Toronto Railway Museum

Online Lecture: Streetcars and the Shifting Geographies of Toronto
2023-04-20 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for “Streetcars and the Shifting Geographies of Toronto”, an online lecture on April 20!
What can photos taken by streetcar enthusiasts reveal about the changing nature of cities? This is the question explored by Brian and Michael Doucet in their book Streetcars and the Shifting Geographies of Toronto: a visual analysis of change. The Doucets carefully and meticulously rephotograph these images taken in the 1960s and 70s to bring them into dialogue with contemporary planning, policy, political and public debates.

Streetcar enthusiasts did not intend to document the major forces of change shaping cities, but their images show far more than just the vehicles. In pursuit of their hobby, these enthusiasts photographed cities in ways that very few other people did, and took pictures in parts of the city that would have otherwise gone unphotographed.

When paired with photos taken at the same locations today, these images show the subtle and not-so-subtle economic, social, demographic and spatial changes that have taken place as Toronto has transitioned from an industrial and provincial city, to one of the world’s major global metropolises. They show how these forces of change are reflected in the buildings, streets and land uses across the city.
There are many books, studies and reports that try to understand long-term changes in cities such as Toronto. Streetcars is one of the few that uses visual images as the primary way to analyse change. The Doucets aim to challenge everyone – scholars, students, planners, politicians and the wider public – to look at their cities in new and different ways.

Join us for this engaging and insightful discussion about how photography can be used to better understand cities and urban change.

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

ABOUT BRIAN DOUCET
Brian Doucet is the Canada Research Chair in Urban Change and Social Inclusion in the School of Planning at the University of Waterloo.

ABOUT MICHAEL DOUCET
Michael Doucet is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Geography at Toronto Metropolitan University

ABOUT THE TORONTO RAILWAY MUSEUM (TRM)
The Toronto Railway Museum (TRM) brings people together by telling stories of Toronto’s railway heritage. The Museum is located in the heart of downtown Toronto and is typically open year-round. TRM presents exhibits, tours, educational programs and publications that broaden the understanding and appreciation of Toronto’s rich railway history. TRM is committed to telling the stories of the railways, and welcoming conversations of its varied experiences through its lecture series, exhibits and integrated programming with a mission to learn from the past to make the future better.

Long Weekend Hours
2023-04-06 08:00 - 17:00
The museum space in Stall 17 is open to visitors this Easter weekend (closed Monday).

Stop by to enjoy exhibits, kids activities, and the train simulator, or browse the museum store inside Don Station. Plan your visit.
April 8: Open, 12:00-5:00 PM
April 9: Open, 12:00-5:00 PM
April 10: Closed
April 11: Closed
Regular hours resume April 12.

Sharks vs Trains
2023-03-16 12:00 - 2023-03-17 16:00
Visit the Toronto Railway Museum on March 16 and 17 from 12:00 – 4:00pm for Sharks vs Trains!
This drop-in family program is full of games and activities designed for kids to explore the museum and beyond! Program runs throughout the afternoons and is inspired by the book by Chris Barton and Tom Lichtenheld.
Stop by and join us for drop-in activities inside the museum.
This program is included in the price of museum admission.

March Break at TRM
2023-03-11 12:00 - 2023-03-19 17:00
Visit the Toronto Railway Museum over March Break 2023!

Stall 17 Museum
The museum space in Stall 17 is open to visitors Wednesday-Sunday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Stop by to enjoy exhibits, kids activities, and the train simulator.

SHARKS VS TRAINS
Visit the Toronto Railway Museum on March 16 and 17 from 12:00 – 4:00pm for Sharks vs Trains! This drop-in family program is full of games and activities designed for kids to explore the museum and beyond! Program runs throughout the afternoons and is inspired by the book by Chris Barton and Tom Lichtenheld. This program is included in the price of museum admission.
Museum Store
The museum store in Don Station is back! Join us starting Saturday, March 11 back inside Don Station to shop books, toys, and railway gifts. Learn more about the museum store.

Family Day Weekend 2023
2023-02-18 12:00 - 2023-02-20 17:00
The museum space in Stall 17 is open to visitors this Family Day weekend (including Monday!) and closed from February 21 to 22. Stop by to enjoy exhibits, kids activities, and the train simulator, or browse our most popular items in our museum store pop-up. Plan your visit to the Toronto Railway Museum.
FAMILY DAY WEEKEND HOURS
February 18: Open, 12:00-5:00 PM
February 19:Open, 12:00-5:00 PM
February 20: Open, 12:00-5:00 PM
February 21: Closed
February 22: Closed

Regular hours resume February 23.

