Explore Spadina Museum until May 28 for the Dis/Mantle art exhibit.
Dis/Mantle: Welcome to Mrs Pipkin's Manor
Sponsored by: Raptors and ELMNT FM
Drop in to Spadina Museum to take a first look at Dis/Mantle art exhibit.
Louisa Pipkin was a freedom seeker, who escaped enslavement in the United States and came to Canada where she worked as a laundress in the 1870s for the Austin family, the founders of the Dominion Bank of Canada and the homeowners of Spadina.
Dis/Mantle reimagines Spadina Museum using an Afrofuturism narrative: where Mrs. Pipkin is now the homeowner and the house is a safe haven for those seeking freedom through the Underground Railroad. The group show includes soundscapes, ceramics and visual art from Canadian artists from the Afro Caribbean diaspora, including an iconic portrait of Louisa Pipkin and a series of new portraits of members of the Black community by lead artist Gordon Shadrach.
Come join us for Black History Month in February!
Admission
Visiting the historic house is by guided tour only. See schedule below. General admission is free. Some exhibitions and events may carry a separate charge where noted.
Hours of Operation
Wednesday to Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free Guided Tours
Wednesday to Friday tour times: 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday tour times: 11:15 p.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Special Exhibits & Events
Browse the Toronto History Museums Calendar to find special exhibits and events happening at this and other museum sites.
Phone: (416) 392-6910
Email: spadina@toronto.ca
2022/08/05 - 2023/05/28
Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens
285 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2V5