Campbell House Museum, located in the oldest surviving building from the Town of York, is a vibrant public space that inspires and educates visitors through its history, collections, and unique context in the heart of downtown Toronto.
Drop Spindle Yarn Spinning Workshop
Two dates available! Visit “Museum Events” for more available dates.
Learn how to turn wool roving into yarn! In this beginner workshop, participants will learn the park and draft method of spinning on a drop spindle and create their first skein of yarn.
All materials are provided for the workshop, including wool roving and beginner-friendly drop spindles. Spindles can also be purchased at the end of the workshop for $15.
Museum admission is included in the price of your ticket, so you can arrive at 12:00 for a chance to explore the museum before the workshop.
The minimum age for this workshop is 16.
Buy Tickets: HERE
Hats, Gloves, and Pearls – Spring Tea with the Costume Society of Ontario
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Get ready to dress to impress at this fabulous event hosted by the Costume Society of Ontario. Don your favorite hat, slip on some elegant gloves, and add a touch of sophistication with your pearls. It’s time to step back in time and enjoy a day of vintage glamour.
The Georgian Room, which was on the ninth floor of the Eaton’s store and was a modern rendezvous for smart entertaining, will come to life in the Robinette Room of Campbell House. Featuring music, the history of the store, and of course lovely tea and sweets.
Get your tickets HERE
Paper Cutting Workshop with Annyen Lam
Sat, May 3 at 1:00-4:00 PM
Join artist Annyen Lam for a hands-on workshop in the art of paper cutting. Spend an afternoon learning and creating within the welcoming historic environment of Campbell House Museum.
This three-hour workshop will introduce you to the skills involved in conceptualizing, designing, and creating unique paper-cut artwork. Each participant will leave with either a completed small piece, or a larger piece in-progress.
Learn more: HERE
Needle Felting Workshop with Cathy from WoollyDoodles
Saturday, Mar 29 at 1:00-4:00 PM
Join fibre artist Cathy Disbrow for a hands-on workshop in the art of needle felting. Spend an afternoon learning and creating within the welcoming historic environment of Campbell House Museum.
This three-hour workshop will introduce you to the skills needed to create a vibrant and expressive needle-felted artwork. Learn how to attach the wool fibres, blend wool colours, shading and highlights, and other needle felt tips and techniques. Participants will be taught to create a 6” x 4” wool painting of a Spring landscape with a river and sheep.
Learn more: HERE
A Christmas Carol 2024
A Christmas Carol 2024 is now SOLD OUT! Thank you to all our supporters. To join the waitlist, please fill in the following form: https://forms.gle/ZPcEZq2PNNxiycdH7
The Three Ships Collective’s immersive and award-winning smash-hit, A Christmas Carol is returning to enchant audiences once again! Now in its sixth festive year, this perennially sold-out production is one of Toronto’s most anticipated holiday traditions.
Set in the historic and picturesque Campbell House Museum located in the heart of downtown Toronto and brought to life by a stellar cast, this unique and critically-acclaimed theatrical experience invites audience members to step into the world of Victorian England and follow flinty miser Ebenezer Scrooge on his ghostly journey of redemption.
A mirthful medley of magic, music, and the macabre, this adaptation of Charles Dickens’ story features original scenes, characters, and songs, making it a retelling of the beloved tale unlike any other!
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