We’re celebrating a summer of successful Community Arts Space programming and giving visitors the chance to explore two new installations alongside our permanent collection with a week of free admission. Plan your visit today!
This summer, join us for free art workshops and exhibits, live performances, talks, and more, as part of the third edition of the Community Arts Space project, the Gardiner's incubator for arts-based community projects presented by TD Bank Group.
Empty Bowls returns for its 26th year! Join us in support of Anishnawbe Health Toronto and enjoy delicious soups made by Toronto's top chefs and served in one-of-a-kind ceramic bowls that you'll take home with you at the end of the evening. 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!
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