BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Toronto Railway Museum - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Toronto Railway Museum
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://railtest.marketaccess.ca
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Toronto Railway Museum
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143310
CREATED:20230602T162914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231230T161645Z
UID:3371-1704096000-1735664400@railtest.marketaccess.ca
SUMMARY:Online Exhibit: On The Rails
DESCRIPTION:The Toronto Railway Museum is pleased to announce the launch of On the Rails: The Experiences of Toronto’s Railway Workers\, a new digital exhibit. The online project is available to the public beginning on June 2\, 2023 and was developed with funding from the Digital Museums Canada investment program. \nOn the Rails explores the unique and everyday challenges of Toronto’s past and current railway workers. Hop aboard to discover the jobs of Canada’s sleeping car porters\, the behind-the-scenes duties at Union Station\, and other first-hand experiences of railway professionals. On the Rails presents these narratives through interviews\, photos\, and artifacts. \nEXPLORE THE ONLINE EXHIBIT HERE \n 
URL:https://railtest.marketaccess.ca/event/online-exhibit-on-the-rails/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://railtest.marketaccess.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-Online-Exhibit.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143310
CREATED:20240413T190830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T190830Z
UID:3947-1714564800-1717174800@railtest.marketaccess.ca
SUMMARY:May is Museum Month
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate all May is Museum Month at TRM! Stay tuned for updated events in May\, including Doors Open Toronto. \nAbout May is Museum Month/Mai\, Mois des Musées\nMay is Museum Month/Mai\, Mois des Musées is an annual program run by the Ontario Museum Association celebrating the contributions of Ontario’s over 700 museums\, 37\,000\nvolunteers and 11\,000 workers. It coincides with International Museum Day\, on May 18th\, organized by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) to showcase the impact that museums have on their communities. With this year’s theme being “museums for education and research”\, we are encouraging individuals across Ontario to consider the vital contributions museums make as spaces of cultural understanding\, learning and innovation. \n\nAbout International Museum Day (May 18)\nEvery year on May 18 since 1977\, ICOM has organized International Museum Day (IMD). On this day\, participating museums plan creative events and activities related to the IMD theme\, engage with their public\, and highlight the importance of the role of museums in their communities. This year’s theme focuses on museums for education and research\, and highlights the impact of museums as “dynamic educational institutions fostering learning\, discovery\, and cultural understanding”.
URL:https://railtest.marketaccess.ca/event/may-is-museum-month/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://railtest.marketaccess.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OMA_MMM_ENG_1-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143310
CREATED:20240502T152027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T152027Z
UID:3981-1714914000-1719763200@railtest.marketaccess.ca
SUMMARY:Sunday Story Time
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us at TRM for Sunday Story Time! \nJoin us for story time at the museum on Sundays in May and June for story time! Tune in for railway-themed stories\, then explore the museum with a kids’ guide activity book. \nSundays: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nWeekend Story Time is included with museum admission and runs all afternoon\, pending volunteer availability. \nPlease note there will be no story time on Sunday\, May 26 as it is Doors Open Toronto. 
URL:https://railtest.marketaccess.ca/event/sunday-story-time/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://railtest.marketaccess.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GEtY7h9WUAAeSlv.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143310
CREATED:20240411T163028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T172136Z
UID:3931-1715954400-1715961600@railtest.marketaccess.ca
SUMMARY:Weeding Party May
DESCRIPTION:Help us clean and beautify Toronto Railway Museum and Roundhouse Park! \nMeet your community\, do good\, and get outside on Friday\, May 17! Join the TRM team for a volunteer weeding party.  \nAll are welcome. No expertise needed – everything growing thing in the space is definitely a weed! \nIf you have gardening gloves and tools and can bring them with you it will much appreciated. (We have some at the Museum\, but may not be enough for all volunteers.) \nNotes: Bring refillable water bottle if you are able and remember to wear hats\, sunblock\, closed-toe shoes etc.  \nSign up here \nHave questions? Reach us at events@trha.ca \n  \nThank you to our friends at Toronto Parks\, Forestry\, and Recreation and the Steam Whistle Brewery for their support of this TRM initiative.
