Gibson House Museum

Office Hours Monday - Friday 9-5 pm
*not open for tours on Monday and Tuesday, please see our hours for public tours. Hours may vary due to season and closures, please call ahead to confirm. Last tour embarks at 4:30.

Admission: Adult $6.19 Senior/Youth $3.50 Child $2.96 (including HST)
*Tours are on demand unless otherwise noted
**Holiday admission Nov 18 - Dec 31
Adult $8.00, Senior/Youth $4.99, Children $4.25 (including HST)

Programming details: www.toronto.ca/gibsonhouse

Gibson House
Built in 1851, Gibson House was the home of Scottish immigrant David Gibson and his family. He was a land surveyor who helped map early Toronto. Wanted by the government for participating in the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837, Gibson was forced to flee to the United States where he and his family remained for 11 years. On their return to York County, the Gibsons built this beautiful home and once again became active members of their rural community.

Visitors can step back in time and explore this elegant farmhouse. Its serene Georgian-style exterior belies the dramatic lives of the Gibson family.


City of Toronto Historic Sites work collectively as 10 historic museums including: Colborne Lodge, Fort York National Historic Site, Gibson House Museum, Mackenzie House, Montgomery's Inn, Scarborough Museum, Spadina Museum, Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, York Museum and Zion Schoolhouse.

These museums work within a values framework of service, stewardship and commitment and are operated by the City of Toronto. These institutions maintain a leadership role in inspiring passion and understanding for Toronto, a diverse and vibrant city. Each building located throughout Toronto tells a unique story in ways that engage citizens and tourists alike. The museum curators are experts in their field and are able to explain in creative ways through tours, events, classes, workshops, school programs, camps, birthday parties and more about Toronto evolution.

You're encouraged to visit any one of the museums listed, whether you have been a resident your whole life or are a tourist visiting Toronto for a short time. These museums have something to offer everyone.

Don't just read about Toronto history - taste it, touch it, hear it and explore it.