Textile Museum of Canada - Toronto, Ontario

Rachel Boere

Wow, I have never been a museum like this! The exhibits were so interesting and engaging, and I love the topics the exhibits explored - culture and (de)colonization, identity, environment, and more. Great hands-on activities, too! Their upcoming workshops also looked fun. Would recommend to any Torontonian or visitor 👏

Yevheniia

The Textile Museum of Canada is a hidden gem in Toronto, offering a unique glimpse into the world of textiles and their cultural significance. The exhibits showcase a diverse collection from around the globe, highlighting intricate craftsmanship and storytelling through fabric. The museum balances historical artifacts with contemporary textile art, making it both educational and inspiring. The space is intimate and well-organized, allowing for a relaxed and engaging visit. The museum shop is also worth a stop, featuring beautiful handmade and sustainable items. A must-visit for art, culture, and design enthusiasts!

Mj Mj

This Handmade textile gallery is a beauty of art and culture.
Absolutely no wait line, very few people were there during my visit.
The gallery, washroom and gift shop are well lit, well-maintained.
There’s a small and very old-style library inside the gift shop, my favourite was that they let me try the weaving machine hahaha
If you look at the large quilts, some of them have poems about love and life. Some of the arts have stories imbedded to them. It’s a nice and quiet place! I stayed for 2 hours in this gallery cuz why not?! Haha

T Nas

Nice little museum, worth the visit if you've been to all others or have an interest in textiles, although it doesn't really bring in a lot of information about the history of textiles. It rather focuses on some interesting exhibits, such as native canadian woven clothes, textile samples from famous movies, and -my favorite- the special exhibition on the Underground Railroad, the resistance effort against enslavement through escape and flight by the end of the American Civil War, which helped enslaved African Americans to gain their freedom by escaping bondage and finding refuge in Canada.
There's also a fantastic hands-on section where you can have a go at weaving.
The museum is a tad bit small. Admission is $19 (adult) but if you have a TPL card, you can try getting a free pass, especially if you have kids.

argh c

Went on a Saturday which happened to be a fundraising sale day which caused there to be a line out the front door of the museum. As people left the museum carrying bolts of fabric we were slowly let in. Because it was a fundraising sale day (?) admission was free. We started on the 3rd floor with the featured exhibit which was very interesting. Down to the 2nd floor was the standard exhibit which was nice if brief and the fundraising sale (donated fabric from remnants to bolts, kimonos, obis, and saris plus beads) in the area that they clearly hold workshops in.

Lajja Palaniswamy

As a part of DoorsOpen Toronto 2024, I was able to visit the textile museum of Canada. The museum has two levels of exhibits. The museum was interactive and they do have stations for visitors to learn weaving, sewing and rug making techniques with the help of the staff at the museum. They do have a shop inside the museum with goods and textiles from different parts of the world. The museum was home to some extraordinary pieces of textiles and I am glad I got the chance to visit it!

Abdul Aleem

Beauty of this museum depends on the exhibit that is on show when you visit it

You could either be spell bound by art, or on other occasions it may appear underwhelming

But it's location is interesting, u don't expect a museum in such a building in downtown, which apparently is a bit away from usual humdrum of Toronto. Street alongside it is refreshingly quiet

Roadside parking is right in front of it at affordable rate, also payable through Green App.

Small enough to completely see in 45 to 90 minutes max, but big enough to leave lasting impression IF exhibit is to your taste

There are sewing workshop options like hand looms and so on where u can actually weave cloth under watchful eye of experts. That to me, is biggest attraction here.

Ridge Dias

Absolutely fantastic experience at the Textile Museum of Canada! The exhibits are beautifully curated, showcasing a rich and diverse array of textiles from around the world. The staff is knowledgeable and passionate, enhancing the visit with engaging stories and insights. The interactive displays and hands-on activities make it a perfect destination for all ages. A must-visit for anyone interested in art, culture, and history. Highly recommend!