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Toronto Museums and Toronto Art Galleries
(Toronto, Ontario - ON, Canada)



With a wealth of museums and art galleries on offer in Toronto, visitors will never be short on interesting exhibits to explore, making Toronto a year-round destination. Popular museums in Toronto include the Royal Ontario Museum, where visitors can admire millions of Egyptian and Native American artifacts; the Museum of Television, providing a fascinating insight into the revolutionary phenomenon known as television; the Campbell House Museum, for a glimpse at Georgian-style splendor; and Toronto's Bata Shoe Museum, a must for any 'shoe enthusiast'.

Meanwhile, Toronto's art scene is thriving and holidaymakers will find a plethora of galleries and art museums at which to fill their visual senses, including the popular Art Gallery of Ontario. Here are Toronto's main museums and art galleries.




Toronto Museums and Art Galleries: Art Gallery of Ontario - 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1G4, (ON) Canada
Tel: +1 416 979 6660
Situated in the heart of Toronto's vibrant Chinatown district, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the province's most prestigious art museums. The museum houses many impressive works, which include paintings by the acclaimed Canadian Group of Seven, 19th-century pieces by impressionists and works by Henry Moore. Visitors can pass a few hours here taking in more than 24,000 pieces of art, while the facility also offers a restaurant, gift shop and an activity center.
Toronto gallery open: Wednesday to Friday - 12:00 to 21:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 17:30
Toronto gallery admission: charge, discounts for seniors, students and under 15s, children under six free

Toronto Museums and Art Galleries: Campbell House Museum - 160 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3H3, (ON) Canada
Tel: +1 416 597 0227
The one-time home of the Chief Justice of Upper Canada, Sir William Campbell, this property is the oldest surviving building from the city of York, Toronto's predecessor. Now a museum, the Georgian-style home provides a rare insight into Canadian homes of this period and 30-minute tours allow visitors to fully enjoy the splendor of this building.
Toronto museum open: Monday to Friday - 09:30 to 16:30, Saturday and Sunday - 12:00 to 16:30, seasonal variations apply
Toronto museum admission: charge, discount for students, seniors and children

Toronto Museums and Art Galleries: Bata Shoe Museum - 327 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1W7, (ON) Canada
Tel: +1 416 979 7799
A must for all shoe lovers - here is a museum that is entirely dedicated to footwear, covering shoes from different periods and geographical areas. With more than 10,000 pairs on show, there is sure to be a pair that catches your eye at Toronto's Bata Shoe Museum, while visitors also have the opportunity to view celebrity shoes, including Elvis' blue loafers, Queen Victoria's ballroom shoes and the ballet slippers of Karen Kain.
Toronto museum open: Tuesday to Wednesday and Friday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Thursday - 10:00 to 20:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Toronto museum admission: charge

Toronto Museums and Art Galleries: Museum of Television - 277 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 4P9, (ON) Canada
Tel: +1 416 599 7339
What once started as a personal collection belonging to Canadian media giant Moses Znaimer, is now a museum that contains more than 250 television-related items. Tracing the history of this revolutionary phenomenon, the Toronto Museum of Television explores the effect of television on the general population, as well as providing a look at the engineering behind the popular machines. The museum also acts as a resource center for students.
Toronto museum open: Tours; Monday to Friday - 14:00 and 16:00
Toronto museum admission: charge

Toronto Museums and Art Galleries: Royal Ontario Museum - 100 Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2C6, (ON) Canada
Tel: +1 416 586 5549
Covering everything from archaeology and science to art and history, this is one of Toronto's premier museums, known for its impressive Egyptian and Native American collections. Housing more than six million artifacts, the recent expansion of the museum has further enhanced its attractiveness.
Toronto museum open: Saturday to Thursday - 10:00 to 18:00, Friday - 10:00 to 21:30
Toronto museum admission: charge, children under four free

 
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