URL:https://railtest.marketaccess.ca/event/weeding-party-may/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://railtest.marketaccess.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2-4.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143310
CREATED:20240503T171940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T171940Z
UID:3989-1716033600-1716397200@railtest.marketaccess.ca
SUMMARY:Long Weekend Hours
DESCRIPTION:The Toronto Railway Museum is OPEN for May long weekend 2024. Visit the museum in Stall 17 of the John Street Roundhouse\, ride the Mini Train\, and browse the museum store in Don Station. \n  \nHours: \nSaturday\, May 18: Open 12:00-5:00pm – celebrate Asian Heritage Month with us! \nSunday\, May 19: Open 12:00-5:00pm \nMonday\, May 20: Open 12:00-5:00pm \n  \nTuesday\, May 21: Closed \nWednesday\, May 22: Closed \nRegular hours resume on Thursday\, May 23. \n  \nStall 17 Museum \nThe museum space in Stall 17 is open to visitors on May Long Day weekend. Visit the museum to time-travel back to when Toronto was covered in train tracks and the John Street Roundhouse was bustling with activity! Don’t forget to test drive the train simulator. Our train simulator transports you back to the Toronto Rail Lands in the 1950s.  \n  \nMuseum Store \nThe Toronto Railway Museum store carries a range of gifts\, toys\, souvenirs\, and books. By shopping with us\, you are supporting the preservation of Toronto’s railway heritage and all sales are in support of the museum. Find the museum store inside Don Station during museum hours. \n  \nMini Train \nThe Miniature Train will run from 12:00-5:00pm (weather dependent). Tickets available for purchase onsite at Don Station. Please note the Mini Train will have a delayed start time on Saturday\, May 18 to accommodate the Asian Heritage Celebration event starting at 1:00 pm.
URL:https://railtest.marketaccess.ca/event/long-weekend-hours-5/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://railtest.marketaccess.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/YEARS-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143310
CREATED:20240503T171403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T171404Z
UID:3985-1716037200-1716042600@railtest.marketaccess.ca
SUMMARY:Asian Heritage Month Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate  Asian Heritage Month on Saturday\, May 18 at 1:00 pm. \nThe event will be held outdoors at the Toronto Railway Museum\, and all are welcome to attend!  \nThe celebration will feature speeches from representatives from all levels of government and several performances\, including a local children’s choir\, Lion Dance\, and a Shaolin Grandmaster demonstration.  Attendees can learn more about and celebrate the Chinese community through the One Heart\, One Canada photo exhibition. \nEvent is free to attend! 
URL:https://railtest.marketaccess.ca/event/asian-heritage-month-celebration/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://railtest.marketaccess.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/header.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T143310
CREATED:20240411T153030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T135735Z
UID:3924-1716631200-1716742800@railtest.marketaccess.ca
SUMMARY:Doors Open Toronto 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, May 25 and Sunday\, May 26 for Doors Open Toronto! \nDoors Open Toronto showcases some of the most architecturally\, historically\, culturally\, and socially significant buildings across the city\, including the John Street Roundhouse. Since 2002\, TRM has hosted an open house in Roundhouse Park and the John Street Roundhouse. We’re looking forward to celebrating the kick-off of our summer season with you! Stop by for a visit and to meet some of our wonderful volunteers. \n  \nWHAT’S ON\nWhat does Doors Open look like at the Toronto Railway Museum? \n\n\n\nFree admission: Visitors can visit the museum inside Stall 17 of the John Street Roundhouse for free all weekend!\nModel Train Show: Local model train groups display their train layouts in Stall 15 of the Roundhouse\n\n\n\n\nFriends and Partners: Visit our friends at their booths in Stall 15. Operation Lifesaver Canada\, artist Joseph Zhuang\, and more!\n\n\n\n\nGuided Tours: Doors Open volunteers will lead short ~20 minute outdoor tours for the public that highlight the architecture of the John Street Roundhouse.\nMuseum Store: The museum store inside Don Station will be open during operating hours; visitors can shop for books\, toys and games\, and railway merchandise. Stop by to check out the special Doors Open offers – only available this weekend!\n\n\n\n\nMini Train: The Mini Train will be running Doors Open weekend! Mini Train rides are separately ticketed and will operate weather permitting. Buy tickets at Don Station\n\n\nPark Animation: Depending on restoration volunteer availability\, interactive activities like turntable or hand cart rides may be offered\nMore activities to come\, stay tuned!\n\n \n2024 THEME\nWe’re excited to connect with this year’s Doors Open theme\, Hidden Histories. Toronto’s railway past can be experienced first-hand at the John Street Roundhouse. Visitors can explore exhibits highlighting Toronto’s railway workers past and present\, and learn more about life at the Roundhouse on a guided tour.  \nUnder the streets\, behind closed doors and in our own backyards lays another Toronto; a city filled with Hidden Histories. From ancient Indigenous footpaths along the shoreline of glacial Lake Iroquois\, to lost rivers\, to Canada’s oldest surviving queer space\, the story of Toronto is one told through its many pasts and voices. For Doors Open Toronto 2024\, visitors will engage with the forgotten or often-overlooked sites and stories of Toronto. \n 
URL:https://railtest.marketaccess.ca/event/doors-open-toronto-2024/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://railtest.marketaccess.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-May-Is-Museum-Month-960-x-400-px.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR