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Family Day


Mar 23 2025 @ 11:00 am

Join us in the exhibition Test Kitchen: A Museum Project for a hands-on clay activity the whole family can enjoy. Create your own air-dry clay tiles and decorate them with designs inspired by the themes and collections in the exhibition.
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From the Ground Up: Test Kitchen Tour & Community Dialogue


Mar 27 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Join Chief Curator Dr. Sequoia Miller for an exclusive tour of Test Kitchen followed by a hands-on clay session.
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Family Day


Mar 30 2025 @ 11:00 am

Join us in the exhibition Test Kitchen: A Museum Project for a hands-on clay activity the whole family can enjoy. Create your own air-dry clay tiles and decorate them with designs inspired by the themes and collections in the exhibition.
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Porcelain in Japan’s Imperial Convents—Identity and Connection


Apr 3 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Focusing on the collections of Reikanji temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district, this talk will examine items of porcelain tableware created for the use of its nuns, and the identities and relationships these objects embody.
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Slow Art Day: Test Kitchen


Apr 5 2025 @ 10:00 am

Explore the special exhibition Test Kitchen: A Museum Project through a self-guided activity designed to encourage slow, intentional looking.
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Test Kitchen: Free Wednesday Night


Apr 16 2025 @ 4:00 pm

As part of free Wednesday nights, explore the special exhibition Test Kitchen: A Museum Project and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creative process and the inner workings of the Museum.
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Test Kitchen Tour & Object Handling


Apr 29 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Join us for a unique and intimate tour of Test Kitchen: A Museum Project and object handling session with Senior Curator Dr. Karine Tsoumis and Collections Manager Christina MacDonald.
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SMASH: In Flux


May 28 2025 @ 8:00 pm

SMASH: In Flux invites you to explore experiences of personal and creative evolution through multidisciplinary art installations. fashion, food, drinks, music, and more.
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The Gardiner Museum will close at 6 pm on Wednesday May 22 for the International Ceramic Art Fair Preview Gala.