Online Lecture: A Life On Wheels: Canadian Sleeping Car Porters During The Golden Age of Rail Travel, 1900-1940
2023-02-16 19:00 - 20:30
A Life On Wheels: Canadian Sleeping Car Porters During The Golden Age of Rail Travel, 1900-1940
Thursday, February 16
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Join us for “A Life On Wheels: Canadian Sleeping Car Porters During The Golden Age of Rail Travel, 1900-1940”, an online lecture on February 16!
This lecture will examine the lives and labors of Canadian sleeping car porters who worked the rails during the first half of the twentieth century. Professor Sarah-Jane (Saje) Mathieu (University of Minnesota) will discuss how sleeping car porters and their families transformed Black life in Canada from Halifax to Vancouver. Particular attention will be paid to the cultural and political impact of sleeping car porters, particularly during their efforts to form what remains the largest Black union in the world–the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters.

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Tickets for this event are free, although registration is required. Please note this event has a limited capacity.

Attendees will get access to our exclusive Zoom meeting room, where they can engage directly with the presenter and museum historians in a post-lecture Q&A. The event will begin at 7pm Eastern Standard Time, and will end at approximately 8:30pm EST.

ABOUT SAJE MATHIEU
Dr. Saje Mathieu is Associate Professor of History at the University of Minnesota. She is the author of North of the Color Line: Migration and Black Resistance in Canada, 1870-1955 and the forthcoming book The Glory of Their Deeds: A Global History of Black Soldiers and Civilians in the Great War. Professor Mathieu earned a joint PhD in History and African American Studies at Yale University. She specializes in 20th century American, African American, and Canadian history with an emphasis on immigration, war, race, globalization, social movements, and political resistance.
ABOUT THE TORONTO RAILWAY MUSEUM (TRM)
The Toronto Railway Museum (TRM) brings people together by telling stories of Toronto’s railway heritage. The Museum is located in the heart of downtown Toronto and is typically open year-round. TRM presents exhibits, tours, educational programs and publications that broaden the understanding and appreciation of Toronto’s rich railway history. TRM is committed to telling the stories of the railways, and welcoming conversations of its varied experiences through its lecture series, exhibits and integrated programming with a mission to learn from the past to make the future better.

Online Lecture: The Railways that Spurred Early Oil’s Expansion
2023-01-19 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for “The Railways that Spurred Early Oil’s Expansion”, an online lecture on January 19!

Before the arrival of the railroads local growth and development in Lambton County was at a standstill, the marshy land was not attractive to new settlers. This all changed in 1858 with the arrival of the Grand Trunk Railroad and the first commercial oil well dug by James Miller Williams starting production in Oil Springs Ontario. The Black Gold Rush started attracting men from all over to seek their fortunes in the booming oil industry. The problems arise from lack of infrastructure on how to get this valuable product out of the swamps of Lambton. In this talk we will look at how the booming oil industry and railroads are intrinsically linked in Lambton County spurring development from the building of the private Petrolia Spur line to the St Clair Tunnel to the USA.

SOLD OUT!
Please email manager@trha.ca to be added to the waitlist.

Tickets for this event are free, although registration is required. Please note this event has a limited capacity. A waitlist will be enabled if the event space sells out.

Attendees will get access to our exclusive Zoom meeting room, where they can engage directly with the presenter and museum historians in a post-lecture Q&A. The event will begin at 7pm Eastern Standard Time, and will end at approximately 8:30pm EST.

ABOUT CHRISTINA SYDORKO
Christina is a dedicated educator who strives to create exciting and informative educational experiences. She has an Honour’s Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Education from Windsor University with subject specialization in History and Geography. Christina spent 15 years teaching in the Lambton Kent District School Board before moving to be the full time Educational Programs Coordinator at the Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site in 2017. She has spearheaded the creation of the Travelling Trunks educational kits and virtual education programs at the museum with a focus on fact based education. Christina is also the recipient of the 2021 Award of Excellence in Programming from the Ontario Museum Association for virtual programs and the Lambton County Innovation Award for 2021. Christina hopes to encourage a new generation of young people to find the wonder and exciting opportunities in the physical world around them.

