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MZTV Museum Of Television

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Contemporary museum focusing on the history of television & its technology, with 10,000+ items. People often mention collection, museum, staff, history, nice, knowledgeable,


Address

64 Jefferson Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 1Y4, Canada

Contact

+1 416-599-7339

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (80 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 2 to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 2 to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 2 to 5 pm
  • Friday: 2 to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: collection (12) museum (12) staff (10) history (10) nice (6) knowledgeable (6)
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  • 5/5 B R. 11 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    Absolutely worth it to see this large collection of old Televisions. Lots of potentials it can be settled in a much bigger place. Over 90% of old televisions are still in working condition. Staffs are super nice and and friendly they answered all our questions also there is a mobile app with voice and videos of every section. Recommend it to everyone to see this fantastic collection.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vincent T. 1 year ago on Google • 95 reviews
    For $10, it’s pretty wicked to just get to see the technology that went behind something we don’t think twice about how it all works! A solid hour just to browse through the largest collection of retro TVs.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew Y. 2 months ago on Google • 304 reviews New
    A small, one-room museum that is full of goodies! You can learn a lot about the invention and development of television up until the 1970s, with enough artifacts (TVs!) and information to keep you occupied for about an hour if you take the time to read. I enjoyed learning about Felix the cat and looking at the entire wall of TVs from the mid-century. The staff member on duty that day was also very knowledgeable. However, I wish that the exhibits didn’t stop in the 1970s! I would have loved to learn about more recent developments, e.g., the transition to flat-screen/LCD TV and newer technologies. Also, the entrance was a bit hard to find. Walk across the parking lot on Jefferson Ave and you’ll see an inconspicuous door where you’ll need to ring a bell for the staff member to come and open it. Better signage would be great!

  • 5/5 Johnny S. 2 months ago on Google • 163 reviews New
    This museum was actually pretty cool, and worth the $10 admission, even though it is just one large exhibit room. It'll only take you about 20-30 minutes to get through the entire exhibit, but it is nonetheless one of the best for seeing and learning about the history and development of televisions. I can't say I'd drop by again, but it is definitely an experience worth adding to your travel bucket list to eventually check out. Parking is free despite the "authorized parking only" signs; you just need to buzz yourself in.

  • 5/5 Jaymie F. 2 months ago on Google • 28 reviews New
    Awesome museum with a lot of interesting history on the Television. The staff were super helpful and seem to genuinely have a love for the art of television. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick N. 6 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    Incredible collection of television history. As a bit of a history buff, I love to learn about the past, and my expectations were exceeded. It was fascinating to not only dive into the history of these pioneering inventors, but also actually see all of these antique televisions. It's wonderful that this technology has been preserved and passionate people are working to inform the public all about it. Highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Benedek 2 months ago on Google • 129 reviews New
    A wonderful little exhibition about a niche, but relevant part of our history, with eager and helpful staff! It was great to see such a nice collection of TVs, an actual trip down history and memory lane! For a low price of entry ($5 for students and seniors, $10 for adults) you can easily spend an hour or so at this place! Once done, the local area is a pleasant walk and browse too. Recommended for anyone remotely curious about technology and its past!

  • 5/5 Ashley M. 1 year ago on Google
    Got to experience this museum during Doors Open Toronto and it was brilliant The history of television is quite fascinating and it was really interesting seeing the evolution of it all. Staff were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Very impressive overall :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa B. 1 year ago on Google
    I had never heard of this place, but my dad is a CARP member and mentioned wanting to go here. What a fascinating collection they have, stepping back in time. The museum is in the heart of Liberty Village, so it's accessible by transit, or there is street parking nearby. Although the museum itself is only one large room, we easily spent a couple of hours in there. There is a guided tour you can take on your phone that explains everything. But you can also just read the placards they have, as there is a lot of detail. The collection is displayed beautifully, and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. We signed up for the mailing list as I understand that they have a ton of stuff that's still in storage. They set up other exhibits and change things around once in awhile, so I'd love to see what else they have!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul B. 3 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    A very good surprise. Small museum but really well documented with authentic assets Fantastic collection of TV screens until the 80s

  • 5/5 Jeanette W. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff here are so incredibly helpful and passionate! The collection is beautiful and robust, and there is so much to learn! The app makes the exhibit more interactive and ensures you don't miss a thing!

  • 5/5 Yan Z. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing place. I am surprised that I did not hear about it before. I went during Toronto Doors Open and was so impressed by the vast collection of the televisions, especially some very rare ones. The place is well organized and staff is super nice and I can tell they are proud of this place, and you can even have an experience of airing real-time on TV which I did and was really fun. It is definitely a place worth visiting whether you are visiting Toronto or if you are a local.

  • 5/5 Greg P. 11 months ago on Google
    Well worth the visit! Walk through history. Great guided tour through their app and the staff was very knowledgeable.

  • 5/5 Morteza M. 11 months ago on Google
    Unbelievable. Its amazing that the museum keeps collecting old TVs. Some of their collection are unique.

  • 5/5 Adam J. 7 years ago on Google
    Has a awesome collection of old televisions, and a great timeline of early television technology.

  • 5/5 Nelson G. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice experience . Tons of information ..audio guides from you own phone in different languages.. the guy who was working there was very kind and knowledgeable. Nice facilities .clean. Parking close by. Tons of TVs from the past .

  • 5/5 Mariana A. 2 years ago on Google
    Small but very interesting and fun place. Ryan was very knowledgeable about all the displays and loves sharing his love for the place with visitors.

  • 4/5 Andrew A. 4 years ago on Google
    It's not a large museum, but they pack a lot of really interesting history into one room. The staff was great and even gave us a bit of a behind-the-scenes tour of a show they were shooting that day.

  • 5/5 Barbara-Anne P. 4 years ago on Google
    Really informative museum! Go!!!! Now!!!!

  • 5/5 Nachum S. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved this small museum, such great staff, fun place to stop off for an hour or two. Great for kids aged 6+ I would say, and brilliant for adults. Interesting and informative.

  • 5/5 Dylan T. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    Absolutely amazing!! Staff was very nice and answered all our questions with a lot of details, he knew his stuff! The museum itself was very interesting and well put together and I learned a lot without feeling like it was over-educational. It was very quiet and my group and I were the only ones there, a nice difference from the usual hustle and bustle of museums. There were some pieces that were so cool to see and totally unexpected gems! Lovely experience and I totally recommend you check it out if you’re in the area! I’d even go again if I lived nearby but unfortunately I was on vacation from out of the country :( Side note: uber seems to take their drivers to the back of the building, so if you get taken to what looks like the wrong place, just walk around to the front!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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