Museum Station

Construction at Museum Station effective to mid-2026.

 

The Museum Station Second Exit/Entrance completed in May 2024, looking north towards the War Memorial. 

Cross section image of station elevators

What we are doing and why

As part of the TTC’s commitment to safety and modernization, Museum Station (Line 1) will be getting new elevators to improve customer safety, accessibility and convenience by mid-2026*. Elevator construction and structural rehabilitation will take place at the existing entrances to Museum Station on Queen’s Park. The Second Exit/Entrance was completed in May 2024 and is located on the north end of Queen’s Park Circle. 

*subject to weather, unforeseen events

Traffic, cyclist and pedestrian details

• Queen’s Park lane restrictions will be in effect between south of Bloor Street to the north end of Queen’s Park Circle.
• Minimum of one lane in each direction through the work zones will be maintained at all times.
• A cycling detour is being maintained around the construction work zones Pedestrian travel around the work zones will be maintained.

Noise, Vibration and Work hours

Noise, dust and vibration associated with construction can be expected with this work. Efforts will be made to keep levels to a minimum.

Majority of the work will take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, and on Saturday after 9 a.m., with work after hours and on Sunday after 9 a.m.  if required. As permitted, some overnight work will be required during the course of this project for safety and efficiency.

Overnight work is scheduled, as part of the plans to make Museum Station accessible. Noise associated with construction can be expected with this work, however crews will monitor levels and make efforts to keep them to a minimum.

What to expect 

Construction trucks, equipment and site staff will be present in the general area.

Transit Service

Subway service at the station will be maintained throughout construction.

Project documents

• Public Presentation - June 2022
• Museum Station Easier Access and Second Entrance/Exit Construction Update - May 2023 
• Museum Station Second Exit and Entrance Opening - May 2024
• Museum Station Easier Access and Second Exit/Entrance - August 2024 Project Overview
• Museum Station Entrance Temporary Closure Update - September 2024

Market conditions have changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic concerning the cost of work and the availability of materials which impacted work to make the station accessible. Project schedules have been reviewed and elevators are scheduled to be in service by mid-2026.