In accordance with the announcement by the provincial government, the Gardiner Museum has closed temporarily, effective Monday November 23. While this news is difficult, the health and safety of our visitors, staff, and the wider community remains our top priority. We'll continue to provide you with engaging digital content to keep us connected while the galleries are closed.
During our temporary closure, we're posting exhibitions and selections from our collection online. Discover Inuit ceramics, Chinese and Japanese porcelain, pottery from the Ancient Americas, and more!
In accordance with instructions from the provincial government, the Museum closed to the public on Monday November 28 and we have cancelled all clay classes. We regret the inconvenience this may cause, but are hopeful that these actions will help maintain the health and safety of our communities. We will automatically be crediting students with a refund for remaining sessions.
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!
With the Museum closed temporarily, 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.
The Porcelain Society recognizes and honours those who have made a commitment to supporting the future of the Gardiner through a planned gift.
Members enjoy exclusive events each year that provide intimate access to international experts, collections currently in storage, and patron openings.
With their permission, members are listed in the Museum’s Annual Report and on the Museum’s website, in the hope that your gift will inspire others.
Porcelain Society Members
The Gardiner is deeply grateful to all members of the Porcelain Society for including the Museum in their legacy plans.
Alison & David Appleyard Patricia Bartlett-Richards Julia Bass Hamilton Judy & Phelps Bell Ann Walker Bell* Margaret Blackwood Kelvin Browne & Michael Allen Ellen & Brian Carr Meredith Chilton Robert & Marian Cumming Theresa & Philip Day Diane Dyer Amoryn Engel Kent & Douglas* Farndale Douglas G. Gardner* Peggy Lau Lorna Marsden & Edward Harvey Alexandra Montgomery Bette Ounjian Diana Reitberger & Harry Beck Isabella Smejda & Ambrose Roche Russell David Smith & Carl Lee Shain Maurice & Sheila Snelgrove Joy Tyndall & Michael Pearson* Dennis Weiss Shirley Wigmore* Brian Wilks Mark Winter Raphael Yu Anonymous (2)
*Fondly remembered