MZTV Museum Of Television — Attraction in Toronto

The MZTV Museum of Television is a compact and fascinating gem, meticulously crafted with incredible attention to detail. Among the treasures, you'll find Elvis's personal kitchen TV, a glamorous set once owned by Marilyn Monroe, SEIKO's innovative TV watch, and futuristic Space Age tubes that echo the aspirations of their era.

What makes this museum truly exceptional is its contextual presentation of exhibits. Each piece is displayed alongside information about the time it was produced, providing a comprehensive perspective on the evolution of television.

One of the highlights of my visit was the ability to explore the exhibits in chronological order, using QR codes to access additional information about specific items. The story of Philo T. Farnsworth, beautifully laid out in its own dedicated corner, is particularly cinematic and deserves a feature film by a renowned director.

The MZTV team are incredibly friendly and go out of their way to enhance the visitor experience.

Plan to spend 1.5 to 2 hours to see all the exhibits. For the best experience, visit...

Of all the small and unusual museums I have seen in Toronto, the MZTV museum is by a long-shot the most underrated. I honestly was not sure what to expect, but I was blown away at some of the pieces they had on display! They had original sets from world fairs, prototype TVs from the dawn of the very first televisions in existence, and a TON of fantastic specific and relevant information to back up all the articles and televisions. I learned so much despite not really having a huge interest in TVs prior. I have a newfound respect for these seldom heard of pioneers of television, especially Phil(o) Farnsworth. Super awesome stuff. I really liked some of the weirder experimental consumer sets from the 70s-90s. Price was 10$ flat for adults (5$ for students) - its one big room jam packed with a ton of info and set-pieces (I read everything and was there for like 1.5-2 hours). Highly highly...

I had never heard of this place, but my dad is a CARP member and mentioned wanting to go here. What a fascinating collection they have, stepping back in time. The museum is in the heart of Liberty Village, so it's accessible by transit, or there is street parking nearby. Although the museum itself is only one large room, we easily spent a couple of hours in there. There is a guided tour you can take on your phone that explains everything. But you can also just read the placards they have, as there is a lot of detail. The collection is displayed beautifully, and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.

We signed up for the mailing list as I understand that they have a ton of stuff that's still in storage. They set up other exhibits and change things around once in awhile, so I'd love to see what...