From the personal collection of a Canadian theatre icon to groundbreaking concept and design, immerse yourself in our rich theatrical history.
Online Collection
Legend Library Collection
Insightful and inspiring, our library houses a resource for theatre artists, and helps paint a diverse picture of Canada’s contributions to the stage and performance – here and around the world.
Explore our collection of set and costume designs by Founding Chair, Herbert Whittaker. This selection of his collection of images and artifacts tells the vibrant story of the performing arts in Canada.
“Canada’s Theatre Museum is a foundational resource for all. It showcases our rich cultural history and points toward a glorious future. For the first time in our museum’s history, we have a permanent home. We can’t wait to welcome you and share all that we are.”
Colm Feore
Actor, Honorary Patron
“Museums are valuable for sharing stories and preserving the history of cultures, time periods, and impactful events while helping to create understanding, strengthen values, and clarify misconceptions”
Tantoo Cardinal
Actor, Honorary Patron
Land Acknowledgement
People have been performing stories on these lands since time immemorial. Canada’s Theatre Museum is honoured to be working and creating on the ancestral lands of the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the Anishinabek Nation, including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.