Thomas Fisher and its Weird History Writings
A hidden downtown gem, the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library pays homage to uncommon historical writings.
How Many Rare Books Are We Talkin’ ‘Bout?
Housing over 800,000 volumes of rare books and manuscripts, visitors can spend a lifetime reading up on almost any topic from countless historical perspectives.
The library was originally built for the University of Toronto to house the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections and University Archives.
Wait. I Can Have Full Access?
Lucky for us, all works, including writings dating as far back as 1789 B.C., are available for public access.
The building’s namesake, Thomas Fisher, was an English immigrant whose passion for his community sparked a generational appreciation for accessible studies.
Notoriety not only comes from the collection of incredible and diverse historical pieces, but for the impressive architecture of the building itself.
Weird Science. And Brain Stuff.
Be sure to check out this stunning local time capsule for their exciting current exhibit, De Cerebro: An Exhibition of the Human Brain running until April 25th (when scientists attempted to unravel the mysteries of the human brain starting from 500 BC).
