Gardiner Museum (Downtown Toronto)

Ceramics collection and exhibitions. Guided tours daily at 2pm. Family Sundays 12- 4pm including scavenger hunts, paper crafts, guided kids tour & more. Kids clay classes (extra $). Day camps and birthday parties also available.  Tel: (416) 586-8080

Ages: All ages; 7- 14 yrs for clay class programs; 7- 18 yrs for camps

Major Intersection: Queen’s Park & Bloor Street West

Address: 111 Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON

 

Good to Know

  • The Gardiner shop sells one of a kind and studio ceramics, glass, wood, jewellery, hand bags and scarves.
  • Public spaces are serviced by an elevator.
  • The Gardiner Cafe (Chef Jamie Kennedy) offers an accessibly priced selection of sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts for lunch menu.
  • There is no Museum parking lot. Suggestions re where to park available here.
  • Post-secondary students are free every Tuesday with valid ID.
  • The main entrance to the Museum is accessible from street level (Queen’s Park) via a ramp on the south side of the building.

 

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  1. Nancy (*Sizzling Hot* OTG Parent - Reviews: 51) says:
    February 11, 2012 at 6:08 pm
    Rating:
    Child's Age: 1.5 years
    Recommend?: Good to Go!

    Activities We Did:

    Walked around the exhibits. Looked at the artwork. A simple activity that was stress free, and fun!

    Good to Go!:

    Staff was really nice as we arrived. It is modern, bright and spacious. They informed us where the washrooms where if we needed them, and informed us about the restaurant and elevator as well. It was nice of them to do.

    The museum is divided into sections in chronological order, and on multiple floors.

    We started at the bottom to see the collections in chronological order – I recommend that!

    We walked around the museum and I let my daughter out of her stroller so she could walk around as I looked at all the pottery (and showed her some key pieces that may catch her interest). 95% of the pieces are behind big glass cases, so you don’t have to constantly be watching your child and freaking out over them knocking something over.

    Don’t forget to go see the Contemporary works on the top floor! Well worth it – believe me! (But put your little one back in the stroller or sling BEFORE you enter since the pieces here are out in the open and SO desirable for little hands to touch).

    They have a very unique Gift Shop, be sure to drop in and have a look.

    Kids under 12 are free with a paying adult. So it’s an inexpensive but fun way to introduce children to great artwork.

    Quick Tips for Others:

    I suggest you have a bit to eat before you go. The food in the restaurant is delicious but overpriced. And there are no kid-friendly options on this high-class menu. There are many dine-in restaurants nearby too.

    If you can get a Pass from your local Toronto Public Library you can visit for free!

    Easy to get to by subway (get off at “Museum”). Lot’s of parking lot’s within walking distance too ($).

    Strollers are allowed, but it may be more efficient if you use a sling or baby carrier.

    Additional Ratings:
    - Amenities: 4/5
    - Value: 5/5

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