Mr. Dressup to Degrassi

42 Years of Legendary Toronto Kids TV

Remember the glory days of children’s TV from 1952 to 1994 at the Museum of Toronto’s FREE pop-up exhibition on the harbourfront.

Explore reimagined sets, retro living rooms, and hands-on stations that invite you to craft your own TV characters. 

Relive the magic of Mr. Dressup, Today’s Special, The Friendly Giant, Polka Dot Door and Degrassi through rare clips, iconic puppets, original set pieces and hands-on activities at the “making station.” 

Discover the stories behind the city that shaped a generation of children’s television.

Admission is free; donations are encouraged.

Dates and Times:

• Thursday: 12 - 6 PM

• Friday: 12 - 8 PM

• Saturday: 12 - 8 PM

• Sunday: 12 - 6 PM

• Closed: Monday - Wednesday