Know before you go
Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Gardiner Museum.
Local know-how to help you travel smarter and make the most of every moment.
Explore the Gardiner Museum, Toronto's premier destination for ceramic art, family-friendly activities, and delightful dining options.
Step into the Gardiner Museum, an enchanting art museum in Toronto dedicated to ceramics and pottery. Perfect for art lovers, families, and anyone seeking a unique cultural experience.
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Gardiner Museum.
Local know-how to help you travel smarter and make the most of every moment.
Car
If you are driving from the Golden Horseshoe area, take the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) towards Toronto. Merge onto Gardiner Expressway (keep following signs for the Gardiner Expressway East). Take the exit for Spadina Avenue and turn left onto Spadina Avenue. Continue on Spadina Avenue, then turn right onto Bloor Street West. Turn left onto Queens Park. The Gardiner Museum will be on your left at 111 Queens Park.
Public Transportation - GO Transit
From various locations in the Golden Horseshoe, board a GO Transit train towards Union Station in Toronto. Once at Union Station, transfer to the TTC subway system by following the signs to the subway. Take the Line 1 Yonge-University subway towards Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. Get off at St. Patrick Station. From there, exit the station and head northwest on Dundas Street West. Continue walking until you reach Queens Park, where the Gardiner Museum is located at 111 Queens Park.
Public Transportation - TTC
If you are already in Toronto, you can easily reach the Gardiner Museum via the TTC. Take the subway Line 1 (Yonge-University) to St. Patrick Station. Upon exiting the station, walk northwest on Dundas Street West. Continue until you reach Queens Park, where you will find the Gardiner Museum at 111 Queens Park.
Public Transportation - Streetcar
For those in the downtown area, you can take the 505 Dundas streetcar towards Dundas West Station. Get off at the stop at Queen's Park and walk a short distance to the Gardiner Museum located at 111 Queens Park.
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