New tours available!!!
Meet the Austins: A Toronto Family Between the Wars
See Spadina, and the history of Toronto, through the eyes of the Austin family, who made it their home. Business people, artists, socialites and philanthropists, the Austins were a prominent family whose struggles and triumphs were closely tied to those of Toronto as they entered the 20th century.
In Full Swing: The Restoration of Spadina Museum
Available for the 2010/11 season, the Restoration tour details the process of transforming Spadina to the interwar period. In a rare look behind the scenes, visitors will see wallpaper, textile and linoleum samples and learn about the sophisticated processes used to create exact reproductions.
It's a Kid's Life
Fun and games aren't just kid stuff in this fascinating, hands-on tour. Experience the sumptuous world of the Austin children, and all the rules that went with it, and the working class lives of the chauffeur's son and daughter. Live the life of a 1920s and 30s child through toys, games, school lessons and more.
Schedule:
Spadina Family Days
Open Noon to 5 p.m.
Fridays: January 27, February 17 and June 1
Sundays: January 29, February 4, 12, 19, 26 and March 4
and Family Day Monday, February 20
Join us on Spadina Family Days for a scavenger hunt focussed tour and cupcake decorating in the 1930's historic kitchen. Admission is Pay What You Wish.
