Curatorial Tours: In Her Own Words

Museum of Toronto

Meet one of the featured women from The 52 in this Museum of Toronto tour. Hear her story and discover Toronto’s untold histories.

The 52: Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto

A series of five curator-led tours of The 52, Museum of Toronto’s newest exhibition on women who shaped the city—featuring a special Mother’s Day edition with Arlene Chan & Bernice Carnegie. More dates to be announced soon!

<h3>About this Event<br></h3><p>Each tour spotlights one remarkable woman who has helped shape this city — through activism, art, politics, community work, and more. Hear firsthand about her journey, memories, and impact, along with reflections on being part of this groundbreaking exhibition.</p><p>The tour includes a Q&A period and time for informal conversation with Cheri DiNovo. Come connect with Toronto’s rich and diverse history — told by the women who helped shape it.</p>

<h3>About the Exhibition<br></h3><p>Did you know that 52% of Torontonians are women? <a href="https://www.museumoftoronto.com/collection/the-52-stories-of-women-who-transformed-toronto/exhibition/" title="https://www.museumoftoronto.com/collection/the-52-stories-of-women-who-transformed-toronto/exhibition/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The 52: Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto</a> is Museum of Toronto’s latest exhibition that brings their stories to life. It celebrates the impact women have had on our city, our country, and the world — highlighting 52 individuals whose contributions have shaped Toronto as we know it.</p><p>Spanning from the 1800s to today, the exhibition shines a spotlight on change-makers, rebels, and revolutionaries within Toronto’s 52%. Some names may be familiar; others are being shared widely for the first time. Together, their stories reveal the rich and often overlooked histories of the women who built this city.</p>

<h3>About Musem of Toronto<br></h3><p>Founded in 2015, Museum of Toronto is a growing City Museum dedicated to exploring and sharing the diverse histories of the city. Museum of Toronto’s exhibitions, content, and experiences aim to inspire curiosity and foster deeper connections to our collective histories. With exhibition space at 401 Richmond Street West, partnerships with institutions across the city and a growing digital library of Toronto histories, Museum of Toronto offers a wide range of programming that is accessible to all.</p>