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The Image Centre

ArtPhotographyOpens 11amFreeTMU (subway)

Opened in 2012 as the Ryerson Image Centre and renamed in 2022, The Image Centre is Toronto Metropolitan University's gallery and research centre dedicated to photography and related media. Its three public galleries, a Student Gallery and the Salah J. Bachir New Media Wall host changing exhibitions, housed in a converted warehouse remodelled by Diamond and Schmitt Architects. The collection includes the Black Star Collection of some 292,000 press photographs and the Berenice Abbott archive. Admission is free.

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Tanya Marcuse: Portent

A multichannel video of ominous natural scenes, from swaying trees to volcanic vapour, on the New Media Wall, drawn from Marcuse's Book of Miracles series.

Now showing9 Sept – 5 DecFree

Richard Avedon Immortal: Portraits of Aging, 1951–2004

Nearly 100 Avedon portraits confronting aging, from Toni Morrison to the Dalai Lama, plus a restaging of his 1974 MoMA series on his father Jacob Israel Avedon.

Now showing9 Sept – 5 DecFree

Molly Steels: I Am/Was/Always

Family archives, pressed flowers and a lakeside video explore grief, mortality and the women who came before. Student Gallery.

Now showing28 Oct – 5 DecFree

Lee Shulman & Omar Victor Diop: Being There

Photographic collaboration between Lee Shulman (The Anonymous Project) and Omar Victor Diop. University Gallery, curated by Gaëlle Morel.

Upcoming20 Jan 2027 – 3 Apr 2027Free

Donna Gottschalk: We Others

Photographs by American photographer Donna Gottschalk in the Main Gallery, guest-curated by Hélène Giannecchini.

Upcoming20 Jan 2027 – 3 Apr 2027Free

Cao Fei: Isle of Instability

Cao Fei's 2020 multimedia installation, commissioned by Audemars Piguet Contemporary, on the Salah J. Bachir New Media Wall. Guest curator Simone Estrin.

Upcoming20 Jan 2027 – 3 Apr 2027Free

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Getting there

33 Gould Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1W1, Canada

Nearest station: TMU (subway) and Dundas Street streetcar

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MonClosed
TueClosed
WedToday11:00–20:00
Thu11:00–18:00
Fri11:00–18:00
Sat11:00–17:00
Sun11:00–17:00

Admission

Free

Accessibility

Accessible entrance, wheelchair on site, large-print exhibition texts, folding gallery stools, accessible gender-neutral washroom.

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Visitor Information

Is The Image Centre free to visit?
Yes, general admission to The Image Centre is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of The Image Centre?
The Image Centre is open Wed 11:00–20:00; Thu–Fri 11:00–18:00; Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00; closed Mon–Tue. Closed for installation 6 Dec 2026–19 Jan 2027 and 4 Apr–11 May 2027. Free drop-in tours Wed 13:30 & 18:00, Thu–Sun 13:30.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is The Image Centre?
The Image Centre is located at 33 Gould Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1W1, Canada, in the Garden District / TMU campus area of Toronto. The nearest stations are TMU (subway) and Dundas Street streetcar.
What can I see at The Image Centre?
Free photography gallery at TMU showing major lens-based shows, home to the vast Black Star photo archive Current highlights include Molly Steels: I Am/Was/Always, Lee Shulman & Omar Victor Diop: Being There and Tanya Marcuse: Portent.
Do I need to book The Image Centre in advance?
The Image Centre 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 The Image Centre?
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 The Image Centre accessible?
Accessible entrance, wheelchair on site, large-print exhibition texts, folding gallery stools, accessible gender-neutral washroom.

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