Behind Toronto’s Fav Kids TV Shows with Legendary Puppeteer Nina Keogh

Explore Toronto’s golden age of children’s television at the Museum of Toronto’s Mr. Dressup to Degrassi exhibition. This curatorial tour features insights from legendary puppeteer Nina Keogh, alongside the Museum’s curatorial team, as they share behind-the-scenes stories from iconic shows including Mr. Dressup, Polka Dot Door, Today’s Special, and Degrassi.

Nina Keogh is a third-generation Canadian puppeteer whose career spans more than five decades. Best known for performing Muffy the Mouse on Today’s Special, she has also contributed to Mr. Dressup, Polka Dot Door, and Bookmice, and remains a key figure in Canadian children’s television history.

celebrates the golden age of Toronto’s children’s television. From 1952 to 1994, Toronto was home to groundbreaking programs that combined storytelling, innovation, and educational purpose.

The exhibition features iconic clips from beloved shows including Mr. Dressup, Today’s Special, The Friendly Giant, Polka Dot Door, and Degrassi, alongside original puppets, sets, costumes, and interactive stations. Create your own TV character, explore reimagined sets, and relax in retro “living rooms” as you revisit the shows that shaped a generation.

Founded in 2015, Museum of Toronto is a growing City Museum dedicated to exploring and sharing the diverse histories of the city. Museum of Toronto’s exhibitions, content, and experiences aim to inspire curiosity and foster deeper connections to our collective histories. With exhibition space at 401 Richmond Street West, partnerships with institutions across the city and a growing digital library of Toronto histories, Museum of Toronto offers a wide range of programming that is accessible to all.

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