The MZTV Museum of Television
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
The MZTV Museum of Television, located on Queen Street in Toronto, houses the world’s biggest collection of television sets and related ephemera in the world. You don’t have to be a fan of TV to enjoy this interesting museum. Not only are TV sets from past decades displayed, but you can also view magazines, tapes, toys, advertising, and videos associated with the TV.
One interesting display at the museum includes Marilyn Monroe’s own personal portable TV. Shown in a living room scene, it also displays excerpts from her few television appearances. You can also see the “Phantom Teleceiver,” the TV that launched commercial television at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York City. Also, see Logie Baird’s 1920 scanning discs and plans connected with the possible promotion of TV in Canada as well as the Baird Televisor, which was the first TV Read more...
A nice place to visit, whether or not you’re a history buff, is Colborne Lodge in Toronto. The museum was once the home of the founders of the surrounding park (High Park) where the house is located. Containing many of the artifacts and furnishings of the period, the house provides a glimpse into the way things were in the early to later 1800s. The owners of the property, John and Jemima Howard, gave the city of Toronto their 165-acre parcel of land and the house on which it stands in 1873. They asked the city use the deeded land as a city park. The city expanded the park area to 399 acres after purchasing real estate lying adjacent to the park in 1876 and 1930 respectively.
A visit to a textile museum may not have you jumping up and down with excitement but surprisingly enough it could turn out to be an interesting way to spend some time. Drop by the Textile Museum of Canada if you want a reprieve from typical touristy hotspots. It’s a cool arty place that focuses on fabric art and is supposed to be one of Toronto’s most intriguing visual art centers.