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Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens

7.5Friend Score / 10

#9 of 12 Museums in Toronto

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A beautifully preserved 1866 mansion that was home to the Austin family for three generations, now operated by the City of Toronto as a house museum with period-authentic interiors spanning Victorian through Art Deco eras. The guided tours are genuinely excellent and the restored gardens are among the loveliest in the city. It offers a rare window into upper-class Toronto domestic life across a century. Caveat: it's only accessible by guided tour, so you must book ahead and visit on their schedule.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

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7.5/10
  • Value9.0
  • iconic5.0
  • excellence7.5
  • Crowd level2.5
  • Authenticity9.0
  • Accessibility6.0
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.