Conservation/Preservation:

Archives/Library

Holdings include documents and textual records as well as a small collection of publications related to design.

Artefacts

Collection includes over 1000 pieces of Canadian design spanning over six decades.

Public Programming:

Exhibitions

Exhibitions are rotating, often focused on contemporary Canadian design. Past exhibits include: Stephen Burks Man Made Toronto, Designers in the Classroom, RGD Spacial Graphics and Capacity – an exploration of women in design.

Tours

Tours focus on the architectural history of the financial district from 1900s to present day.

Digital

Five on-line exhibits display photographs of artifacts from the permanent collection: http://www.dx.org/index.cfm?id=14613

• Electronics,
• Furniture,
• House wares,
• Lighting,
• Textiles.

Other

Lectures, workshops, and film screenings.