ABOUT THE TORONTO RAILWAY MUSEUM (TRM)
The Toronto Railway Museum (TRM) brings people together by telling stories of Toronto’s railway heritage. The Museum is located in the heart of downtown Toronto and is typically open year-round. TRM presents exhibits, tours, educational programs and publications that broaden the understanding and appreciation of Toronto’s rich railway history. TRM is committed to telling the stories of the railways, and welcoming conversations of its varied experiences through its lecture series, exhibits and integrated programming with a mission to learn from the past to make the future better.

Museum Store Pop-Up
2023-01-04 12:00 - 2023-03-12 17:00
Museum store favourites have moved inside to Stall 17 for the winter! Thank you for shopping at the museum store in Don Station. You can still shop favourites and best-sellers including books, toys, and branded merchandise inside the museum in Stall 17 of the John Street Roundhouse.

Please note: The museum store will return to Don Station on March 10. Please note that not all museum store items in the Stall 17 pop-up will be available during this time as we prepare to reopen in Don Station.

Holiday Hours
2022-12-24 08:00 - 2023-01-05 17:00
Planning a museum visit this holiday? Please note our holiday hours:

December 23: Open, 12:00-5:00 PM
December 24-27: Closed
December 28-30: Open, 12:00-5:00 PM
December 31-January 3: Closed
Regular hours resume on January 4

Stall 17 Museum
The museum space in Stall 17 is open to visitors on December 23, and closed from December 24-27. The museum reopens December 28-30 and is closed December 31-January 3. Regular hours resume on January 4.

Museum Store in Don Station
Please note the last day to shop at the museum store in Don Station will be December 30. After that, please browse our museum store favourites inside the museum in Stall 17 of the John Street Roundhouse. The museum store will tentatively reopen in March/April, weather dependant.

Christmas at the Roundhouse
2022-12-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Roundhouse Park, 255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, m5v3m9, Canada
Christmas at the Roundhouse

Get a taste of Christmas cheer at the Roundhouse on December 18!

On December 18, join the Toronto Railway Museum at the Roundhouse Farmers’ Market to enjoy a Christmas afternoon that will brighten the hearts of young and old! Capture the moment with a festive photo, sip a festive drink, and visit the Toronto Railway Museum booth.

Go further and stop by the Museum in Stall 17 of the Roundhouse, explore exhibits, create your own souvenir through our craft train activity, and climb aboard an 1896 wooden parlour car!

Admission

Admission to the Roundhouse Farmers’ Market is free.
The market is located inside Locomotive Hall in Bay 10 at the Steam Whistle Brewery – 255 Bremner Blvd., Toronto, ON M5V 3M9.
Some activities require museum admission.
About the Roundhouse Farmers’ Market

The new farmers’ market at the Roundhouse has all the best elements of an ageless market including seasonal farm goods and produce as well as a lot of creative ways to use them. Locally produced storage veg, meat, honey, pickles, Niagara sourdough breads and baking, pastured eggs and chicken, maple syrup, even ethically sourced fish shipped by rail from Nova Scotia and a different ethical crafter each week. Ontario’s food shed is rich and diverse so our market is too! There’s no two markets alike, just always lots of good food and variety in a gorgeous heritage building with good coffee and music and so much to see.

About the Toronto Railway Museum

The Toronto Railway Museum (TRM) brings people together by telling stories of Toronto’s railway heritage. The Museum is located in the heart of downtown Toronto and is typically open year-round. TRM presents exhibits, tours, educational programs and publications that broaden the understanding and appreciation of Toronto’s rich railway history. TRM is committed to telling the stories of the railways, and welcoming conversations of its varied experiences through its lecture series, exhibits and integrated programming with a mission to learn from the past to make the future better.

Online Lecture: Train Tracks to Ski Tracks
2022-12-15 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for “Train Tracks to Ski Tracks”, an online lecture on December 15!

The Craigleith Station has welcomed travellers since the 1880s. Tourist travellers to the area initially took the waters and the air for their health and enjoyed local spas along the rail line. However, with the development of the ski industry along the Niagara Escarpment specialized ski trains created opportunities for winter fun for city dwellers. Join Craigleith Heritage Depot Curator Andrea Wilson as she shares the story of the ski train and its impact on the Craigleith Station and the local community.

