The Gardiner Museum is open seven days a week. Explore our permanent collection, discover special exhibitions, get hands-on with clay in our studios, dine, shop, and more.
Enter an immersive world created by Montreal-based artist Karine Giboulo, brought to life by over 500 miniature polymer clay figures that tell stories about our most urgent social issues, from the pandemic to the climate crisis. It will delight visitors of all ages!
Registration for our popular March Break camps opens to Gardiner Friends on January 23 and to the general public on January 25. From March 13 - 17, kids and teens can explore the Museum and get creative with clay in our pottery studios!
Experience the Gardiner's world-renowned collection, in person and online. From Chinese porcelain to contemporary Canadian ceramics, discover the people and histories behind the objects.
Everyone can love clay! Become a Gardiner Friend and enjoy the benefits, including unlimited admission, advanced clay class registration, invitations to exhibition previews and special events, discounts on lectures and classes, and more.
The International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF) makes its highly anticipated return to the Gardiner Museum. View and purchase works from an outstanding roster of Canadian and international artists and galleries, and join us for talks, tours, performances, and more.
Click the link below to access the full schedule and buy your ICAF Pass. Admission is free for Gardiner Friends.
International Ceramic Art Fair Preview Gala Wednesday June 8, 7 – 10 pm
Get first access to the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF) at the Preview Gala, an elegant cocktail party hosted at the Gardiner Museum.
Honorary Patron: Magdalene Odundo
With thanks to our 2022 Honorary Committee
James Burn, Chair / James Appleyard / David Binet / Mark Bonham / Suzanne Boyd / Debra Campbell / Dave Forestell / Magda Gonzalez-Mora / Maxine Granovsky Gluskin / Victoria Jackman / Margaret McCain / Kent Monkman / Kais Padamshi / Anjli Patel / Ellen Roland / Eleanor Shen / Brett Sherlock / Lan Shi / Noreen Taylor
Presenting Sponsor
Lead Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
David Binet Margaret McCain
Contributing Sponsors
Tamara Rebanks & James Appleyard
Hotel Partner