St. Lawrence Market Gallery

The Market Gallery opened in 1979 and is an exhibition facility for the City of Toronto, Culture Division.

Located inside the South St. Lawrence Market on the south-west corner of Front Street East and Jarvis Street, the Market Gallery is on the second floor in the original council chamber, all that remains from Toronto's City Hall (1845-1899) which once stood on this site.

This 19th century council chamber is the main display area where changing thematic exhibitions illustrating the art, culture and history of the city are presented featuring paintings, artifacts, photographs and other items.

Few of the original furnishings from this City Hall have survived. However, the paintings and sculpture seen in the photograph of the council chamber are still part of the City's art collection. The Mayor's chair has been restored and is often on display in its original location in front of the large fan window.