19th-century row house museum dedicated to historic politician & publisher William Lyon Mackenzie.
At a glance
#31 of 153 Tourist attractions in Toronto #1 of 7 History museums in TorontoLocalGuideWorld score: 4.69
Rating breakdown
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5 ★77%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Mackenzie House?
- Mackenzie House is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 219 reviews.
- How does Mackenzie House rank in Toronto?
- Mackenzie House is #31 of 153 Tourist attractions in Toronto by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Mackenzie House located?
- 82 Bond St, Toronto, ON M5B 1X2, Canada — 0.5 km from the center of Toronto.
- How can I contact Mackenzie House?
- Phone: +1 416-392-6915 · Website: toronto.ca
This is a wonderful little museum dedicated to Toronto's first mayor and the Grandfather of Willian Lyon Mackenzie King. The house is in poor shape due to a flood, but the staff do a great job describing how the house used to look. The print shop is very interesting.
Toronto's first mayor house. Very well maintained. Liked the vintage style printing machine still available and can get free name prints from them. The hosts are well trained and provide each detail patiently.
The staff was so nice and even though there wasn't any furniture, the guy that showed us around was so nice and fun and made the whole tour awesome. Also trying out the free print shop and printing press and taking something home made this place one of the best places I've ever been to in Toronto. 100% Would Recommend.
We were fortunate enough to be given a tour of Mackenzie house by a knowledgeable male presenting staff member. While I don't regularly visit museums or historical buildings, I left Mackenzie house with more knowledge about the "rebel" mayor than I entered with. I also printed a free Christmas card for my nephew with the printing press they showed me how to use. How cool is that ?
The print shop is beautiful. Unfortunately, aside from that room, the house is empty right now. The staff was very nice and shared very interesting facts about Toronto. They do organize workshops and events that I think are worth checking out. Overall, I enjoyed my time at the museum. I would definitely recommend a 1-hour visit!
Still being restored after a flood so not so much to look at in the main house, but the guides more than offset that with their stories. The printing demonstration (which you can try) is worth the trip by itself. There's also a great walking tour (self-guided) that you can do from there to learn about remarkable Toronto women in history.
Printing workshop is so lovely and interesting. The hosts are the guys who spread the love for what they do and involve you to this small part of Toronto history and the fate of the first mayor Mckenzie. Recommended for visiting, eventhough the house itself is under renovation right now.
Visited the Mackenzie House today for a workshop on the printing press. The two ladies who gave the presentation shared incredible insight on the history behind the printing press and our first ‘rebel mayor.’ They also guided us through the steps in making our own posters and bookmarks which we were able to take home. Overall, a fun while educational experience for the kids and myself.
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