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Renew at current level, or increase your support by upgrading your membership.
Friends
- Unlimited admission (including special exhibitions)
- 1 year unlimited admission
- 15% discount for cardholder on clay classes, programs, and camps*
- Front-of-the-line access for clay class registration, excluding drop-in classes
- Exclusive invitations to Friends Preview Days with unlimited guests
- 2 free tickets to designated lecture annually
- 2 guest passes annually
- 10% discount at the Gardiner Shop
- 15% discount at Clay Restaurant
- Subscription to monthly e-newsletters
*For up to four children
- All Friend benefits
- Addition of a second cardholder
Supporting Friends
Give more and get more. Our Sustaining and Contributing friends receive additional benefits like reciprocal museum benefits, complimentary guests each time you visit and complimentary subscription to Ornamentum, Canada’s Decorative Arts magazine. Your additional gift will also be supporting the Gardiner’s exhibitions, permanent collection, and education and community programs.
- All Friends & Family Benefits
- Reciprocal access to Ontario museums (ROAM program)
- One (1) complimentary guest per visit per cardholder
- Access for two (2) to an Exhibition Preview
- Access for two (2) to two (2) Gardiner Signature Lectures
- Recognition in the Annual Report
- Charitable tax receipt ($150 deduction)
Patron Circle Friends
Enjoy exclusive access to Gardiner events, including Patron Openings for each exhibition and invitation to the Garden Party. Patron Circle friends also gain special access, along with their complimentary guests, to exhibitions and private tours. All Patron Circle friends have the opportunity to connect with artists and collectors through the Patron Connoisseur Group. This additional gift will also be supporting the Gardiner’s exhibitions, permanent collection, and education and community programs.
- All Enthusiast benefits
- Monthly payment option ($30 per month)
- One (1) free ticket to SMASH (value $160 min.)
- Opportunity to participate in the Board Introductory Program
- Curator-led special exhibition tours
- 10% venue rental discount †
- Donor Wall recognition
† Gardiner Friend status must be declared at time of booking
- All Enthusiast benefits
- Monthly payment option ($125 per month)
- The opportunity to participate in a curated international trip, combining ceramics, craft, and exclusive behind-the-scenes visits. Discover the 2026 trip
- Two (2) guests per cardholder per visit
- Complimentary access to all Gardiner Signature Lectures (4-6 annually)
- Mail delivery of Annual Report
- Bi-annual acquisition reports
- Discounted pricing for the International Ceramic Art Festival Preview Gala
- 15% rental discount on Gardiner venue †
- Charitable tax receipt (deduction $200)
† Gardiner Friend status must be declared at time of booking
- All Patron Circle benefits
- Unlimited guests per visit
- One (1) complimentary exhibition catalogue
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to the International Ceramic Art Festival Preview Gala
- Private curator-led tour for up to six (6) guests
- 25% venue rental discount †
- Charitable tax receipt (deduction $250)
† Gardiner Friend status must be declared at time of booking
Patron Connoisseur Groups
The Gardiner’s Patron Connoisseur Groups provide additional benefits for our Patron Circle members and above. Choose from The Historians and The Contemporaries group to align with your personal interests. Each group provides unique opportunities to:
See rarely viewed objects and private collections
Have private visitors with artists in their studios
Receive invitations to exclusive events with prominent curator and scholars
Have a personal staff contact with your Gardiner Curatorial Liaison
Access opportunities for exclusive tours and travel with like-minded collectors and enthusiasts
* National/Int’l for individuals living at least 100 km away from the Gardiner Museum. ** Student memberships require a valid post-secondary student ID to be presented. *** Family memberships are applicable for up to 2 adults and two children at the same address. **** Member & Guest membership offers unlimited admission for one cardholder and their guest. Program discounts apply only to the primary cardholder. ***** For our young patrons, 45 and under. Tax receipt issued (Business Number 10808 2900 RR0001)
