Gibson House - Toronto, Ontario

Mat B.

Le Gibson House est une véritable pépite cachée au cœur de la ville. Bien que de taille modeste, ce musée/maison historique vaut amplement le détour. Dès que vous franchissez le seuil, vous êtes transporté dans une autre époque, grâce à son charme d'antan merveilleusement préservé.
Les expositions sont conçues de manière interactive et ludique, offrant une expérience immersive dans l'histoire de cette demeure. Les explications fournies sont claires et détaillées, vous permettant de vraiment apprécier la richesse du patrimoine qui s'y cache.
Ce qui rend cette visite encore plus agréable, c'est l'accueil chaleureux et l'implication du personnel. Leur passion pour l'histoire se ressent dans chaque mot, chaque geste. Leur courtoisie et leur sourire constant vous mettent instantanément à l'aise.

Si vous avez l'occasion de passer dans les parages, n'hésitez surtout pas à vous arrêter au Gibson House. Cette parenthèse historique saura vous charmer, d'autant plus que l'entrée est gratuite ! Une expérience culturelle à ne pas manquer.

Victor W.

We visited Gibson House today as part of Open House Toronto and were thoroughly impressed. Tucked away in the modern bustle of North York, this beautifully preserved Georgian home offers a fascinating window into Toronto’s early settler history.

The staff and volunteers were incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming, providing great context on the Gibson family and life in the 1850s. From the working kitchen hearth to the intricate period furniture and textiles, every room was filled with detail and care. We especially appreciated the stories about David Gibson and his involvement in the 1837 Rebellion—history really came alive!

This site is a peaceful, well-curated experience that’s perfect for history lovers, families, or anyone looking to discover a quiet and educational escape in the city. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area—or planning next year’s Open House itinerary!

Mike T.

A nice historic house museum to check out. Crazy to think that when that house was built there was nothing around. Now it's totally surrounded.
Worth checking out.
The staff member that was there was full of knowledge and shared a lot of interesting facts and details.

Paola V.

An incredibly FREE and well-preserved slice of Toronto’s history! The house, built in 1851 by David Gibson, a Scottish immigrant, land surveyor, and key figure in the Upper Canada Rebellion is beautifully maintained. Stepping inside feels like going back to the 19th century. A huge shoutout to Oana, she was absolutely top of the top! Her passion, deep historical knowledge, and the way she shared insights about the house and broader historical context made the visit truly unforgettable. Highly recommended for anyone interested in local heritage and great storytelling!

Jane H.

Gibson House has become more and more educational and child friendly over these 20 years. It is a hidden treasure in a convenient location ( steps off from North York Centre ).

Stephanie C.

A gem of Toronto history in the midst of a bustling modern community. It's FREE, by the way, and utterly charming. website describes it well. don't miss the free Music in the Museum, Sundays in May! (see photo)

Bernd

I recently visited this museum for the first time. Although it is located in my neigbourhood and I often walk past it, I never bothered going inside before. I am glad I did this time. There is no entrance fee and the museum is filled with information and artifacts explaining the history of what is now know as North York and Willowdale. A guide was available to thoroughly explain the history of the house, as well as the neighbourhood, in an entertaining manner. It is not a large facility, and it only took about 45 minutes to fully tour the museum. But it was 45 minutes well spent.

王明

就是一栋当时富贵人家的楼房，可以看看当时有钱人的生活吧。免费小博物馆，值得一游。