Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography

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body — mind — distance

In the Vitrines, Sabrina Vachon explores how diasporic bodies are perceived in different places, and the psychic distance between body and memory.

Now showing18 Sept – 7 NovFree

Static and Noise

Aliyah Aziz, Bret Parenteau, Kite and Nathan Ivanco treat image noise as audio noise, drawing on punk, noise and DIY music scenes to make distorted, glitchy work.

Now showing18 Sept – 7 NovFree

Northumberland

Boxing photographer Pete Doherty weaves ring images with photos of his dying parents and their Ontario town into a portrait of a life remade by loss.

Now showing18 Sept – 20 Feb 2027Free

From the Laurentian Highlands to a Higher Place

WOO SEE-MING photographs his late mother's Quebec village in the Laurentians, a pilgrimage in which time, sadness, love and joy collapse into one.

Now showing18 Sept – 7 NovFree

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Visitor Information

Is Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography free to visit?

Yes, general admission to Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.

What are the opening hours of Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography?

Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography is open Tue–Fri 11:00–17:00, Sat 12:00–17:00; closed Sun, Mon and all public holidays. Closed for installation until reopening on Fri 18 September 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography?

Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography is located at 401 Richmond St. W, Suite 120, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8, Canada, in the Fashion District area of Toronto. The nearest stations are Spadina Ave at Richmond St W (510 streetcar), Queen St W at Spadina Ave (501 streetcar) and St Andrew station (Line 1).

What can I see at Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography?

Free artist-run photography centre in the 401 Richmond arts hub, with four galleries and a public darkroom Current highlights include body — mind — distance, Static and Noise and Northumberland.

Do I need to book Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography in advance?

Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography is free to enter and most days you can walk in. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.

When is the best time to visit Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography?

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.

Is Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography accessible?

401 Richmond has a narrow ramp at its Spadina entrance and street-level access at the west entrance near the Spacing Store; support persons attend free.