Sealed in Time: The History of the Town of York & Toronto's First Post Office
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 the Town of York/City of Toronto, communication and mail service, the basics of handwriting and the fate of this National Historic Site.
This exhibit was made possible through the Ontario Trillium Foundation Resilient Communities Fund.
Researched, designed, and curated by Museum Coordinator, Rebecca Rizzo.
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.
Developed for virtual viewing by Sigrid Yu.
Based on the original and former permanent exhibit created in 1985 and upgraded in 2008.
Developed for virtual viewing by Sigrid Yu.
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Based on the original 2024 temporary exhibit created by Rebecca Rizzo.
Developed for virtual viewing by Sigrid Yu.
Based on the original 2022 temporary exhibit created by Rebecca Rizzo.
Developed for virtual viewing by Sigrid Yu.
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