You can still take part in several virtual activities as part of TRM From Home. We have lots of activities that can be explored from the comfort of your own home! Keep reading to browse at-home activities!
Crossword Puzzles
Toronto’s First Railway: Test your Toronto railway knowledge with an online crossword puzzle inspired by the city’s first railway, the Ontario, Simcoe & Huron! Need a hint? Visit “Toronto’s First Railway” on the blog for help.
Play online or Print at home (PDF)
Cross-Canada Crossword: Show off your love of history! Try an all-Canadian crossword with clues contributed by cultural institutions from across the country, an initiative of the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum. Find the 2022 version here on the Canadian Museum of History website.
Virtual Model Train Show
In March, we asked our community to submit photos of their model train layouts for a virtual show. You can view a video compilation of the photos on our YouTube channel. In December, we held a Holiday Edition of the Virtual Model Train Show. Check out the photos on Facebook.
Audio guide
TRM volunteers developed an audio guide to help visitors explore both the museum and Roundhouse Park. This audio guide is also accessible from home. Feel free to follow along here.
Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Visit 10 Canadian railway museums online to solve all of the clues. By learning about Canadian railway history, you will also complete your scavenger hunt. Click here for more instructions. Happy solving!
Colouring pages
Have you ever seen a pink locomotive? Our TRM colouring pages let you colour the Toronto Railway Museum’s collection the way you want! Download them here.
Toronto Railway Historical Association
The Toronto Railway Historical Association, who operate the Toronto Railway Museum, have many historical articles on their website. Dive in to explore more local history. Start with the TRHA Blog.
Puzzles
How fast can you solve a jigsaw puzzle? Let us know your fastest time solving our puzzles by tagging us at @torailwaymuseum and #TRMFromHome. All our puzzles are available here.
Newsletter
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