Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art

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The Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art is world renowned for its collection of artifacts representing world cultures and natural history

Modernist Architecture of the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art cc licensed photo by Aviad2001

The Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art was first opened in 1984 by founders George and Helen Gardiner to showcase their growing collection of of pottery and porcelain and ceramic artifacts from Europe, China and Ancient America. The collection now consists of over 3,000 historical as well as contemporary pieces from around the world. Temporary exhibitions showcase new works of art, so there is always something new to see here as well.

You can visit the Gardiner Museum between 4 and 9pm on the third Friday of every month for free. You can also visit during the same time period for half-price on any other Friday.

The museum is located directly across from the Royal Ontario Museum and is housed in a building featuring modernist architecture. The museum also has a retail shop, a restaurant and 'clay classes' (additional charge).

If you have and interest in ceramic collectables and art you will definitely enjoy the Gardiner Museum. For additional information about the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art see their official website above.

Facts For Your Visit

Official Website: Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art

Fee: Yes - Special Rates available on Fridays (see article)

Open Now

Regular Hours:
Hours may be subject to change. Please verify on the official website, especially where Covid restrictions are in effect.

Tuesday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Category: Museums

Address: 100 Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M5S 2C6
Canada

Phone: +1 416-586-8000

Reviews

Yelp Rating:
4 out of 5 4 Star Rating
Based on 323 Reviews.

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Huge museum,simply walking back in time,I love the areas that showcased different artifacts from other countries,there was a section here for my country... Read More

Ronnel S. Mar-14-2022

Love it that we have such a great museum in town and more importantly offering a free day for all to come enjoy. I like the variety of the and storytelling... Read More

Meschac G. Apr-15-2022

boring exhibits, felt like i was at an antique shop, only cool thing is the building. I've been there many years before, seems like the content has barely... Read More

Nic Z. Apr-17-2022

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Yonge-University-Spadina	Museum Station	2 Minutes

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Modernist Architecture of the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art cc licensed photo by Aviad2001
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