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The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery

ArtClosed todayFreeHarbourfront Centre (509/510 streetcar)

The Power Plant presents new and recent work by living Canadian and international artists, from major solo shows to thematic group exhibitions and commissions. It occupies a 1926 powerhouse that once heated and refrigerated the Toronto Terminal Warehouse, converted by Lett/Smith Architects and opened on 1 May 1987 at Harbourfront Centre. Admission is free all year.

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Getting there

231 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2G8, Canada

Nearest station: Harbourfront Centre (509/510 streetcar), Union Station (TTC Line 1)

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Hours

Closed until 23 October

Closed for installation

MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed11:00–18:00
ThuToday11:00–18:00
Fri11:00–20:00
Sat11:00–18:00
Sun11:00–18:00

Admission

Free

Free admission all year, supported by BMO Financial Group

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible with an accessible restroom; both levels served by elevator; guide dogs and service animals welcome.

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Visitor Information

Is The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery free to visit?
Yes, general admission to The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery is free. Free admission all year, supported by BMO Financial Group. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery?
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery is open Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 11:00-18:00; Fri 11:00-20:00; closed Mon and Tue. Currently closed for installation; reopens Saturday 24 October 2026 with new exhibitions.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery?
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery is located at 231 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2G8, Canada, in the Harbourfront area of Toronto. The nearest stations are Harbourfront Centre (509/510 streetcar), Union Station (TTC Line 1).
What can I see at The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery?
Canada's leading non-collecting contemporary art gallery, in a 1926 lakeside powerhouse with its smokestack still standing. Current highlights include Sharon Lockhart: Fogo, Zadie Xa with Benito Mayor Vallejo: Moonlit Confessions Across Deep Sea Echoes: Your Ancestors Are Whales, and Earth Remembers Everything, Owner of a Lonely Heart.
Do I need to book The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery in advance?
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free admission all year, supported by BMO Financial Group. 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 Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery?
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 Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery accessible?
Wheelchair accessible with an accessible restroom; both levels served by elevator; guide dogs and service animals welcome.

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