Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art
The Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art is world renowned for its collection of artifacts representing world cultures and natural history

The Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art was first opened in 1984 by founders George and Helen Gardiner to showcase their growing collection of of pottery and porcelain and ceramic artifacts from Europe, China and Ancient America. The collection now consists of over 3,000 historical as well as contemporary pieces from around the world. Temporary exhibitions showcase new works of art, so there is always something new to see here as well.
You can visit the Gardiner Museum between 4 and 9pm on the third Friday of every month for free. You can also visit during the same time period for half-price on any other Friday.
The museum is located directly across from the Royal Ontario Museum and is housed in a building featuring modernist architecture. The museum also has a retail shop, a restaurant and 'clay classes' (additional charge).
If you have and interest in ceramic collectables and art you will definitely enjoy the Gardiner Museum. For additional information about the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art see their official website above.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes - Special Rates available on Fridays (see article)Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: 111 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7, Canada
Phone: (416) 586-8080
Official Website: Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art
Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art Reviews
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This is one of those museums that has a niche collection of clay art. I’m not sure if these were in the permanent collection or not. Nevertheless it was very cool to explore these artists vision and fun. Aside from a nice restaurant the museum offered hands on clay for kids of all ages to experiment.
Harold Pramekamol - 3 weeks ago
IMPORTANT: This place allows visitors to pay as low as $1 per visit since they are currently in renovations.
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Never thought that I'd be so caught up in ceramic art from middle age Europe, but here we are. This gallery has every different and wacky type of ceramic ranging from ancient China to 300 years ago in Germany.
It's almost like time traveling back in time but I can only see what the people of that era were eating off of; but still... Very cool!!!
Family friendly, good atmosphere, educational. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Elliot Schembri - 2 months ago
Next to the ROM (a Royal Ontario Museum- edited and corrected), the Gardiner Museum is at the top of my list in my books. They have well curated permanent and special exhibits that are interesting and awe inspiring. Even the building architecture is gorgeous with its modern cubic contours situated between heritage buildings.
I went end of May 2024 and they had a special exhibit on local and International ceramicists. Beautiful pieces, delicate works of art.
Sometimes they have talks by visiting professionals and experts which are wonderful, many topics to stimulate the mind and satiate the enthusiasm for art information.
They have a stunning dining and patio area at the rooftop.
Highly recommend paying a visit to this museum when they open in October 2024z
Anna M - 2 months ago
I didn’t know what to expect when I first looked this museum up, but I’m so glad I decided to check it out! Even though the museum is under construction, I was able to “pay what I can” to check out the second and third floor exhibits. The pottery and ceramics on display were breathtaking. I loved how there was a part that showed how chines porcelain was crate from start to finish, as well as showing
Rebekah Huber - 3 months ago
Has lots of porcelains and things to see about Asian, European Pots and Dishes especially in the 2nd floor… but this museum in quite small… that’s the only one which is bad….
is it Who - a month ago
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