The Gardiner Bistro will be closed for renovation throughout May and June in preparation for an exciting new restaurant by The Food Dudes opening in July.
On now! Yoko Ono is a forerunner of Conceptual art who frequently involves collaboration, audience participation, and social activism in her artwork. YOKO ONO: THE RIVERBED is a three-part interactive exhibition that invites visitors to collaborate with the artist, the museum, and each other.
After back-to-back sold out events, SMASH, presented by RBC Wealth Management, returns with its most immersive art experience to date. SMASH: We Are More tempts us out of our individual bubbles for a night of bold contemporary art, encounters with natural beauty, and mind-bending installations. Will you be among the 400?
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.
Everyone can love clay. Become a Friend at one of the world’s great specialty museums and enjoy the benefits.
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Special Offer for new Gardiner Friends: Buy two years of individual level membership now and get the second year at half price!
If you are joining as a Gardiner Friend for the first time, you are eligible to become an Individual Friend for two years at a reduced rate.
First year = $65.00 & second year = $32.50, total of $97.50
If you are interested in this offer, please contact Gabriella Borg, Membership & Volunteer Manager, by email or call 416.408.5076 before you proceed with your purchase. This offer is not available online.
Unlimited free admission
Previews of our feature exhibitions, guest privileges, and more
Savings on classes (excludes National/International members)
10% off at the Gardiner Bistro and the Gardiner Shop
Advance access for selected special events
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For a detailed breakdown of the benefits available at different Friends levels click here.