We're thrilled to welcome you back safely to the Gardiner with new exhibitions, hands-on activities, studio classes, dining, shopping, and more. Please note that all visitors 12 and older must show proof of full vaccination. Plan your visit today!
Renaissance Venice was a multicultural metropolis at the intersection of trade routes linking Europe to the Islamic World, with pigments, spices, and luxury objects flowing through the city. Discover a sensory world of more than 110 objects, including Venetian ceramics and glass, Islamic metalware, and contemporary art. Plan your visit now!
Feeling stressed? In our four-week mindfulness workshops, registered art therapist Suzanne Thomson will show you a series of clay hand-building exercises to help you relax and reconnect with the present. The first class starts on October 28, so act fast!
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!
We need your support to continue to offer innovative and engaging exhibitions, programs, and community projects online, as well as plan for the future. Please consider making a donation to help us build community with clay.
Enjoy the benefits of becoming a Friend to one of the world’s great speciality museums, and help the Gardiner in its mission to build community with clay!
The Gardiner offers flexible contribution levels with benefits to suit your unique interests at the Museum. Curious about what the Gardiner has to offer? For only $30 you can enjoy one year of free unlimited admission and a 10% discount at the Gardiner Shop and CLAY Restaurant. All Gardiner Friends are also eligible for exclusive promotions and discounts at other institutions in Toronto. CLICK HERE for details.
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