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In Search of Imperfection: The Macdonald Collection of Japanese and Japanese-Inspired Ceramics

The Macdonald Collection shown in full for the first time: early Edo-period Japanese porcelain and Japanese-inspired ceramics, explored through nature, leisure and global trade.

Now showing10 Jul 2025 – 31 Dec$18

Magnus Hara: The Light of Day

Vases by 2024 Gardiner Museum Prize winner Magnus Hara, altering and combining familiar forms as a reclamation of joy and autonomy after grief, loss and injury.

Now showing18 Sept – 8 Nov$18

After the Island: Caribbean Canadian Ceramics

PJ Anderson, Eddy Firmin, Manuel Mathieu and Sharon Norwood use clay to explore Caribbean diaspora memory, identity and belonging, in partnership with BAND and MoAD.

Now showing9 Oct – 25 Apr 2027$18

Adaptive Ceramic Histories

Medical and adaptive ceramics made for sick or disabled users, from the 17th century to today, seen from the patient's side of care. Curated by Alexandra Box.

Upcoming20 Nov – 29 Mar 2027$18

Permanent Collections

18th and Early 19th-Century European Porcelain

Soft-paste and hard-paste porcelain from Europe's "porcelain fever", from Saint-Cloud to Meissen, the first European hard-paste manufactory founded in 1710.

Permanent collection$18

Ancestral Abiayala

Canada's foremost collection of ancient pottery from the American Southwest, Mexico, Central and South America: 47 cultures from 3500 BC to AD 1550.

Permanent collection$18

Chinese & Japanese Ceramics

Porcelain and earthenware from China and Japan, from the invention of porcelain in Tang-dynasty China to the wares that shaped global trade and taste.

Permanent collection$18

European Earthenware

Italian maiolica, French faience, English delftware, slipware and creamware tracing European earthenware from the 14th to the 18th century.

Permanent collection$18

Nearby

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Royal Ontario Museum

Art2 min walk

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Art Museum at the University of Toronto

ArtFree6 min walk

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Bata Shoe Museum

Design7 min walk

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Textile Museum of Canada

Design19 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Gardiner Museum cost?

Standard adult admission to Gardiner Museum is $18. Seniors 65+ $14. Free for visitors 18 and under, students with ID, Indigenous visitors, and Gardiner Friends. Free for everyone Wednesdays after 4 pm. Special exhibitions included.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Gardiner Museum?

Gardiner Museum is open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10:00-18:00; Wed 10:00-21:00 (free after 16:00); Sat-Sun and holidays 10:00-17:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Gardiner Museum?

Gardiner Museum is located at 111 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7, Canada, in the Queen's Park / University of Toronto area of Toronto. The nearest stations are Museum (Line 1), Bay (Line 2) and St. George (Lines 1 & 2).

What can I see at Gardiner Museum?

Canada's museum of ceramic art: ancient American pottery, Italian maiolica, Meissen porcelain and bold contemporary clay. Current highlights include In Search of Imperfection: The Macdonald Collection of Japanese and Japanese-Inspired Ceramics, 18th and Early 19th-Century European Porcelain and Adaptive Ceramic Histories.

Do I need to book Gardiner Museum 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 Gardiner Museum?

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.