Art Gallery of Ontario
Art Gallery of Ontario
4.5
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
About
With a collection of more than 90,000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is among the largest and most distinguished art museums in North America. An international landmark, the AGO is also one of Canada’s most innovative cultural destinations. Highlights of the Gallery’s world-class collection include iconic Canadian and Inuit works, along with European and contemporary art – all on view in a spectacular building transformed by renowned Toronto-born architect Frank Gehry. After spending time with the AGO’s vast collection, be sure to enjoy a meal or glass of wine at the Gallery’s award-winning restaurant FRANK. Visit shopAGO for a unique collection of artful gifts, one-of-a-kind jewelry, and beautiful art books.
Suggested duration
1-2 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingAdmission tickets
from C$30.00
All you need to step foot in the door.
Full view
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience Art Gallery of Ontario
The area
Address
Neighbourhood: Downtown
At the heart of Toronto, Downtown is the destination for cheap eats and fast fashion. Cut through by hip and trendy Yonge Street, the vibe here is young, with a strong student influence from the Ryerson University Campus. As a result, the Downtown area is always in flux: undergoing the construction of new facilities, with fresh retail spaces and pop-up cafes. Home to Toronto's largest indoor shopping mall, a number of vintage cinemas, and a healthy nightlife centered on the area's Distillery District bar and clubs near the East End, it's both an easygoing daytime spot and a popular party place after sunset. It also features some of Toronto's best outdoor landmarks, including Yonge-Dundas Square and the Nathan Phillips Square: perfect for a concert, a skate, or a relaxing sit-down.
How to get there
- St. Patrick • 5 min walk
- Osgoode • 7 min walk
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
4,143 within 5 kms
Attractions
541 within 10 kms
See what travellers are saying
- GoForNToronto, Canada34 contributionsAlways AmazingEvery visit, every exhibition since I was a child, to now, an old lady, the AGO has been an amazing, provocative visual place for me. It is a must see for locals and tourists. I hope the AGO will continue to always have support and aid to remain a vital part of Toronto.Visited June 2022Written January 21, 2023
- cooldad205Staten Island, New York29 contributionsImpressiveWorth going to see the First Nation Art. There was also a special exhibit by female artists who came from abusive countries. There's a Henry Moore sculture garden, works by Matisse, Money, Rodin, nad Gilbert.Visited July 2023Written July 22, 2023
- ArtsyGalBaltimore813 contributionsArt Gallery of Ontario What Treasures!Took advantage of the annual pass $35.00 and visited twice during a short stay in Toronto. Gehry's artistry transforms a visit into an architectual experience. Focused on Canadian artists but alo took in the Cassett and McMillian exhibit. Museum uses pocket cards very effectively. Abundance of interesting galleries to appeal to a myriad of interest. Fabulous gift shop. Hope to see Canadian art exhibits in the states soon.Visited September 2023Travelled soloWritten October 8, 2023
- WojMSingapore, Singapore105 contributionsSurprisingly good collectionSpend there all afternoon. Surprisingly good collection, especially paintings including Canadian impressionists. Strange use of third language for explanation (which only a small percentage of Canadian indigenous people speak.Visited July 2023Travelled soloWritten October 15, 2023
These reviews are the subjective opinion of Tripadvisor members and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
4,336 reviews
Excellent
2,720
Very good
1,208
Average
302
Poor
74
Terrible
32
Dmitri G
1 contribution
Oct. 2023 • Couples
The exponats are good. The museum is not very big, half a day should be enough. I like the European section the most.
Few drawbacks, not related to the content:
There is no parking, you have to search around.
The washrooms: they are "anyone" type, which is a terrible idea for some people.
Few drawbacks, not related to the content:
There is no parking, you have to search around.
The washrooms: they are "anyone" type, which is a terrible idea for some people.
Written November 11, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jerry R
St. Catharines, Canada2 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Solo
This is an amazing place to visit if you are in Toronto. Its large enough that the cost is worth it, with a ton of great exhibits.
Written October 17, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
WojM
Singapore, Singapore105 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Solo
Spend there all afternoon. Surprisingly good collection, especially paintings including Canadian impressionists. Strange use of third language for explanation (which only a small percentage of Canadian indigenous people speak.
Written October 15, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
ArtsyGalBaltimore
Maryland813 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Solo
Took advantage of the annual pass $35.00 and visited twice during a short stay in Toronto. Gehry's artistry transforms a visit into an architectual experience. Focused on Canadian artists but alo took in the Cassett and McMillian exhibit. Museum uses pocket cards very effectively. Abundance of interesting galleries to appeal to a myriad of interest. Fabulous gift shop. Hope to see Canadian art exhibits in the states soon.
Written October 8, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Julie A
4 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
Free night, not too busy, great guides and explanations, optimal spacing for viewing, inspiring new exhibitions, refreshingly modern and inclusive offering
Written October 7, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Dixiegals
Mississauga, Canada145 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
Entrance Fee was regular admission; however, 2 floors were closed. Always check the website to see what is offered and what is closed, otherwise, the price should have been reduced. Food prices were high as well. The photography exhibit was just so-la-la. Overall, the experience was not up to expectations.
Written September 26, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
AaronWilliams
Saint Louis, MO74 contributions
Excellent museum with a diverse quality of exhibits. Definitely walk down the wooden staircase. When I visited, there were extensive showings of female artists, many from Canada. I would visit again. For $5 extra, you get an no annual membership.
