbound Yonge Street only)
  • Nearby paid parking
  • Public washrooms
  • Special needs: Partial accessibility
  • No food services on site. Fast food and restaurants nearby on Yonge Street
  • Gift shop
 
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