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Campbell House Museum

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Tours of this 1822 mansion, decorated in period furniture, offer insight into early life in Toronto. People often mention house, Toronto, museum, history, event, tour, free, experience,


Address

160 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 3H3, Canada

Website

www.campbellhousemuseum.ca

Contact

+1 416-597-0227

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (249 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 4:30 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 4:30 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Xiomara 1 year ago on Google • 365 reviews
    I hadn't been here until they made it thr Netflix Christmas House! It was so awesome! Loved that the museum allowed this..it was a free experience. The basement smelled like wood and it was delicious. The rest of the house was so beautiful and historical.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve S. 1 year ago on Google
    What a lovely piece of local history! Small but a great view into the period, and an excellent history lesson.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alaleh - F. 10 months ago on Google • 511 reviews
    We visited the museum during the Doors Open Toronto and we were impressed by how organized the event was. We arrived before 11am and there were a few people ahead of us, so we didn’t wait so much to get in. The house and furnitures were beautiful and well-maintained. Be mindful not to touch or sit on them since they’re rather old. There was also an art exhibition that we enjoyed while walking around the house.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ishika S. 1 year ago on Google
    I was lucky to be visiting it yesterday on the 10th , I got to see artworks by gord peteran . Great house , learned so much today with the help of guides Sarah and Nishant , if you’re walking around you should def visit the house and see the beautiful Georgian architecture and interiors ❤️ The house was moved in 1970s because of a conflict so has modern extensions to it which is also interesting to watch !
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon W. 1 year ago on Google • 270 reviews
    First of all, we had an amazing tour of the building and what a fascinating story this building plays in the story of Toronto. Visitors and locals alike should take the chance to visit this location. It is a tiny gem that can be enjoyed in a number of ways - as newbies and tourists in Toronto - it was just such an interesting experience to learn about how the house moved to it's new spot Interesting interior!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jay A. 1 year ago on Google • 162 reviews
    Hidden gem to tour a Georgian home in the centre of Toronto. There aren't many left and a lovely museum. The architectural fragments in the yard come from demolished buildings in the area. The tour guide we had was fantastic! Energy, knowledge, and great storyteller. Before you start your day, take pause, have a walk through the gardens to centre yourself. It's very calming as it's set back from the street. Concrete blocks and high rises everywhere else!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ingrid t. 1 year ago on Google • 155 reviews
    The museum hosted a Titanic Tea and Book event for Titanic 111 anniversary of its sink. The setting is gorgeous and the story telling is attractive. Wonderful! I am glad to join this museum event.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Victoria S. 1 year ago on Google • 129 reviews
    Beautiful Georgian home right in the heart of downtown Toronto, a real look into the past. Our tour guide was fantastic, would go back again, they host really interesting and unique events!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rahul S. 1 year ago on Google • 62 reviews
    Couldn't go inside as it was closed and it was really late in the evening but the view from outside is equally good. You can get some amazing photos with backdrop of this 18th century house.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lesley W. 1 year ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Passed by here on a Friday early afternoon (Dec 9, 2022). Currently it's be pay-what-you-can until December 23 to accommodate holiday programming and private events. Usually admission is $10 for adults, half price for youth and seniors, free for 12 and younger. Highly recommend a visit. The staff gave a really detailed tour of the house, its history and other fun tidbits. I had visited during open door events prior to the pandemic and the tour then was a lot less detailed because of the crowd. I'll definitely be on the look out next Christmas for tickets to a Christmas Carol at the museum next year.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Betty Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Campbell House is the oldest remaining house from the original site of the Town of York. Built in 1822 by Chief Justice William Campbell and his wife Hannah. Hannah was using this house for her gatherings while she was in the town. They raised their 6 kids in Nova Scotia. The house was originally located on Adelaide Street
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dwayne 2 months ago on Google • 113 reviews New
    The house and its history were fascinating. However, our tour guide's commentary focused heavily on themes of social inequality, which created a somewhat negative atmosphere and unrepresentive of reality.

  • 5/5 Sofia D. 1 year ago on Google • 86 reviews
    Netflix Canada turned this place into an awesome holiday house with lots of fun things to do. There was free hot chocolate, free donuts, free sugar cookies and free goodie bags with chocolate. You could write a letter to santa and decorate your own ornament. You can also go to all the rooms to take pictures. It was fun. 👍

  • 5/5 Heather R. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful historic house in the middle of Toronto. Always informative and whatever's going on is well suited and adapted to the space.

  • 4/5 Rebecca And A. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place to have a small scale wedding. They keep you on your feet and the event moving so your on time. It’s a beautiful location with great history. Only downside is that if you want to do a ceremony within your own culture or religion and it’s more than 20 mins good luck. They can’t accommodate. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Parking is close by and that wasn’t overly expensive either.

  • 4/5 William C. 1 year ago on Google
    Very quiet small museum.

  • 5/5 Kathryn F. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely period home from 1822 that is now a museum. One of the oldest remaining examples of the life of wealthy citizens from the early days of Toronto.

  • 5/5 Sylwia S. 10 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    The textile art exhibit was interesting at the Campbell House Museum during my visit, certainly worth a peek during the Toronto open doors weekend event. It was also interesting to learn that the house was not built there but it was moved from another area of Toronto.

  • 4/5 Radu S. 7 years ago on Google
    Nice little piece of Toronto history. Staff is knowledgeable. The house is small. The small scale replica on the second floor gives a nice blast from Toronto past. Sometimes the house will serve as a small art gallery.

  • 5/5 Marthe M. 10 months ago on Google
    I visited Campbell House Museum in May 2023. Both the inside and the outside of the house are beautiful! Tickets can be bought at the entrance and the person working there is very knowledgeable about the history of the house and the people who lived there. At that moment, there was an art exhibition going on inside the house (no extra fee charged) which was lovely. Seeing the museum takes a short time (1 hour max.) and it is definitely worth visiting!

  • 5/5 Johnny S. 8 months ago on Google
    Great experience. Came on a Wednesday; got a full tour to myself, which lasted around an hour. Had to enter through the back door due to construction. Tour guide is very knowledgeable and knows a lot about the history of the house. The building itself is original, although the furniture is not. Also received complementary food to taste test, which is specific to Wednesdays. Admission is $10 per person. Not too bad. Photos and videos were welcome. Quite enjoyed the experience!

  • 5/5 Rosalie V. 6 months ago on Google
    Wonderful venue for a Gothic horror story. Love the immersive experience.. ghosts popping out unexpectedly ;) stories with unexpected twists !! This acting troupe is amazing.. great experience !

  • 4/5 Diego G. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place with lots of character- if you re looking for a venue for any type of event. The flow of the space is great... parking on site but restricted to about 4-5 cars. the event rep. was very thorough and def. knows how the space can be utilized in a number of ways depending on event / ppl attending.


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Amenities


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

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