Free Days and Times at Toronto Art Galleries and Museums
Who: Royal Ontario Museum
What: The Royal Ontario Museum is among the world’s leading museums of natural history, and of world cultures.
When: Free every Wednesday from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Where: 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON, M5S 2C6
For more info: Royal Ontario Museum Plan Your Visit
Who: RedPath Sugar Museum
What: History of the Sugar Industry and RedPath Sugar company history.
When: Free Monday - Friday, 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon, 1.00 p.m. - 3.30. p.m.
Where: 5 Queen's Quay East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5E 1A3
For more info: RedPath Sugar Museum
Note: Contact Richard Feltoe, Curator and Corporate Archivist to arrange dates and times (416-366-7550 or via email.)
Who: AGO Art Gallery of Ontario
What: The Art Gallery of Ontario
When:
Free to the general public on Wednesdays from 6-8:30pm (Permanent Collections only. Excludes surcharged exhibition).
Free for Ontario teachers with valid ID from the Ontario College of Teachers (Permanent Collection only. Excludes surcharged exhibitions).
Free for Ontario high school students with valid school ID, Tuesday to Friday, 3 to 5:30 pm (Permanent Collection only. Excludes surcharged exhibitions.)
Where: 317 Dundas Street West Toronto Ontario Canada M5T 1G4
For more info: AGO Art Gallery of Ontario Admissions and Hours
Who: The Power Plant
What: The Power Plant has three major exhibition galleries and smaller, adjacent indoor and outdoor sites for artistic presentations.
When: Free Wednesdays 5-8pm
Where: 231 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON
For more info: The Power Plant Information
Who: UTAC University of Toronto Art Centre
What: Exhibitions by artists, writers and academics, which include a range of media, art forms and time priods at the University of Toronto.
When: Free to all Art Centre exhibitions Tuesday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 12-4pm.
Where: 15 King's College Circle (Main floor of Laidlaw Wing), University College, University of Toronto,
Toronto, ON, M5S 3H7
For more info: UTAC Admission and Hours
Who: Etobicoke Civic Centre Gallery
What: Promoting art and artists in the community.
When: Free Weekdays 8:30am-4:30pm, Weekends and holidays 2-5pm.
Where: Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery, 300 the West Mall, Etobicoke, ON, M9C 2Y2
For more info: Etobicoke Civic Centre
Who: Scarborough Civic Centre Gallery
What: Promoting art and artists in the community.
When: Free Mondays-Sunday 8:30am-9:30pm
Where: 150 Borough Drive, Scarborough, Ontario, M1P 4N7
For more info: Scarborough Civic Centre
Who: York University Observatory
What: The public viewing program at the York Observatory runs all year round. On public viewing nights, visitors are able to observe selected celestial objects in the presence of friendly staff, in addition to engaging in various on-hand presentations. The observatory is open regardless of weather conditions, even though viewing through the telescope is limited to clear skies. If it is cloudy, slide shows, planetarium show and telescope tours are available.
When: Free Sept-Oct 8-10pm, November-February 6:30-8:30pm, March-April 8-10pm, May-August 9-11pm.
Where: Contact information line for details: (416) 736-2100 ext. 77773 (voice mail)
For more info: York University Observatory
Who: Toronto Police Service Museum and Discovery Centre
What: A blend of new and old samples of interactive displays dedicated to expanding the community’s understanding of policing in Toronto.
When: Free Monday to Friday 8:30am-4pm.
Where: 40 College St., Toronto, ON, M5G 2J3
For more info: Toronto Police Service Museum and Discovery Centre
Note: Please call ahead to 416-808-7020 or email to book a tour.