Sold out!

Please email manager@trha.ca to be added to the waitlist.

Attendees will get access to our exclusive Zoom meeting room, where they can engage directly with the presenter and museum historians in a post-lecture Q&A. The event will begin at 7pm Eastern Standard Time, and will end at approximately 8:30pm EST.

ABOUT ANDREA WILSON
Andrea Wilson has been working in museums for…… nigh these 43 years! However, she never stops learning and sharing about local natural and cultural history. Currently she is the Curator of the Craigleith Heritage Depot and has developed the award-winning REEL History programme bringing local history to the big screen. Working in a historic railway station is nothing new for Andrea and she loves its location, along the very edge of Nottawasaga Bay, Ontario.

ABOUT THE TORONTO RAILWAY MUSEUM (TRM)
The Toronto Railway Museum (TRM) brings people together by telling stories of Toronto’s railway heritage. The Museum is located in the heart of downtown Toronto and is typically open year-round. TRM presents exhibits, tours, educational programs and publications that broaden the understanding and appreciation of Toronto’s rich railway history. TRM is committed to telling the stories of the railways, and welcoming conversations of its varied experiences through its lecture series, exhibits and integrated programming with a mission to learn from the past to make the future better.

Museum Closure
2022-12-01 08:00 - 17:00
Please note the museum in Stall 17 of the John Street Roundhouse and museum store in Don Station will be closed on Thursday, December 1.
Apologies for any inconvenience. Regular hours resume on Friday, December 2. Explore our Museum From Home activities.

Museum Store Sunday 2022
2022-11-27 12:00 - 17:00
Join us on Sunday, November 27 to shop the museum store and save! Museum Store Sunday is here and with it amazing deals. Visit the store to take part in some festive activities, plus get ahead of your holiday shopping. Free gift for the first 50 customers!

Museum Store Sunday kicks off at 12:00pm on the Don Station platform and runs until 5:00pm. Join us for Santa letter writing, festive treats, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony as we celebrate the return of the museum store in Don Station with the Ontario Trillium Foundation and MPP Chris Glover.

Sharks vs Trains
2022-11-26 12:00 - 2022-12-04 13:00 | Toronto Railway Museum, 255 Bremner Blvd, Stall 17, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3M9, Canada
Join us on November 26th for a one-hour family event inspired by the “Shark vs Train” by Chris Barton and Tom Lichtenheld (2010)!
Join Toronto Railway Museum on November 26th for a one-hour family event inspired by the “Shark vs Train” by Chris Barton and Tom Lichtenheld (2010)!
Our George Brown Professor Karen Sinotte and George Brown student volunteer, Ledy Loterte have organized an event for children ages 4-8 years old. This event is filled with a series of games and activities to explore the museum and learn more about sharks and trains. After the one-hour event, we will all make our way to Ripley’s Aquarium and explore the shark’s side! Join us in stall 17.
Each ticket includes admission for the Toronto Railway Museum and admission for Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada for each attendee. Please note: adults must remain with their child for the duration of the program.
Two dates to chose from
November 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Dec 4th @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

https://torontorailwaymuseum.com/?tribe_events=sharks-vs-trains

Register here.

Online Lecture: Building Toronto
2022-11-17 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for “Building Toronto: Railways and the Development of Toronto”, an online lecture on November 17!

How did the railways benefit Toronto? What ways did Toronto City Council support this type of development? Building Toronto: Railways and the Development of Toronto will focus on the development of railways in Toronto from a political perspective. Presenter Michael Dowbenka will discuss how the construction of railways to and in Toronto were supported and encouraged by Toronto City Council and what role they played in the process.

FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Tickets for this event are free, although registration is required. Please note this event has a limited capacity.

Attendees will get access to our exclusive Zoom meeting room, where they can engage directly with the presenter and museum historians in a post-lecture Q&A. The event will begin at 7pm Eastern Standard Time, and will end at 8:30pm EST.

ABOUT MICHAEL DOWBENKA
Michael Dowbenka is the Acting Supervisor, Collections and Outreach in the City of Toronto’s Museum and Heritage Services unit. He works at the Market Gallery where he oversees the City’s Fine Art Collection as well as the ever-changing exhibitions in the gallery on the history, art and culture of Toronto. Before assuming the role of acting supervisor, Michael spent fifteen years as the Outreach and Exhibit Technician at the Market Gallery where he was responsible for the administration, care and maintenance of the Fine Art Collection, installation of exhibitions in the gallery and also for delivering the Market Gallery’s historical talks and educational programming.

