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Evolving from a Victorian country estate to an Edwardian city mansion, Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens chronicles four generations of the wealthy Austin family. Enjoy a guided tour highlighting the exquisite furniture and decor reflecting Toronto art scene of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Explore one of Toronto's finest, restored Victorian gardens and participate in Spadina's special events including Doors Open Toronto, Strawberry Festival and Music in the Orchard. The museum is also a lovely location for photography, film shoots, weddings and corporate functions. Take a guided tour and be introduced to the life of the Austin family and its domestic staff.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Spadina’s Alice and the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (5 to 8 yrs)
Come and enjoy a birthday party at Spadina inspired by “Alice 's Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass”. Girls will wear pretty pinafores and boys can try on card aprons. Guests will try their hand at a fanciful game of croquet played with flamingos and make the Queen's Tarts. Set in the beautiful surroundings of this wonderfully restored museum and gardens, the party is sure to delight any birthday boy or girl.
Scavenger Hunt (1.5 hours) (5 - 12 yrs.)
Children will enjoy activities that are both fun and educational.
-Solve riddles in the museum
-Engage in a scavenger hunt and use the items found to create a keepsake scrapbook
-Explore and learn about the lives of children in the early 1900's
CAMPS
Summer Camps, March Break programs
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