>> I'm planning a trip to Toronto, ONT this December 18-23. >> any advice on interesting museums/sites? I'm especially >> interested in sitting in on educational type stuff. >> Mia Llarena [log in to unmask] Having just recently visited Toronto, I have many suggestions! I will affirm that ROM, Art Gallery of Ontario, and the Power Plant are all worthy stops during your travels. If you do visit the Power Plant, there are also several smaller galleries in the Queen's Quay area that are worth seeing, all within walking distance. Just pick up some literature at the Power Plant, as I'm sure they cross-advertise. I missed the Science Center, and have regretted it since. BTW, the Bat Cave is still in existence :-) The most enjoyable museum experience during my visit was at the Bata Shoe Museum (327 Bloor St. West, at St. George subway -- I know this only because I have their brochure posted at the office ;-) When I visited this past August, their exhibits covered Inuit boots (Kamiks), 19th century women's shoes and fashion, shoes in children's literature, the history of skates, as well as a general show all about shoes (shoe-making, shoes as symbols of class, status, culture, shoes and their uses, shoes in literature, etc.) Very interesting, indeed. Also, you may want to check out the Design Exchange. Can't recall the adress, but it's housed in the old Toronto Stock Exchange building, something to see if you're at all interested in architecture. When I was there, the exhibit on display was comprised of works by local architects -- actually, each of the invited architects was asked to present their dream house. Also, a keen gift shop on the first floor. Enjoy your trip! There's much to see... b ********************************************************************** Brenda Podemski Registrar's Office The J. Paul Getty Museum [log in to unmask] "I never utter the word ART unless referring to Mr. Linkletter." -John Waters **********************************************************************