Theatre Museum Canada: Welcome

Welcome to Theatre Museum Canada. Our goal is to share the wonder of theatre in Canada, through our collection of artifacts, designs, photos, videos and interviews, using every marvel of technology to help you experience the thrill of live theatre, past and present.

Ultimately, our museum will consist of an exciting physical space, enhanced by an innovative virtual museum. We’re actively campaigning to secure a location and raise funds to make the dream a reality. In the meantime, we present exhibitions at such places as the Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre. We also produce a series of lively panel discussions, and we are recording the stories of our theatrical luminaries on videotape. And of course, we continue to expand our collection.

This web site will constantly evolve, as we acquire new material, launch new exhibitions and enlist more support. This is very much a work in progress.

We hope you will join us as we strive to keep pace with the exciting world of today's theatre, and explore the rich historical trail that led us here.

In the Spotlight

Theatre Museum Canada is now on YouTube!

Theatre Museum Canada is now on YouTube! With 165 videos currently available, and more on the way, come join the discussion online! You can also stay connected with us on Facebook through our fan page.

RISKING THE VOID: The Scenography of Cameron Porteous
July 2009 to April 2010
Touring exhibit now showing at the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre in Guelph, Ontario
www.stagedesignporteous.ca

A touring retrospective exhibit of stage designer Cameron Porteous' remarkable contribution to theatre in Canada. Curated & designed by Sean Breaugh and Pat Flood.

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Macdonald Stewart Art Centre, Jan 20 to April 4, 2010

This exhibit is a collaboration between Theatre Museum Canada, the University of Guelph Library?s L.W. Conolly Theatre Archives and the Shaw Festival.

REVIVAL: Remembering Theatre in Canada
April 27 to Fall 2009

Our new exhibit at Hart House Theatre’s Macdonald Heaslip Walkway of Theatre History. Curated by University of Toronto Museum Studies Masters student Alison Little, REVIVAL uses artifacts from our permanent collection to highlight performances, productions and personal memories.

Theatre Museum Canada now has a year-round display space thanks to the Macdonald Heaslip Walkway of Theatre History. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to mount temporary exhibits celebrating and exploring Canada’s performing arts heritage.