Like many of you, we have been closely following the developments of COVID-19. The Gardiner Museum is closed temporarily as of March 14, 2020. We will continue to take guidance from our public health officials regarding the duration of the closure and will post updates to our website and social media channels as they become available. We are grateful for your support and thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to navigate this challenging time. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Gardiner soon.
Our spring sessional classes and workshops scheduled for April and May have been cancelled. Refunds will be issued automatically.
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!
Support the Gardiner's mission to champion clay, build community, and promote arts education. All of our memberships include a full year of free admission to the Museum, as well as discounts at CLAY Restaurant and the Gardiner Shop, and start and at just $30!
For one weekend only, spectacular floral installations by some of Toronto’s top designers celebrate the arrival of spring in the city. Don’t miss this new must-see event and exhibition!
The Designers
Joseph Delarge (eco|stems) Lidia Tacconelli (Fiori Floral Inc.) Bella Jackson (Floral Fetish) Bruno Duarte (Fresh Floral Creations) Michael Renaud (Horticultural Design) Phyllis Lill & Marilyn Lill (Lilium) Rosemary Little Jeffares (Quince Flowers)
Exhibition Programs & Events
Thursday April 26, 6:30 pm Champagne Opening Be the first to see the floral creations! Join us for a champagne and oyster reception featuring live music and gourmet food by Chef Jamie Kennedy.
Sunday April 29, 3 – 4:30 pm Spring Planters with Michael Renaud Creating a fabulous outdoor display can transform any home or garden. Learn how professional floral designers create beautiful spring planters with acclaimed horticultural designer, Michael Renaud.
Sunday April 29, 1 – 4 pm Kids Spring Awakening Workshop Spring has sprung at the Gardiner museum! See the spectacular fresh floral creations exhibited on all three floors and join us in the lobby for a crafting bonanza! Bring your imagination and creativity and paint your very own clay pot. At the end of the session take your pot home with some seeds and create your own little garden.