The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery

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Owner of a Lonely Heart

An 80-minute looping film program by Haig Aivazian, Stephanie Comilang, Alia Farid, Hope Pearl Strickland and Yuyan Wang on labour, ecosystems and commodities.

Now showing24 Oct – 21 Mar 2027Free

Sharon Lockhart: Fogo

Sharon Lockhart's Fogo Island Portrait Studio photographs and the film installation WINDWARD, a long, attentive look at Newfoundland's Fogo Island and its people.

Now showing24 Oct – 21 Mar 2027Free

Zadie Xa with Benito Mayor Vallejo: Moonlit Confessions Across Deep Sea Echoes: Your Ancestors Are Whales, and Earth Remembers Everything

Paintings, murals, sound and a conch-shaped mobile of 600+ brass bells weave Korean mythology, diaspora and marine ecology into a multi-sensory installation.

Now showing24 Oct – 21 Mar 2027Free

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Ontario Science Centre (Harbourfront Centre interim location)

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Toronto Railway Museum

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Hockey Hall of Fame

History12 min walk

Onsite Gallery (OCAD University)

Onsite Gallery (OCAD University)

DesignFree16 min walk

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) and 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 Owner of a Lonely Heart, Sharon Lockhart: Fogo and Zadie Xa with Benito Mayor Vallejo: Moonlit Confessions Across Deep Sea Echoes: Your Ancestors Are Whales, and Earth Remembers Everything.

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.