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Building Community with Clay

The Gardiner Museum welcomes and inspires visitors through the rich history and storytelling power of clay.

What’s On

International Ceramic Art Fair

Exhibition On Now

One material. Thirteen artists. Infinite possibilities. Discover how the boundaries of craftsmanship are being redefined in clay.
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Highways of Harlan House

Exhibition on now

On view for the first time in over 50 years, discover a virtually unknown group of sculptures by one Canada’s most celebrated studio potters.
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SMASH: Afterglow

Jun 10 2026 @ 8:00 pm

Our annual art party returns with multidisciplinary art installations, fashion, food, drinks, music, and more taking over all three floors of the Museum.
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Plan Your Visit

The Gardiner Museum strives to make our building, collections, exhibitions, and programs accessible to all individuals, including people with disabilities. View our Customer Service Accessibility Policy.

Location, Hours & Admission

Check our hours and ticketing information before visiting.
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Groups & Guided Tours

Book a private tour today and get exclusive insight into the collections and exhibitions.
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School Groups

Bring your students for a day of hands-on creativity and arts engagement.
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Clay Restaurant

Eat lunch among the art! Experience Chef Bianca Azupardo’s fresh seasonal menu in a bright, airy space inspired by the Museum’s ceramics focus. Gardiner Friends get 15% off!

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Gardiner Shop

Find one-of-a-kind ceramics, jewellery, glass, textiles, and more, handmade by local artists. Gardiner Friends get 10% off!

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Let’s Be Friends

You belong here! Join today and enjoy the benefits of being a Gardiner Friend, including unlimited admission and discounts on clay classes.

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Learn & Make

A woman making a clay vase in the studio

Adult Classes

Choose from hand building, wheel throwing, glazing, and more. We have options for every experience level and interest.
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Summer Camps

Our popular weeklong Summer Camps allow kids and teens to explore their creativity in a fun and inclusive environment.
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Single Classes

Take an informal 2-hour clay class for potters of all levels. Experiment with hand-building, wheel-throwing, or decorating techniques.
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Talking Earth

Santee Smith’s permanent public sculpture welcomes visitors to the Museum and celebrates the ongoing Indigenous presence on Turtle Island.

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Book your event at the Gardiner Museum! ⬇️ Now booking 2026 & 2027. The Gardiner Museum is a coveted venue for weddings, showers, birthday parties, b’nai mitzvah, corporate gatherings, and more!
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Betty Woodman shines in our Collections Gallery ✨The Gardiner’s collection of Modern & Contemporary ceramics has a beautiful new home as part of our transformed ground floor.
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Now welcoming visitors with a striking new work by Nadia Myre. Titled “A Line Through Time”, this major commission is the first artwork visitors see when they enter the Museum.
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The Gardiner Museum will close at 6 pm on Wednesday May 22 for the International Ceramic Art Fair Preview Gala.