Theatre Museum Canada, Toronto

#255 among attractions in Toronto

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The Theatre Museum Canada was founded by Herbert Whittaker in 1982, for the purpose of preserving and celebrating Canada's theatrical cultural heritage. The museum's honorary patron is Christopher Plummer. One of Theatre Museum Canada's ongoing projects is the Legends Library, which consists of filmed interviews of Canadian theatre icons such as William Hutt and Robert LePage. In addition to their online exhibits, the museum tours exhibits to various venues in Toronto. On August 30, 2011, David Mirvish announced that a space of 9,675 square feet was to be allocated for the Museum in a "great location" in Toronto's theatre district. This location is 355 King Street West. The museum will have a home in the new King Blue Condominium, Retail and Hotel project at King Street & Blue Jays Way. This is just down the street from The TIFF Bell Lightbox - and about 2 blocks away from the proposed Mirvish/Gehry Project. ()

Established: 1982 (42 years ago)Coordinates: 43°39'0"N, 79°21'32"W

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Downtown Toronto (The Distillery District)Toronto Canada

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Theatre Museum Canada – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rebel, St. Lawrence Market, Polson Pier, St. Paul's Basilica.

0.7 miS
Nightlife, Dancing
Rebel, Toronto
18 min walk • Rebel, located in the vibrant city of Toronto, Canada, is a premier entertainment complex that has redefined the nightlife experience for locals and tourists alike. With its sprawling 45,000 square feet of space, Rebel merges high-energy music with an immersive...
0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum, Flea market
St. Lawrence Market, Toronto
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toronto, Canada, St. Lawrence Market is not merely a destination; it is an institution that embodies the city's rich history and vibrant culinary scene. With roots dating back to the early 1800s, this bustling market has become a cornerstone for...
0.7 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Polson Pier, Toronto
18 min walk • Polson Pier, previously known as The Docks Waterfront Entertainment Complex, is a multi-purpose entertainment complex in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located in the largely industrial Port Lands area of the city along the waterfront of Toronto Harbour.
0.4 miNW
Church
St. Paul's Basilica, Toronto
12 min walk • St. Paul's Basilica is the oldest Roman Catholic congregation in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 83 Power Street in the Corktown neighbourhood, just east of downtown, near the intersection of Queen and Parliament streets.
0.6 miSW
Park, Beach, Outdoor activities
Sugar Beach, Toronto
16 min walk • Sugar Beach is an urban beach park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that opened in 2010. It is located across from Redpath Sugar Refinery in Toronto's eastern East Bayfront.
~1230 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Enoch Turner School, Toronto
6 min walk • Enoch Turner Schoolhouse is a historic site and museum owned by the Ontario Heritage Trust. The school was built in 1848 when it was known as the Ward School. The building is located at 106 Trinity Street between King Street East and Eastern Avenue in Toronto, Ontario. Canada. It is the oldest school standing in the city.
~1380 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Little Trinity Anglican Church, Toronto
7 min walk • Little Trinity Anglican Church is a parish church of the Anglican Church of Canada. It is located at 425 King Street East in the Corktown neighbourhood, just east of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Young People's Theatre, Toronto
13 min walk • Young People's Theatre is a Canadian producer of theatre for youth and Toronto's oldest not-for-profit theatre company. Founded in 1966 by Susan Douglas Rubeš, YPT originally operated out of the now-demolished Colonnade Theatre on Bloor Street.
0.4 miSW
Waterfront
East Bayfront, Toronto
12 min walk • East Bayfront, or the East Bayfront Precinct, is an emerging neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is currently undergoing a transformation from industrial use to mixed-use as part of Waterfront Toronto's plans to create a residential and commercial district urban core near the lake.
~480 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto
3 min walk • The Young Centre for the Performing Arts is a theatre in the Distillery District in downtown Toronto, Canada. It is a brand-new theatre built into 19th-century-era Victorian industrial buildings.
0.6 miW
Museum, Historical place, Georgian architecture
Toronto's First Post Office, Toronto
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Theatre Museum Canada?

Nearby attractions include Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto (3 min walk), Distillery District, Toronto (3 min walk), Parliament Square Park, Toronto (5 min walk), Enoch Turner School, Toronto (6 min walk).

How to get to Theatre Museum Canada by public transport?

The nearest stations to Theatre Museum Canada:

Bus

Trinity Street • Lines: 121 (2 min walk)
Cherry Street • Lines: 121 (4 min walk)

Tram

Mill Street, Distillery Loop • Lines: 504A (4 min walk)
Front Street East • Lines: 504A (5 min walk)

Metro

King • Lines: 1 (24 min walk)
Queen • Lines: 1 (27 min walk)

Ferry

Jack Layton Ferry Terminal • Lines: Toronto Island Ferry, Ward's Island (27 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (29 min walk)