Type: Museum
This museum and archives aims to preserve artefacts, fine art, archival and published material relating to the history of the Toronto Board of Education.
Programming:
Conservation/Preservation:
Archives / Library
- Records and manuscripts from 1847 to present.
- Historical collection of publications such as yearbooks, newspaper clippings, board of education minutes, annual reports, newsletters, report cards.
- Vertical files and pamphlets.
- Broadside collection, audio-visuals.
Artefacts
- Fine arts collection (20th century; Canadian Inuit; modern-historical period; prints, drawings, and sculpture).
- Classroom artefacts relating to many aspects of the curriculum including ceremonial objects, communications devices, electricity.
- Furniture / furnishings, household objects, imaging, photographs, video, medals, military history and technology, oral history, sports equipment, toys and games, medals, trophies, musical instruments.
Public Programming:
Exhibitions
- The museum is housed in a neo-classical inspired building dating back to 1915.
- The first floor of the former Toronto Board of Education administrative office houses a restored boardroom, now an education museum. Adjacent to the boardroom, the original walnut paneled Trustees’ Committee Room functions as an additional display area and researchers’ reading room.
- Displays include furniture of the Board and school classrooms, textiles, and tapestries.
Tours
Guided Tours offered in English.
Educational Programming
Classes or workshops and lectures.
Volunteer/Internship/Placement Opportunities:
Volunteers and students can assist in preservation and maintenance of archival records and engage in other administrative duties required.
Address & Contact Information:
263 McCaul St.
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 1W7
Phone: 416-397-3680
Email: greg.mckinnon@tdsb.on.ca
Website:
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm; free admission. Researchers must make an appointment before consulting archival materials.
Key Words: education, school