Sightseeing

Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art

📍 111 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7

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Quick Facts

Location: Canada, Toronto
Category: Sightseeing
Duration: 1.5-2.5 hours
Opening Hours: Friday 10:00-17:00 · Saturday 10:00-17:00 · Sunday 10:00-17:00 · Wednesday 10:00-21:00 · Thursday 10:00-18:00 · Wed 10:00-21:00 (free after 16:00); Thu 10:00-18:00; Fri-Sun 10:00-17:00; holidays 10:00-17:00; closed Mon and Tue
Ticket Price: Adult: Free · Adult admission CAD 15, seniors (65+) CAD 11, free for those under 18 and students (with valid ID), free for Indigenous peoples; free every Wed after 16:00
Address: 111 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7
Coordinates: 43.6678, -79.3925

Introduction

The Gardiner Museum (Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art), next to Queen's Park in Toronto and directly across from the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), is the only museum in North America devoted exclusively to ceramic art. Its collection of more than 4,000 ceramics spans 3,000 years, covering Pre-Columbian pottery, Italian Renaissance maiolica, English delftware, 18th-century European porcelain and contemporary ceramic sculpture. In 2025 the museum completed a renovation of its ground-floor entrance and houses the Clay Restaurant.

✨ Highlights

North America's only museum devoted to ceramic art

At Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, North America's only museum devoted to ceramic art is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

More than 4,000 ceramics spanning 3,000 years

At Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, More than 4,000 ceramics spanning 3,000 years is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Diagonally opposite the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)

At Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, Diagonally opposite the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Free admission every Wed after 16:00

At Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, Free admission every Wed after 16:00 is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Avoid the midday heat; mornings or late afternoons are more comfortable and better for photos.

→Transport：Arrange via local public transport, driving or a chartered transfer; check latest local transport info.

→Climate & dress：Prepare sun protection, water and suitable footwear for the local climate; some outdoor areas are exposed.

→On site：Follow on-site signs and rules; do not climb on or touch heritage features.

→Accessibility：Some areas have natural or uneven surfaces and may challenge those with limited mobility.

→Transportation：Take TTC subway Line 1 to Museum station (about 2 minutes' walk) or walk from St. George station

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Wednesday	10:00-21:00
Thursday	10:00-18:00
Friday	10:00-17:00
Saturday	10:00-17:00
Sunday	10:00-17:00

Wed 10:00-21:00 (free after 16:00); Thu 10:00-18:00; Fri-Sun 10:00-17:00; holidays 10:00-17:00; closed Mon and Tue

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	Free

Adult admission CAD 15, seniors (65+) CAD 11, free for those under 18 and students (with valid ID), free for Indigenous peoples; free every Wed after 16:00

💡 Tips

• Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Wed 10:00-21:00 (free after 16:00); Thu 10:00-18:00; Fri-Sun 10:00-17:00; holidays 10:00-17:00; closed Mon and Tue; admission: Adult admission CAD 15, seniors (65+) CAD 11, free for those under 18 and students (with valid ID), free for Indigenous peoples; free every Wed after 16:00.

• Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

• Respect local culture, customs and any religious norms; dress and behave accordingly.

• Combine with nearby sights and plan around local transport and accommodation.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art?

Friday: 10:00-17:00; Saturday: 10:00-17:00; Sunday: 10:00-17:00; Wednesday: 10:00-21:00; Thursday: 10:00-18:00; Wed 10:00-21:00 (free after 16:00); Thu 10:00-18:00; Fri-Sun 10:00-17:00; holidays 10:00-17:00; closed Mon and Tue

How much is the admission for Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art?

Adult: Free; Adult admission CAD 15, seniors (65+) CAD 11, free for those under 18 and students (with valid ID), free for Indigenous peoples; free every Wed after 16:00

Any practical tips for visiting Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art?

Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Wed 10:00-21:00 (free after 16:00); Thu 10:00-18:00; Fri-Sun 10:00-17:00; holidays 10:00-17:00; closed Mon and Tue; admission: Adult admission CAD 15, seniors (65+) CAD 11, free for those under 18 and students (with valid ID), free for Indigenous peoples; free every Wed after 16:00. Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.