Mr. Dressup to Degrassi: 42 Years of Legendary Toronto Kids TV

Explore the heyday of Toronto’s children’s TV shows in this playful exhibition.

From 1952 to 1994, Toronto was a global player in a golden era of children’s television programs. For over four decades, our city brought together innovative thought leaders, passionate creators and unexpected collaborations – forming a powerhouse of the television industry unlike any other in the world.

In addition to numerous clips from everyone’s favourite shows like Mr. Dressup, Today’s Special, The Friendly Giant, Polka Dot Door, Degrassi, the exhibit features puppets and more.

A must-see exhibition for anyone, from the very young to the young at heart.

Watch reruns of your favourite shows, explore sets of TV’s past, and make your TV show characters.

• Puppets: Meet the friendly felted puppets from these iconic children’s shows.
• Making your own TV show characters: Get crafty at the making station and bring your character to life for all to see.
• Sets: Explore reimagined set displays from some of the most memorable titles like Polka Dot Door, Today’s Special, and The Friendly Giant.
• Highlight Reels: Sit back in one of our retro ‘living rooms’ and enjoy memorable scenes that generations past grew up watching.

Monday – Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm

Friday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm

Saturday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm

Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm