Looking for a meaningful way to spend part of your weekend? Consider an afternoon exploring Philippine heritage through textiles.
Body & Head: Philippine Indigenous Blankets and Headscarves From the 20th Century and Beyond runs until November 11, 2026, at Toronto’s Textile Museum of Canada. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with Hibla PH and the Philippine Consulate General–Toronto. Exhibition details
Discover the communities behind the cloth
The exhibition brings together blankets from Tinguian, Ilocano and Meranaw communities, alongside headscarves from Tagabawa-Bagobo, Manobo, Tausug and Tboli peoples.
These works offer a starting point for learning how textiles communicate belonging, identity and cultural knowledge. Rather than treating Philippine weaving as one uniform tradition, visitors can explore the distinct communities represented. About the featured textiles
Make it a conversation across generations
For Centennialista families and friends, a museum visit can become more than an afternoon outing.
Ask each other: Are there woven pieces your family has kept or passed down? Do you know where they came from—or who made them? What would you like to learn about the textiles of your home province?
You do not need to arrive with all the answers. Curiosity is a good place to begin.
Plan your visit
Where: Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre Avenue, Toronto
Exhibition closes: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Regular hours: Wednesday–Sunday, noon–5 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday
Listed admission: Adults C$15; seniors 65+ C$13; students with valid postsecondary ID and youth ages 6–18 C$8; children five and under free
This weekend, November 7–8, is an opportunity to visit before the exhibition ends. Check the museum’s visitor information and admission options before heading out.
Invite a friend or family member, take time to read the object labels, and share what you discover with our Centennialista community.
Connecting with our roots can begin with one afternoon—and one new story.
