just a heads up to those who didn't know about this.
the toronto public library has free passes to many public institutions which can be borrowed by anyone who is a member of the TPL system.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/spe_ser_museum_arts_pass.jsp
Your journey through arts and culture in Toronto starts at the Library.
With the new Sun Life Financial Museum and Arts Pass (MAP), you and your family can explore the best of Toronto's arts and cultural treasures for free.
With a valid adult Toronto Public Library card, you can borrow a MAP for your family at 24 library branches. Quantities are limited and borrowing rules apply.
With MAP, start an exciting journey of discovery from your library into the very best of Toronto's museums, galleries and more. There are currently seven participating organizations, offering admission to 14 different venues.
-Art Gallery of Ontario
-The Bata Shoe Museum
-Black Creek Pioneer Village
-Gardiner Museum
-Royal Ontario Museum
-Ontario Science Centre
-Colborne Lodge in High Park
-Fort York National Historic Site
-Gibson House Museum
-Mackenzie House
-Montgomery's Inn
-Scarborough Historical Museum
-Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens
-Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre
Participating Branches
Borrow a Sun Life Financial Museum and Arts Pass (MAP) for your family at these 24 library branches. Quantities are limited and borrowing rules apply.
Agincourt Branch Main Branch
Albion Branch Malvern Branch
Barbara Frum Branch
Maria A. Shchuka Branch
Bendale Branch
McGregor Park Branch
Bridlewood Branch
Morningside Branch
Cedarbrae Branch
Mount Dennis Branch
Centennial Branch
Richview Branch
Dawes Road Branch
Steeles Branch
Flemingdon Park Branch
Victoria Village Branch
Humber Summit Branch
Weston Branch
Jane/Sheppard Branch
Woodview Park Branch
Kennedy Eglinton Branch
York Woods Branch
Borrowing Rules
A valid adult Toronto Public Library card is all that you need to borrow a Sun Life Financial Museum and Arts Pass (MAP) for your family.
One pass per valid adult library card per loan period – each pass admits one family. Patrons cannot borrow more than one pass at a time per loan period.
Admission parameters vary by organisation, but most venues provide access for up to two adults and four children during regular operating hours. The back of each pass specifies details and restrictions. Each pass is good for one visit only.
Sun Life Financial Museum and Arts Passes cannot be renewed or reserved. They are available only on a first-come, first-served basis in limited quantities at 24 library branches.
You can borrow passes to any of the participating venues, and you can borrow them more than once.
Passes do not have to be returned to the Library but instead are surrendered at the venue. There are no overdue fines or fees on the Sun Life Financial Museum and Arts Pass.