ABOUT THE TORONTO RAILWAY MUSEUM (TRM)
The Toronto Railway Museum (TRM) brings people together by telling stories of Toronto’s railway heritage. The Museum is located in the heart of downtown Toronto and is typically open year-round. TRM presents exhibits, tours, educational programs and publications that broaden the understanding and appreciation of Toronto’s rich railway history. TRM is committed to telling the stories of the railways, and welcoming conversations of its varied experiences through its lecture series, exhibits and integrated programming with a mission to learn from the past to make the future better.

October Long Weekend Hours
2022-10-08 08:00 - 2022-10-13 17:00
Thanksgiving Weekend Hours:
Please note the following holiday hours for the museum, Mini Train, and museum store in Don Station:
Saturday, October 8: Open 12:00-5:00pm
Sunday, October 9: Open 12:00-5:00pm
Monday, October 10: Closed
Tuesday, October 11: Closed
Wednesday, October 12: Closed

Regular hours resume Thursday, October 13

Mini Train Ride
The Mini Train will operate on Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9 as usual (weather dependant). The Mini Train will be closed on Monday, October 10.

Museum Store
The museum store in Don Station will be open on Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9, and closed October 10-12. The store will resume regular hours of operation on Thursday, October 13.

Stall 17 Museum
The museum space in Stall 17 is open to visitors on October 8 and 9, and closed from October 10 to 12. Stop by to enjoy your favourite exhibits or drive the train simulator.

Museum store closed
2022-09-30 | Toronto Railway Museum, 255 Bremner Blvd, Stall 17, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3M9, Canada
Please note our museum store will be closed today, September 30th. We will resume normal hours tomorrow, October 1st.
The museum will be open for regular hours, 12 to 5 pm.

Locomotives on the Move
2022-09-24 12:00 - 2022-11-26 17:00 | Toronto Railway Museum, 255 Bremner Blvd, Stall 17, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3M9, Canada
Every Saturday, visit the Toronto Railway Museum to see our large artifacts in action!
Our volunteer crew is on site on Saturdays to drive our No.1 Locomotive, operate our turntable, and teach you all about the hard work that goes into keeping the museum running.
Locomotives on the Move is subject to weather and volunteer availability. Visit the museum to learn about the day’s activities.

Online Lecture: A History of Toy Trains
2022-09-15 19:00 - 20:30
Join us! “A History of Toy Trains: An ‘O’ Gauge Perspective” on September 15 (7pm EST).

Discover the beginnings and early history of toy trains made in Britain, Europe and the United States, and how manufacturers marketed trains for Canada. Presenters will delve into the evolution of toy trains, from pull toys to simple clockwork mechanisms and beautifully decorated tinplate lithography, to the well engineered mechanical marvels of the early 1900’s.

The appeal of mechanical electric toy trains exploded in the Post WWII era, and the Golden Age of popularity was the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. After a generation of decline, the toy trains of today are enjoying an unprecedented resurgence, as manufacturers are now making modern remote-controlled electronic marvels, with full sounds and effects recorded from real steam and diesel locomotives. The session will close with a look at the toy trains of today.

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Tickets for this event are free, although registration is required.

Attendees will get access to our exclusive Zoom meeting room, where they can engage directly with the presenter and museum historians in a post-lecture Q&A. The event will begin at 7pm Eastern Standard Time, and will end at 8:30pm EST.

PRESENTER
Kyle Miller was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He graduated with a BSc from Dalhousie University in 1983. His Father was a lifelong railroader with CN and then VIA. After a career in music during the 80’s, Kyle spent 15 years in Toronto with Canada Post and IBM, before relocating to Vancouver in 2003. Kyle serves on the Board of Directors and volunteers at the Railway Museum of BC, and can frequently be seen driving Track Speeders and Mini-Rail Trains.

