Things to do in Toronto, Canada: The Best Museums

September 3, 2021 Mollie Coke

We've heard Toronto described as "New York City run by the Swiss," and it's true—you can find world-class theater, shopping and restaurants here, but the sidewalks are clean and the people are friendly. The best place to start is literally at the top—the CN Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in the Western Hemisphere.
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1. 48th Highlanders Museum

73 Simcoe St, Toronto, Ontario M5J 1W9 Canada +1 416-596-1382 http://www.48highlanders.com/04_03.html
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48th Highlanders Museum

46 Gristmill Lane Distillery Historic District, Toronto, Ontario M5A 3C4 Canada +1 888-238-5442 [email protected] http://www.galleryindigena.com/
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Gallery Indigena

14 Distillery Lane, Toronto, Ontario M5A 3C4 Canada +1 416-364-2782 [email protected] http://www.artagallery.ca/exhibition/
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Arta Gallery

Arta Gallery is nestled in the heart of Toronto’s Historic Distillery District. This important cultural and artistic center in Toronto has been home to Arta since it was established in 2003. With an outstanding vision to promote art in our daily lives and make many talented artists accessible to the Toronto community, Arta Gallery offers an impressive collection of contemporary work by both Canadian and international artists.

401 Richmond St W Suite 128, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3A8 Canada +1 866-844-4481 [email protected] http://abbozzogallery.com
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Abbozzo Gallery

Abbozzo Gallery was established in 1993 to represent regional, Canadian and International artists. The gallery exhibits original paintings, prints, works on paper and sculpture in a warm and inviting setting in the heart of Toronto in the arts centre known as 401 Richmond.

400 Queen St E, Toronto, Ontario M5A 1T3 Canada +1 647-460-1278 http://www.urbangallery.ca/
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Urban Gallery

6. Royal Ontario Museum

100 Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C6 Canada +1 416-586-8000 [email protected] http://www.rom.on.ca
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Royal Ontario Museum

Opened in 1914, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) showcases art, culture, and nature from around the globe and across the ages. One of North America's most renowned cultural institutions, Canada's largest museum is home to a world-class collection of more than six million objects and specimens, featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. As the country’s preeminent field research institute and an international leader in new and original findings in biodiversity, palaeontology, earth sciences, the visual arts, material culture and archaeology, the ROM plays a vital role in advancing our global understanding of the artistic, cultural and natural world.

Reviewed By ElTouristo61 - New York City, United States

The ROM, Canada’s largest museum, is an impressive collection of art, culture, nature and history. Plan on spending at least half a day as there are so many exhibits. The special exhibit on Jodhpur included 4 centuries of royal art, paintings, decorative art, and jewelry—an amazing journey through some of India’s cultural history. Well worth the few extra dollars for access. Equally impressive are the European and Asian sections. There is plenty for the whole family to do but keep in mind if you enter with a city pass you’ll have to pay a few extra dollars for the special exhibits.

7. Hockey Hall of Fame

Brookfield Place - Concourse Level 30 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1X8 Canada +1 416-360-7765 [email protected] http://www.hhof.com
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Hockey Hall of Fame

Honor the achievements of some of the greatest stars in hockey at this shrine to Canada's national sport.

Reviewed By dave4559

Recommend a stop here if you are a hockey fan, make sure you have some time to see everything, lot to see and do, son was able to shoot pucks, lots of history and the trophy room was incredible.

334 Dundas St W Across from the AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1G5 Canada +1 416-971-5190 [email protected] http://www.bayofspirits.com
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Bay of Spirits Gallery

For over 25 years, Bay of Spirits has been a world renown gallery offering unique aboriginal art. Located in the heart of Toronto, the gallery displays a wide variety of beautiful native artwork from all across Canada. New location: Across from the AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario 334 Dundas St. West Toronto, Ontario

9. Campbell House Museum

160 Queen St W (at University Ave.), Toronto, Ontario M5H 3H3 Canada +1 416-597-0227 [email protected] http://www.campbellhousemuseum.ca/
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Campbell House Museum

A rare example of Georgian architecture, this museum is the restored home of the first Chief Justice of Upper Canada.

317 Dundas St W, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1G4 Canada +1 416-979-6648 [email protected] http://www.ago.net
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The AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario

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.

Reviewed By H8962UYericb - Toronto, Canada

This fine gallery has interesting permanent collections including a wonderful room of sculptures by Henry Moore and regular fantastic visiting shows - most recently on the influence of industrialism of the Impressionists - I will look at Gare St. Lazare with new eyes.

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