Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens
7.5Locals Score / 10#9 of 12 Museums in Toronto
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Known forhistoric houseintimatehidden gemlocal history
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 verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.5/10- Value9.0
- Iconic5.0
- Excellence7.5
- Crowd level2.5
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility6.0
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