Toronto History Museums

A young girl immersed in chalk drawing at Gibson House Museum during The Big Draw, September 2019.

The Awakenings project "It's Been a While" brings a youthful perspective to the colonial history of the 10 Toronto History Museums. A project by Mammalian Diving Reflex. Film still by Andrew Williamson.

Applications for the 2022 Awakenings Artist Mentorship program are now open. Deadline to apply is July 29. Submit an application.

Summer at the Museums

Looking for things to do with your family or out-of-town visitors this summer? Entry to all 10 Toronto History Museums is now permanently free for everyone! Plan your museum visit. Some exhibitions and events may carry a charge where noted.

If you have children, summer camp spots are still available. Check availability.

Awakenings

Awakenings is a series of art projects created within Toronto History Museums by Black, Indigenous and artists of colour, operating under the principles of anti-oppression, anti-colonialism, and anti-racism. Read the Awakenings Curatorial Statement.

The 2022 Awakenings Artist Mentorship program, in partnership with curator and creative director Ashley McKenzie Barnes, is accepting artist applications until July 29. This first-of-its-kind mentorship opportunity is open to emerging and mid-career artists 21 years of age or older working in contemporary visual art, design and interdisciplinary practices, with a focus on projects from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.