Written September 15, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
MWG12
Leonia, NJ188 contributions
The museum has an outstanding art collection, particularly Canadian art. The collection is large and takes a few hours to see. The artworks are well displayed. It always amazes me that outstanding Canadian artists cannot be seen in art museums in the US.
Written September 8, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
CATHERINE T
Vaughan, Canada4 contributions
I visited the AGO with some disappointment of how the exhibit was conducted with very dim lighting. The lighting was bad and I can’t see the detail of the artwork. It’s a waste of time and it’s unprofessional and unthoughtful of AGO. Hope they can shed more lights on the exhibited pieces. I feel that there are huge negligence in the management and art director in this gallery.
Written September 7, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Michael A
Toronto, Canada640 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
Excellent collection, many stunning spaces, gorgeous main court with F Gehry stairs organically rising through the space and beyond. Tremendous Canadiana collection, some impressive old masters, and rooms of interesting modern works. Quite a varied collection. Always interesting special exhibitions, and the McNicoll - Cassatt is no exception. Fantastic work, numerous pieces, well displayed, beautifully lit, and well described. Wonderful!
Written September 3, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Whiterose_US
Centerville, OH39 contributions
Are there rental lockers at the museum please?
Barry-of-Toronto
Toronto, Canada1,031 contributions
Not sure about actual rental lockers. There is a coat check service which will take larger items like a back-pack or shopping bags.
Jon_Ju1234
Reykjavik, Iceland374 contributions
Is it recommended to order tickets in advance? How big can the lines get if you do not?
AConferenceAttendee
London, Canada383 contributions
Always order in advance if you know the window of time you wish to visit the exhibit. It is a timed entry for the special exhibitions.
0 seconds ago
melaniejade2018
Toronto, Canada
how long does it take to go through?
magicvacation
florida98 contributions
Hi, about 3hrs also the ticket is valid the whole day of you want to go out for lunch.
Holger H
Madalena, Azores, Portugal41 contributions
Are the 3 free h enough time to see all what you could see ?
Or do they offer Media Passes for Journalists? (yeah I will search their Webpage too)
kuhhrysten
Wilmington, NC40 contributions
Are cameras allowed?
BequiaNess
London, Canada65 contributions
No. They are especially strict when they have a really popular exhibit.
Lexi M
Fredericksburg, TX
How long do people generally spend here?
DelicateIllusion
Toronto, Canada34 contributions
You could def spend a few hours there. It is really beautiful.
Camilla L
Palmas, TO116 contributions
Hi!! when is the attraction free?
HelioEudoro
Toronto, Ontario, Canada34 contributions
O AGO tem a entrada gratuita todas as quartas das 6pm às 9pm.
Soy artista..uruguaya..hay posivilidad de q alguien vea mis obras y las evalue..gracias
Glaretas
Lomita, CA
I have 10 hours layover in Toronto airport. How do I get to AGO using public transportation from the airport? I see the bus fare is rather steep ($50+ per person for a return trip). Maybe it is worth renting a car for the day for two people. What is the cost for parking on a Sunday near the museum?
ugh-lomi
Dundas, Canada194 contributions
Get the 192 TTC bus ("Airport Rocket") from either of the two terminals at YYZ to Kipling subway station. Ask any official at the terminal where the Rocket stop is. The Rocket runs frequently in both directions day and night. From Kipling take the subway eastwards in the direction of Kennedy as far as St George, then change to the southbound Union subway line, getting off at St Patrick. It's all one fee (you pay the Rocket the exact $3 change) and you don't get a ticket or even need a transfer: you just go straight from the bus to the subway at Kipling. From St Patrick it's a 2-minute walk west along Dundas St W to the AGO. The end-to-end trip will take about an hour at the most including wait times. Just do the reverse to get back to YYZ, making sure you get off the Rocket at the right terminal at YYZ. Though it may take a bit longer than other methods (cab, the new YYZ-Union Station express), at $3 per person each way it's much, much cheaper. You can easily make this trip and spend time at the AGO during a 10-hour layover.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listingART GALLERY OF ONTARIO - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
Frequently Asked Questions about Art Gallery of Ontario
- Art Gallery of Ontario admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost C$30.72, while a popular guided tour starts around C$5.37 per person.
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Art Gallery of Ontario:
- Art Gallery of Ontario: General Admission (From C$30.72)
- Kensington Market, Chinatown and the Art Gallery of Ontario: A Self-Guided Tour (From C$8.21)
- Downtown Toronto Bike Tour (From C$104.14)
- Small-Group Toronto Kensington Market and Chinatown Walking Tour (From C$36.77)
- Private Toronto Kensington Market and Chinatown Walking Tour in English (From C$73.53)
- Hotels near Art Gallery of Ontario:
- (0.29 km) Baldwin Village Inn
- (0.70 km) Shangri-La Toronto
- (0.32 km) Sonder The Elm
- (0.91 km) Bisha Hotel Toronto
- (0.47 km) The Rex Hotel
- Restaurants near Art Gallery of Ontario:
- (0.05 km) Cafe AGO
- (0.06 km) Ago Bistro
- (0.11 km) Village Idiot Pub & Grill
- (0.14 km) Karine's
- (0.14 km) Sin & Redemption
- Attractions near Art Gallery of Ontario:
- (0.01 km) shopAGO
- (0.01 km) The Grange
- (0.19 km) Toronto Bicycle Tours
- (0.13 km) Ontario College of Art and Design
- (0.15 km) St. Patrick's Catholic Church