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Explore our permanent collection, discover special exhibitions, get hands-on with clay in our studios, dine, shop, and more.
The Gardiner Museum is open with the exception of our ground floor galleries.
We’re undergoing a full-scale transformation of our ground floor that will bring our building in line with our mission of building community with clay. Learn more
While our ground floor galleries are closed, admission is on a pay-what-you-wish basis. Learn more
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.
Located in the heart of Canada’s largest and most diverse city, the Gardiner is home to an internationally-renowned collection of ceramics, including pottery from the Ancient Americas, Chinese and Japanese Porcelain, and contemporary Canadian ceramics. We engage audiences with bold exhibitions, original programming, and innovative studio classes.
Explore the galleries, discover special exhibitions, get hands-on with clay, dine at Clay Restaurant, find one-of-a-kind gifts at the Gardiner Shop, and more.
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Museum Hours
Clay Restaurant
Location
111 Queen’s Park, Toronto,Ontario Canada, M5S 2C7
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Land Acknowledgment
The Gardiner Museum is situated on the ancestral and traditional territories of many nations, including the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples, and is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. It is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. As a museum that celebrates the material of the earth, the Gardiner Museum is committed to honouring Indigenous peoples’ cultural and spiritual connections to the land. Reconciliation is central to our work as a museum, and we strive to celebrate Indigenous knowledge and creativity through our collections, exhibitions, and programming.
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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.
Groups & Guided Tours
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.
Make a ReservationGardiner Shop
Find one-of-a-kind ceramics, jewellery, glass, textiles, and more, handmade by local artists. Shop online and in-store.
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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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