Museum · Toronto
Art Gallery of Ontario: free entry days, tickets & hours
Frank Gehry-remodelled art museum with the Thomson collection of Canadian art, Group of Seven paintings, European masters and Henry Moore sculptures.
Independent guide, not the official AGO website. Official links are under Sources.
AGO is next free on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 (in 6 days).
- First Wednesday Night Free: free for everyone on the first Wednesday of each month, 6-9pm.
- Also free: children aged 0-9; all Indigenous Peoples.
- Otherwise: adult single day admission (18+) — $30.
- Free tickets are released online at 10am on the Monday before the first Wednesday; a valid email is needed.
Calendar
Free days at AGO
- WED4NOVWednesday, 4 November 2026 · in 6 days · 18:00–21:00
- WED2DECWednesday, 2 December 2026 · in 5 weeks · 18:00–21:00
- WED6JANWednesday, 6 January 2027 · in 2 months · 18:00–21:00
- WED3FEBWednesday, 3 February 2027 · in 3 months · 18:00–21:00
- WED3MARWednesday, 3 March 2027 · in 4 months · 18:00–21:00
- WED7APRWednesday, 7 April 2027 · in 5 months · 18:00–21:00
12 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- First Wednesday Night Free: free for everyone on the first Wednesday of each month, 6-9pm: Free tickets are released online at 10am on the Monday before the first Wednesday; a valid email is needed.
- The free evening is now only the first Wednesday of the month (6-9pm), not every Wednesday. Next: Wed 4 Nov 2026; tickets go online at 10am on Mon 2 Nov.
- Under 25 and living in Ontario? Get the free AGO Annual Pass and visit any day.
- The $40 Annual Pass costs only $10 more than one adult ticket.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hoursFirst Wednesday Night Free: free for everyone on the first Wednesday of each month, 6-9pm · 18:00–21:00 | everyone | All visitors, including children in strollers, need a ticket. Max two tickets per booking. | Yes |
| Free forFree for children aged 0-9 | children under 10 | — | No |
| Free with passFree Annual Pass for Ontario residents under 25 (Ontario youth 10-17 also get free single-day tickets) | Ontario residents aged 25 and under | Ontario residents only; 18-24 year olds show valid ID to claim the pass. | No |
| Free forFree for all Indigenous Peoples | Indigenous visitors | — | No |
Official prices
AGO ticket prices
| Adult single day admission (18+) — Youth 10-17 $15 (free for Ontario residents); children 0-9 free. | $30 |
| AGO Annual Pass: unlimited visits for a year — Costs $10 more than one adult visit. | $40 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult single day admission (18+)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: AGO
Timed-entry ticketToronto: Art Gallery of Ontario General Admission Ticket★★★★★ 4.6 · 322 reviewsfrom $30
Timed-entry ticketArt Gallery of Ontario: Entry Ticket★★★★★ 4.5 · 93 reviewsfrom $30
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:30–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:30–21:00 |
| Thu | 10:30–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:30–21:00 |
| Sat | 10:30–17:30 |
| Sun | 10:30–17:30 |
Tue and Thu 10:30am-5pm; Wed and Fri 10:30am-9pm; Sat-Sun 10:30am-5:30pm; closed Monday.
317 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4, Canada
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FAQ
AGO: common questions
Is AGO free?
AGO is free for everyone first Wednesday Night Free: free for everyone on the first Wednesday of each month, 6-9pm. Also free: children aged 0-9; all Indigenous Peoples. Otherwise the official ticket costs $30.
When is AGO free?
First Wednesday Night Free: free for everyone on the first Wednesday of each month, 6-9pm. The next free date is Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to AGO?
Children under 10. Indigenous visitors.
Do I need to book for free entry to AGO?
Free tickets are released online at 10am on the Monday before the first Wednesday; a valid email is needed.
How much is a ticket to AGO?
Adult single day admission (18+) costs $30 on the official site.
What day is AGO closed?
AGO is closed on Mondays. Tue and Thu 10:30am-5pm; Wed and Fri 10:30am-9pm; Sat-Sun 10:30am-5:30pm; closed Monday.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- ago.ca/visit/free-wednesday-nights · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- ago.ca/visit/hours-location-admission · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
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