CO-PRESENTERS
Robin Dodson, CTTA, TCA, Historian, Toy Train Expert
Charles Reif, CTTA, TCA, Author, Historian, Toy Train Expert
Frank Schmidt, CTTA, TCA, Author, Historian, Toy Train Expert
James Barrett, CTTA, TCA, Author, Historian, Toy Train Expert
Mark Horne, CTTA Previous President, Author, Toy Train Expert

ABOUT THE TORONTO RAILWAY MUSEUM (TRM)
The Toronto Railway Museum (TRM) brings people together by telling stories of Toronto’s railway heritage. The Museum is located in the heart of downtown Toronto and is typically open year-round. TRM presents exhibits, tours, educational programs and publications that broaden the understanding and appreciation of Toronto’s rich railway history. TRM is committed to telling the stories of the railways, and welcoming conversations of its varied experiences through its lecture series, exhibits and integrated programming with a mission to learn from the past to make the future better.
The Toronto Railway Museum would like to acknowledge the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Community Building Fund. More information is available here.

Fall Mini Train Rides
2022-09-11 12:00 - 2022-10-31 17:00
Regular, Wednesday-Sunday, Mini Train operations end on Labour Day (September 5). After that, the Mini Train will run on Saturdays and Sundays only, until October 30.
Please note the Mini Train will be closed on Saturday, September 10, but will operate on Sunday, September 11.
The Mini Train and museum in Stall 17 of the John Street Roundhouse will be closed for Thanksgiving (Monday, October 10).
Tickets
Online ticketing for the Mini Train will remain in place for the fall season. Tickets go on sale at 11:30am on Saturdays and Sundays for the day. Bookmark our Eventbrite page to easily purchase tickets this weekend!
Please note Mini Train operations are weather dependent.

Mini Train Closure/Late Opening
2022-09-10 08:00 - 17:00
Please note the Mini Train will be closed on Saturday, September 10, but will operate on Sunday, September 11.
The museum in Stall 17 of the Roundhouse and the museum store in Don Station will have a delayed opening to accommodate staff training. Both will open at 1:30 PM and close at 5:00 PM.
Regular operations resume Sunday, September 11.

Simulator Early Closure
2022-09-09 15:00 - 17:00
Please note that the train simulator at the museum will close early at 3:00PM on Friday, September 9, for maintenance. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Labour Day Weekend 2022
2022-09-03 12:30 - 2022-09-07 17:00
We are open this Labour Day long weekend! Miniature Train rides, guided tours, the museum, and the museum store in Don Station are all open for Labour Day 2022. Please note our holiday hours:
Saturday, September 3:
Sunday, September 4:
Monday, September 5: Open 12:00-5:00pm
Tuesday, September 6: Closed
Wednesday, September 7: Closed
Regular hours resume on Thursday, September 8. See you soon!

Lost and Found: A Journey with Mr. Mathly
2022-08-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Toronto Railway Museum, 255 Bremner Blvd, Stall 17, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3M9, Canada
Calling all Grade 3 Students! We are looking for young learners (8 to 10 years old) who would like to support the museum by testing out new Grade 3 math program. In this program, learners will help Mr. Mathly locate his passengers’ missing luggage.
This test event will take place at the Toronto Railway Museum on August 27th and last approximately 1 hour. Participants will be asked for their feedback on the program.
As a token of our appreciation, participants will receive 1 child ticket and 1 adult ticket for our miniature train ride.
Click here to register. Registration is required.

Online Lecture: Railway Technology in the Canadian First World War Effort
2022-08-18 19:00 - 20:30
Join us! “Railway Technology in the Canadian First World War Effort” on August 18 at 7:00 pm EST.
Explore the complexities of transportation and logistics in the forward areas of the Western Front during the First World War. Join us and presenter Andrew Iarocci on Thursday, August 18 at 7:00 PM (EST) for a free online lecture. Learn about how railway technologies and expertise were gradually integrated into the British (and Canadian) transportation system, in an effort to streamline and rationalize the movement of ammunition, supplies, and personnel.
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE TICKET.
Tickets for this event are free, although registration is required.
Attendees will get access to our exclusive Zoom meeting room, where they can engage directly with the presenter and museum historians in a post-lecture Q&A. The event will begin at 7pm Eastern Standard Time, and will end at 8:30pm EST.
PRESENTER
Andrew Iarocci teaches history at Western University. He is a former collections manager (transportation and artillery) at the Canadian War Museum. His research interests include First World War operations and logistics, the material culture of the Canadian Army, and military transportation design. He is the author of A Nation in Conflict: Canada and the Two World Wars, and Shoestring Soldiers: The 1st Canadian Division at War, 1914-1915.
ABOUT THE TORONTO RAILWAY MUSEUM (TRM)
The Toronto Railway Museum (TRM) brings people together by telling stories of Toronto’s railway heritage. The Museum is located in the heart of downtown Toronto and is typically open year-round. TRM presents exhibits, tours, educational programs and publications that broaden the understanding and appreciation of Toronto’s rich railway history. TRM is committed to telling the stories of the railways, and welcoming conversations of its varied experiences through its lecture series, exhibits and integrated programming with a mission to learn from the past to make the future better.
The Toronto Railway Museum would like to acknowledge the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Community Building Fund. More information is available here.

