A Study in Sherlock & His Creator: 50 Years of the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection
About the exhibit
Since 1971, Toronto Public Library has been home to a remarkable collection dedicated to the life and work of the world's most famous detective writer. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of our Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, this exhibit explores the many facets of the Great Detective and his creator.
The exhibit showcases “gems” of the collection. See early and rare editions of the Sherlock Holmes stories. Original artwork, posters, film stills, and memorabilia show the enduring popularity of Holmes in print, stage and screen. Discover Conan Doyle’s other published works and his efforts to convince the world it is possible to communicate with the spirit world.
Virtual exhibit
Can't visit in person? Check out over 40 items from the exhibit online.
Virtual tour
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Large-print exhibit text
If you'd prefer a screen-reader friendly document or one with easier-to-read fonts, download our large-print version of the exibit text (PDF 358 KB).
Reading list
Browse and borrow books picked by the exhibit's curator in our reading list.
Colouring pages
Download our Sherlock Holmes-themed colouring book based on rare items in our Arthur Conan Doyle Collection (PDF 11 MB).