Art Gallery of Ontario

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Dawoud Bey: Material Histories, Living Landscapes

Dawoud Bey's landscape photographs and the two-channel video 350,000 meditate on North American land and Black diasporic history, with works from the AGO's Frum Collection.

Now showing25 Jul – 4 Jul 2027

Melissa Auf der Maur: My '90s Rock Photographs

The former Hole and Smashing Pumpkins bassist's intimate backstage, onstage and crowd photographs: a love letter to the last analogue decade.

Now showingUntil 6 Jun 2027

Sunday Best: The Power & The Glory of Black Style

World-premiere exhibition on Black style and self-fashioning from the 1880s to today, told through fashion, visual art, ephemera and time-based media.

Now showingFrom 7 Oct

In Plain Sight: Highlights from the AGO's Collection of Historic Picture Frames

More than 30 European wooden frames from the 16th to 19th centuries, drawn from one of the most important frame collections in any museum.

Now showingFrom 17 Oct

Permanent Collections

Couch Monster: Sadzěʔ yaaghęhch'ill

Brian Jungen's bronze elephant built from cast discarded sofas, the AGO's first public art commission, at the corner of Dundas and McCaul Streets.

Permanent collectionFree

The J.S. McLean Centre for Indigenous & Canadian Art

Permanent collection galleries that put Indigenous artworks and ideas at the centre, in conversation with Canadian art from the AGO's holdings.

Permanent collection$30

Nearby

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Textile Museum of Canada

Design6 min walk

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Campbell House Museum

Architecture6 min walk

Onsite Gallery (OCAD University)

Onsite Gallery (OCAD University)

DesignFree7 min walk

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Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography

ArtFree8 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Art Gallery of Ontario cost?

Standard adult admission to Art Gallery of Ontario is $30. Youth 10-17 $15 (free for Ontario residents); children 0-9, Indigenous Peoples, Members and Annual Passholders free; Ontarians under 25 free with a Free Annual Pass; free first Wednesday of each month 6-9pm (book online in advance).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Art Gallery of Ontario?

Art Gallery of Ontario is open Tue & Thu 10:30-17:00; Wed & Fri 10:30-21:00; Sat-Sun 10:30-17:30; closed Mon. Closes early at 16:00 on 24 September 2026 for Art Bash. Free first Wednesday night of the month, 18:00-21:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Art Gallery of Ontario?

Art Gallery of Ontario is located at 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1G4, Canada, in the Grange Park area of Toronto. The nearest stations are St. Patrick (Line 1 Yonge-University) and Osgoode (Line 1 Yonge-University).

What can I see at Art Gallery of Ontario?

Frank Gehry's glass-and-timber reinvention of a 1900 gallery, from Rubens and Monet to Kusama and Canada's Group of Seven Current highlights include Sunday Best: The Power & The Glory of Black Style, Couch Monster: Sadzěʔ yaaghęhch'ill and In Plain Sight: Highlights from the AGO's Collection of Historic Picture Frames.

Do I need to book Art Gallery of Ontario in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Art Gallery of Ontario?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.