Join us for a delicious three-course lunch while enjoying one of the best views in the city. Try our famous CLAY burger, ricotta gnudi, and more inspired local fare.
Join us for a full summer of free community programming inspired by the transformative power of clay. Four public projects explore how justice and pleasure can co-exist as counterpoints to calling out, gaslighting, and exhaustion. Register for free talks, clay workshops, and more!
There's still time to register for our popular clay camps, now with earlier start times, art-filled field trips, and fresh new themes. Sign up now for a week of hands-on creativity!
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!
Everyone can love clay! Become a Friend at one of the world’s great specialty museums and enjoy the benefits, including unlimited admission, invitations to exhibition previews and special events, discounts on lectures and clay classes, and more.
Become a Friend at one of the world’s great specialty museums and enjoy the benefits. We’re building community with clay.
GET ACQUAINTED – For only $30 you can enjoy one (1) year of free unlimited admission and a 10% discount at the Gardiner Shop and CLAY Restaurant.
CLICK HERE to view all Gardiner Friend levels and benefits.
All Gardiner Friends are also eligible for exclusive promotions and discounts at other institutions in Toronto. CLICK HERE for details on current promotions and discounts.
*For up to four children
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For adults 45 and under
Add a second cardholder & four guests
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*For up to four children †Gardiner Friend Status must be declared at time of booking Tax receipt issued (Business Number 10808 2900 RR0001) There are no refunds on purchases of Gardiner Friend levels.