Museum Station
Easier Access
Construction at Museum Station Effective to Q4 2024
Rendering of the Museum Station Second Exit/Entrance, 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 a new second exit/entrance, and elevators to improve customer safety, accessibility and convenience by 2024*.
*subject to weather, unforeseen events
The Second Exit/Entrance will be constructed on the north end of Queen’s Park Circle. Elevator construction and structural rehabilitation will take place at the existing entrances to Museum Station on Queen’s Park.
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
Easier Access Program
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Program overview
TTC’s Easier Access Program will make all subway stations accessible to everyone, regardless of their level of mobility. Today, more than half of our stations are accessible to people with disabilities. Learn more about the complete schedule.
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Station Completion Schedule
TTC is making progress towards its goal of making all of its stations accessible as part of the Easier Access program.
Stations
Complete in
Donlands 2023 Castle Frank 2023 Spadina 2024 College 2024 Lawrence 2024 Greenwood 2024 Christie 2024 Summerhill 2024 High Park 2024 King 2024 Museum 2024 Rosedale 2024 Old Mill 2024 Glencairn 2024 Warden 2024 Islington 2024 All schedules are subject to change.