Plan your visit to CLAY, offering a seasonal menu of fresh local fare in one of the city's most beautiful spaces. Try our newly-launched spring menu today!
Ai Weiwei is one of the world’s most influential artists and human rights activists, and one of China’s most formidable critics. Ai Weiwei: Unbroken features a selection of the artist's most iconic ceramics, and marks the international debut of new work. See it now!
SMASH: Nourish is a night of bold artwork, delicious cuisine, refreshing drinks, and invigorating experiences. The Gardiner Museum Young Patron Circle's annual art party sold out last year, so get your tickets early!
The Gardiner Museum is among the few museums in the world focused on ceramics, and is one of the most important specialty museums internationally. It houses approximately 4,000 objects, including European porcelain, ceramics from the Ancient Americas, Chinese porcelain, Japanese porcelain, and contemporary ceramics. Search the collection online!
Everyone can love clay! Become a Friend at one of the world’s great specialty museums and enjoy the benefits, including unlimited admission, invitations to exhibition previews and special events, discounts on lectures and clay classes, and more.
See iconic ceramics and exciting new work by Ai Weiwei—the world's most famous artist and activist.
We've launched a new Gardiner Friends program featuring a $30 level that includes unlimited admission and more!
Join us for innovative programs including a Human Rights Watch panel and an art party curated by New Ho Queen.
Check our hours, admission rates, and special notices before planning your visit. Plan your visit
Join the Gardiner community to receive special offers and invitations to exclusive events. Learn more
Find unique hand-crafted ceramics, jewellery, and textiles by top Canadian designers. Browse the shop