Over Any Distance Imaginable: Postal Service & Communication
Explore the history of Toronto's First Post Office and the early days of mail delivery in the Town of York. This on-site exhibit is your primer for the history of communication in Toronto, the basics of handwriting, the Royal Mail service, colonial control, postage, and the fate of this National Historic Site.
Postage Stamp Fake & Forgeries
Closing: May 26th, 2026
Designed and curated by the Vincent Graves Green Philatelic Research Foundation, the exhibit aims to shed light on the darker side of stamp collecting and the controversial legacy faked and forged stamps have had on Canadian philatelists. With detailed examples of some of the most famous fakes in history, the exhibit will explain why and how stamps are forged and how stamp experts are able to detect them before they make it to the auction circuit.
Although we highly recommend visiting in person, the exhibit can also be enjoyed virtually here.
A digital creation of the 3D model located in the Museum depicting Toronto in 1837.
Developed for virtual viewing and digitally mapped by Mike Carter.
Close-up photographs by Sophie Heins.
The story of how Toronto's First Post Office was lost, rediscovered, and resurrected.
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Dive into the story of James Scott Howard, Toronto's first Postmaster and his contributions to the City.