Museum · Toronto
Gardiner Museum: free entry days, tickets & hours
Canada's national ceramics museum, across from the ROM: ancient American pottery, Italian maiolica, European porcelain and contemporary clay.
Independent guide, not the official Gardiner Museum website. Official links are under Sources.
Gardiner Museum is next free on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 (in 6 days).
- Free for everyone every Wednesday after 4pm (until 9pm).
- Also free: visitors 18 and under; students with valid student ID; Indigenous people (First Nations, Inuit and Métis).
- Otherwise: adult admission — $18.
Calendar
Free days at Gardiner Museum
- WED4NOVWednesday, 4 November 2026 · in 6 days · 16:00–21:00
- WED11NOVWednesday, 11 November 2026 · in 13 days · 16:00–21:00
- WED18NOVWednesday, 18 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 16:00–21:00
- WED25NOVWednesday, 25 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 16:00–21:00
- WED2DECWednesday, 2 December 2026 · in 5 weeks · 16:00–21:00
- WED9DECWednesday, 9 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 16:00–21:00
52 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
- Wednesday from 4pm to 9pm is free for everyone with no booking needed, a good evening combo with the ROM across the street.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hoursFree for everyone every Wednesday after 4pm (until 9pm) · 16:00–21:00 | everyone | — | No |
| Free forFree for visitors 18 and under | children under 19 | Listed as $0.00 tickets. Visitors under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. | No |
| Free forFree for students with valid student ID | students | — | No |
| Free forFree for Indigenous people (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) | Indigenous visitors | — | No |
Official prices
Gardiner Museum ticket prices
| Adult admission — Seniors 65+ $14. Includes special exhibitions; no timed tickets. | $18 |
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 admission). 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: Gardiner Museum
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–21:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10am-6pm; Wednesday 10am-9pm (free after 4pm); Sat-Sun and holidays 10am-5pm.
111 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7, Canada
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FAQ
Gardiner Museum: common questions
Is Gardiner Museum free?
Gardiner Museum is free for everyone every Wednesday after 4pm (until 9pm). Also free: visitors 18 and under; students with valid student ID; Indigenous people (First Nations, Inuit and Métis). Otherwise the official ticket costs $18.
When is Gardiner Museum free?
Free for everyone every Wednesday after 4pm (until 9pm). The next free date is Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Gardiner Museum?
Children under 19 — listed as $0.00 tickets. Visitors under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.. Students. Indigenous visitors.
How much is a ticket to Gardiner Museum?
Adult admission costs $18 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- gardinermuseum.on.ca/visit/hours-admission/ · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- gardinermuseum.on.ca/admission/ · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
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