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Gardiner Museum

7.2Locals Score / 10

#11 of 12 Museums in Toronto

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Canada's only dedicated ceramics museum sits directly across from the ROM and offers a surprisingly rich collection of European porcelain, pre-Columbian pottery, and contemporary ceramic art. The rotating contemporary shows are consistently excellent and often feature Canadian artists pushing the medium in unexpected directions. Clay Studio workshops let you make something yourself. Caveat: the permanent collection can feel modest in scale, so check what temporary show is on before visiting.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

Locals Score

7.2/10
  • Value7.5
  • Iconic5.5
  • Excellence8.0
  • Crowd level3.5
  • Authenticity7.5
  • Accessibility9.0
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.