Culture Days Weekend
The Gardiner Museum brings together people of all ages and backgrounds through the shared values of creativity, wonder, and community that clay and ceramic traditions inspire.
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Culture Days Weekend
September 29, 2017 @ 10:00 am - October 1, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
Friday: 10 am – 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm
Enjoy three full days of free admission as part of Culture Days, Canada’s national celebration of community arts. Explore the Gardiner’s world-renowned collection of ceramics from the Ancient Americas, Europe, China, Japan, and contemporary pottery. Guided tours will take place daily at 2 pm.
On Saturday from 2 to 4 pm in the lobby, Medicine Song Woman Brenda MacIntyre will lead a participatory drum circle. A Juno Award-winning singer, speaker, and Indigenous wisdom-keeper, Brenda will share knowledge about participatory music-making through frame drum, shaker, and singing techniques. Visitors are invited to listen and take part. A limited selection of percussion instruments will be available for use.
On Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm, join us for hands-on art activities as part of our Family Sunday program.
On Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm, visitors are welcome to observe a Raku firing class taking place on our outdoor plaza.
