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Things to do in Toronto, Canada: The Best Museums
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
2. Gallery Indigena
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Arta Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
4. Abbozzo Gallery
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
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.
5. Urban Gallery
6. Royal Ontario Museum
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4.5 based on 8,278 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 4,054 reviews
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.
8. Bay of Spirits Gallery
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
A rare example of Georgian architecture, this museum is the restored home of the first Chief Justice of Upper Canada.
10. The AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario
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4.5 based on 4,265 reviews
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.
