The Gardiner Museum is open seven days a week. Explore our permanent collection, discover special exhibitions, get hands-on with clay in our studios, dine, shop, and more.
Enter an immersive world created by Montreal-based artist Karine Giboulo, brought to life by over 500 miniature polymer clay figures that tell stories about our most urgent social issues, from the pandemic to the climate crisis. It will delight visitors of all ages!
Registration for our popular March Break camps opens to Gardiner Friends on January 23 and to the general public on January 25. From March 13 - 17, kids and teens can explore the Museum and get creative with clay in our pottery studios!
Experience the Gardiner's world-renowned collection, in person and online. From Chinese porcelain to contemporary Canadian ceramics, discover the people and histories behind the objects.
Everyone can love clay! Become a Gardiner Friend and enjoy the benefits, including unlimited admission, advanced clay class registration, invitations to exhibition previews and special events, discounts on lectures and classes, and more.
Enjoy the benefits of becoming a Friend to one of the world’s great specialty museums and help the Gardiner in its mission to build community with clay! Gardiner Friends receive free year-round admission, exclusive access to special exhibitions, front-of-line registration and discounted pricing on clay classes and camps, and discounts at the Gardiner Shop and Clay Restaurant.
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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.