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Through the display of its permanent collections and special exhibitions, as well as through studio education, programs that engage diverse communities, and major contributions to scholarship, the Gardiner champions ceramics.

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The best possible programming and exhibitions
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Community access to the Museum

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Support from the community is vital to the Gardiner’s ability to continue to provide

The best possible programming and exhibitions
Meaningful educational experiences for all
Care for our permanent collections
Community access to the Museum

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There’s more to the Gardiner than our collections. Take a clay class, learn about the art of ceramics with world-renowned guest speakers, or join us for one of our many special events.

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Support from the community is vital to the Gardiner’s ability to continue to provide

The best possible programming and exhibitions
Meaningful educational experiences for all
Care for our permanent collections
Community access to the Museum

The Gardiner Museum celebrates the art of ceramics and engages local and international audiences by promoting understanding of the long history of people crafting in clay.

Support from the community is vital to the Gardiner’s ability to continue to provide

The best possible programming and exhibitions
Meaningful educational experiences for all
Care for our permanent collections
Community access to the Museum

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Support from the community is vital to the Gardiner’s ability to continue to provide

The best possible programming and exhibitions
Meaningful educational experiences for all
Care for our permanent collections
Community access to the Museum

The Gardiner Museum celebrates the art of ceramics and engages local and international audiences by promoting understanding of the long history of people crafting in clay.

Support from the community is vital to the Gardiner’s ability to continue to provide

The best possible programming and exhibitions
Meaningful educational experiences for all
Care for our permanent collections
Community access to the Museum

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Support from the community is vital to the Gardiner’s ability to continue to provide

The best possible programming and exhibitions
Meaningful educational experiences for all
Care for our permanent collections
Community access to the Museum

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Support from the community is vital to the Gardiner’s ability to continue to provide

The best possible programming and exhibitions
Meaningful educational experiences for all
Care for our permanent collections
Community access to the Museum

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There’s more to the Gardiner than our collections. Take a clay class, learn about the art of ceramics with world-renowned guest speakers, or join us for one of our many special events.

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Support from the community is vital to the Gardiner’s ability to continue to provide

The best possible programming and exhibitions
Meaningful educational experiences for all
Care for our permanent collections
Community access to the Museum

The Gardiner Museum celebrates the art of ceramics and engages local and international audiences by promoting understanding of the long history of people crafting in clay.

Support from the community is vital to the Gardiner’s ability to continue to provide

The best possible programming and exhibitions
Meaningful educational experiences for all
Care for our permanent collections
Community access to the Museum

Visit
Winterlicious in back!

Reserve your table at CLAY Restaurant for January 31 - February 13 and enjoy a delicious $33 prix fixe menu featuring fresh, local fare. Choose from mushroom toast with burnt honey, Fogo Island cod fish and chips, our famous lamb burger, and more delectable dishes created by Chef Bianca Azupardo and her team.
Exhibitions
Meet our latest acquisitions!

The Gardiner Museum is always adding to our collection of both historical and contemporary ceramics. Our current lobby exhibition brings together a selection of modern and contemporary works acquired since the arrival of Chief Curator Sequoia Miller in April 2018 and on display for the first time.
Learn & Create
Register for March Break Camp!

Our popular March Break Camps give kids the opportunity to explore their creativity through clay, meet new friends, and learn hands-on skills under the guidance of a professional artist. Spots are filling up quickly. Register now!
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Collections & Research

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!
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Support the Gardiner's mission to champion clay, build community, and promote arts education. All of our memberships include a full year of free admission to the Museum, as well as discounts at CLAY Restaurant and the Gardiner Shop, and start and at just $30!
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