Cancelled: Tours and Mini Train
2022-08-13 12:00 - 16:00
Please note that there will be no guided tours or Miniature Train rides on Saturday, August 13 due to an event in the park. The museum and museum store in Don Station will be open for limited hours, from 12 pm to 4 pm.

Long Weekend Hours
2022-07-30 12:00 - 2022-08-03 17:00
Holiday Weekend Hours
August Long Weekend Hours:
Saturday, July 30: Open 12:00-5:00pm
Sunday, July 31: Open 12:00-5:00pm
Monday, August 1: Open 12:00-5:00pm
Tuesday, August 2: Closed
Wednesday, August 3: Closed

Regular hours resume Thursday, August 4.

Stall 17 Museum
The museum space in Stall 17 is open to visitors for the August long weekend and closed from August 2-3. Stop by to enjoy your favourite exhibits, drive the train simulator, or ride the Mini Train.

Museum Spotting: A Virtual Tour of Canada's Railway Museums
2022-07-21 20:00 - 21:30
Join us! “Museum Spotting: A Virtual Tour of Canada’s Railway Museums” on July 21st at 8 pm EST.
The Toronto Railway Museum is one of dozens of railway museums in Canada. In our July session of our Railway Ties virtual lecture series, we will hear from a selection of other railway museums across the country. Join us as we visit railway museums in Quebec, Niagara Region, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Hear stories of the railways from all around Canada, and start planning your next cross-country railway museum trip!
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE TICKET.
Tickets for this event are free, although registration is required.
Attendees will get access to our exclusive Zoom meeting room, where they can engage directly with the presenter and museum historians in a post-lecture Q&A. The event will begin at 8pm Eastern Standard Time, and will end at 9:30pm EST.
PRESENTERS
Exporail
Niagara Railway Museum
Saskatchewan Railway Museum
Alberta Railway Museum
ABOUT THE TORONTO RAILWAY MUSEUM (TRM)
The Toronto Railway Museum (TRM) brings people together by telling stories of Toronto’s railway heritage. The Museum is located in the heart of downtown Toronto and is typically open year-round. TRM presents exhibits, tours, educational programs and publications that broaden the understanding and appreciation of Toronto’s rich railway history. TRM is committed to telling the stories of the railways, and welcoming conversations of its varied experiences through its lecture series, exhibits and integrated programming with a mission to learn from the past to make the future better.

The Toronto Railway Museum would like to acknowledge the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Community Building Fund. More information is available here.

Roundhouse Park Farmers' Market
2022-07-17 11:00 - 2022-12-18 15:00
Farmers’ market
The Roundhouse Farmers’ Market brings fresh, local food to the historic setting of Roundhouse Park on Sundays from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. From May to October, the market is outdoors in Roundhouse Park. During the winter months, the market is inside the Roundhouse in Stall 10.

Historic Places Days 2022
2022-07-08 08:00 - 2022-07-31 17:00
Join us for the month of July as we discover our rich and diverse history through #HistoricPlacesDays.
SELFIE CONTEST
The National Trust for Canada is giving away a total of $2000, and over $10,000 in prizes, in support of Historic Places Days. Get creative with a selfie or photo, and post it on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #HistoricPlacesDays before July 31 for a chance to win $1,000! Enter the contest today.

Courtesy of Brooklynn St

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THE JOHN STREET ROUNDHOUSE
The Toronto Railway Museum is housed within the historic John Street Roundhouse. The best surviving example of a railway roundhouse in Canada, John Street was build in 1929 to service passenger steam locomotives. Discover the John Street Roundhouse’s story.
