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Detail of antique carpet on display at Textile Museum of Canada.

Textile Museum of Canada

Toronto


Tucked into a condo tower, this small museum has exhibits drawing on its permanent collection of more than 13,000 items from Latin America, Africa, Europe, Southeast Asia and India, as well as contemporary Canada. Workshops teach batik making, weaving, knitting and all manner of needlecraft; many are included in the price of admission.


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