Toronto Maritime Museum

Toronto Maritime Museum

The Toronto Maritime Museum celebrates the history of the Toronto waterfront, and the history of commerce on the Great Lakes, and the role of maritime commerce in the development of the City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The museum was previously housed in the historic Stanley Barracks, on the grounds of Canadian National Exhibition, next to the museum ship the tugboat Ned Hanlan.

In 2000 the museum was moved to its current site, on Queen's Quay, which is closer to downtown, and more accessible for tourists.

The museum features a number of historic model ships.

As of 2008, the museum is no longer open at Queen's Quay. Harborfront information told me that the museum has been shut down for about 5 years. The exhibits are in storage. The organizers are looking for funding.

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