Gardiner Museum Of Ceramic Art Toronto

Ceramic is the term we use to describe any object whether created for practical ritual or ornamental use that is made of clay and fired.

Gardiner museum of ceramic art toronto.

The gardiner is now open from thursday sunday including free weekend admission. Clay restaurant is still open tuesday sunday. There are many different types of ceramic. Purchase stunning contemporary ceramics on display in toronto for a limited time featured galleries erskine hall coe london joan mirviss ltd new york ferrin contemporary.

Clay restaurant is still open tuesday sunday. 0 04 mi victoria university 0 12 mi windsor arms hotel 0 13 mi park hyatt toronto 0 18 mi the hazelton hotel 0 17 mi intercontinental toronto yorkville. Please read our new health and safety policies before you visit. Gardiner museum of ceramic art commonly shortened to the gardiner museum is a ceramics museum in toronto ontario canada the museum is situated within university of toronto s st.

Each defined by its material and sometimes by the way it is decorated or. The gardiner museum of ceramic art was first opened in 1984 by founders george and helen gardiner to showcase their growing collection of of pottery and porcelain and ceramic artifacts from europe china and ancient america. Hotels near gardiner museum. We engage audiences with exhibitions programs and hands on classes while stewarding a significant permanent collection.

It is one of a small number of specialized museums of ceramics in the world. There s plenty of space to reconnect and amazing art to discover in all corners of the museum. The gardiner museum brings together people of all ages and backgrounds through the shared values of creativity wonder and community that clay and ceramic traditions inspire. George campus in downtown toronto the 4 299 2 square metre 46 276 sq ft museum building was designed by keith wagland with further expansions and renovations done by kpmb architects.

New this year the gardiner museum presents the inaugural international ceramic art exposition featuring contemporary ceramics from a selection of top gallerists. Please read our new health and safety policies before you visit. There s plenty of space to reconnect and amazing art to discover in all corners of the museum. The collection now consists of over 3 000 historical as well as contemporary pieces from around the world.

We interpret historical ceramics to emphasize their relevance today and champion emerging and. Reservations fill up fast so book your table early. Reservations fill up fast so book your table early.