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. We look forward to welcoming you!
Enter a world at once familiar and uncanny. The exhibition hall has been transformed into an immersive reimagining of Montreal-based artist Karine Giboulo's home. Brought to life by over 500 miniature polymer clay figures, this is no ordinary house. The figures tell stories that reflect our most urgent social issues, from the pandemic and climate crisis to food insecurity and housing instability. Get tickets!
A new season of clay classes is open for registration! Sign up for stoneware, hand building, wheel throwing, and special exhibition courses. Winter is the perfect time to stay warm in the studio and learn a new skill. Register now!
Every object in our permanent collection can be accessed through our eMuseum portal. Learn about individual collecting areas, like Italian Maiolica or Modern and Contemporary Ceramics, or search the full collection by keyword. You'll be amazed by what you discover!
Limited time offer! Purchase or renew a Gardiner Friendship before January 1, 2023 and receive a free Get Acquainted pass (valued at $30) to gift to the art lover of your choice. Become a Gardiner Friend today!
Last year, the Gardiner presented the first International Ceramic Art Fair featuring extraordinary works by Canadian and international artists. This year, we’re building on that success with a focus on outstanding Canadian women-identified artists and the ways that they’re creating and innovating with clay.
For three days only, view and purchase new works courtesy of Shary Boyle, Janet Macpherson, Lindsay Montgomery, Julie Moon, Jeffrey Spahn Gallery, and Joan B Mirviss LTD, on display in the Gardiner’s Terrace Room.
Download the list of works
Please note: The International Ceramic Art Fair closes on November 24 at 12 pm.
Preview Gala Thursday November 21 SOLD OUT
The Preview Gala gives you exclusive first access to view and purchase the works on display, representing the best in contemporary ceramics. Proceeds from the Preview Gala support the Gardiner Museum’s Access Fund, making clay programs available to children and youth with limited access to arts education.
Honorary Committee
The Hon. Nicole Eaton, Co-Chair The Hon. Hilary M. Weston, Co-Chair Gail Appel James Appleyard Daniel Bain David Binet Debra Campbell Jennifer Dewar Linda Frum Emmanuelle Gattuso Maxine Granovsky Gluskin Victoria Jackman Margaret McCain Kent Monkman Melanie Munk Anjli Patel Lynda Prince Lynda Reeves Ellen Roland
Presenting Sponsor
The Hon. Hilary M. Weston
Contributing Sponsors
The Hon. Margaret McCain The Peter and Melanie Munk Charitable Foundation David W. Binet
Supporting Sponsors
Susan Crocker & John Hunkin The Thor E and Nicole Eaton Family Charitable Foundation Ira Gluskin & Maxine Granovsky Gluskin
Event Partners
Header image: Shary Boyle, Clover Leaf, 2014. 12 x 35 x 20 cm. Porcelain, silver luster