iTextile Museum of Canada
Founded in 1975 by Max Allen and Simon Waegemaekers above an ice cream shop in Mirvish Village, the Textile Museum of Canada has occupied its home on Centre Avenue, steps from City Hall and Chinatown, since 1989. Its collection of more than 15,000 fabrics, ceremonial cloths, garments, carpets and quilts covers some 2,000 years and over 200 regions of the world. Rotating exhibitions pair these holdings with contemporary artists and designers, and the museum also runs hands-on workshops and houses the H.N. Pullar Library for textile research.
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What's On
Made By Many: 50 Years of the Textile Museum of Canada
A 50th-anniversary show tracing five decades of exhibitions back to the 1970s, with works by Bev Koski, Marimekko, Melinda Patterson, Thor Hansen, You Wenfeng and more.
Always In Fashion
Curated by Amber-Dawn Bear Robe, an immersive look at how contemporary Indigenous couturiers blend ancestral knowledge with innovation, featuring Kent Monkman, Brian Jungen and more.
Retracing Tatreez: Palestinian Thobes through the 20th Century
Palestinian embroidered thobes and jellayeh from the collection, most shown for the first time, curated by Nina Rafique with restored context on their regional motifs and journeys.
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Getting there
55 Centre Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2H5, Canada
Nearest station: St Patrick (TTC Line 1) and Dundas St W at University Ave (505 Dundas streetcar)
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| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| WedToday | 12:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 12:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 12:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 12:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 12:00–17:00 |
Admission
From $15
Seniors (65+) $13; post-secondary students and youth (6-18) $8; children 5 and under and members free; free for First Nations, Inuit and Métis visitors (no ID required).
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Visitor Information
- How much does Textile Museum of Canada cost?
- Standard adult admission to Textile Museum of Canada is $15. Seniors (65+) $13; post-secondary students and youth (6-18) $8; children 5 and under and members free; free for First Nations, Inuit and Métis visitors (no ID required).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Textile Museum of Canada?
- Textile Museum of Canada is open Wednesday to Sunday 12:00-17:00; closed Monday and Tuesday.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Textile Museum of Canada?
- Textile Museum of Canada is located at 55 Centre Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2H5, Canada, in the Downtown / Discovery District area of Toronto. The nearest stations are St Patrick (TTC Line 1) and Dundas St W at University Ave (505 Dundas streetcar).
- What can I see at Textile Museum of Canada?
- Canada's only museum devoted to textiles: 15,000+ cloths, garments and carpets spanning 2,000 years and 200 regions. Current highlights include Made By Many: 50 Years of the Textile Museum of Canada, Retracing Tatreez: Palestinian Thobes through the 20th Century and Always In Fashion.
- Do I need to book Textile Museum of Canada in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit Textile Museum of Canada?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
Image credits
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- Textile Museum of CanadaRaysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine, via Wikimedia Commons, CC0
- Made By Many: 50 Years of the Textile Museum of CanadaPhoto by Darren Rigo
- Retracing Tatreez: Palestinian Thobes through the 20th CenturyCourtesy of Textile Museum of Canada
- Always In FashionPhoto by Darren Rigo.
- Campbell House MuseumJK Liu / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Art Gallery of OntarioOwen Byrne / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
- The Image CentreCanmenwalker / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0