Top Ontario Art Galleries

Explore the endless opportunities. We have a wide range of activities for you to enjoy all season long. Take in new exhibitions, enjoy artist talks, make some art, take a tour, and so much more.

When visiting Toronto, be sure to stop at the Royal Ontario Museum, dedicated to art, culture, and nature. Booking your admission ticket in advance saves you time waiting on the day. ROM is home to more than 18 million artworks, artifacts, and specimens from around the world and across the ages. The exhibits explore everything from dinosaurs to mummies, Chinese architecture to Indigenous objects, and more. An entertaining and educational experience for all ages.

Arcadia Earth is Toronto’s newest immersive attraction and a must-add to any Toronto itinerary. This isn’t a traditional museum. Guests step into a fully immersive world featuring mind-blowing installations that combine art, technology, and interactive storytelling. The experience explores some of the most pressing issues facing your planet, so visitors leave not only entertained, but inspired and informed. Located at The Well, Toronto’s newest shopping and dining destination, Arcadia Earth is perfectly paired with the city’s best food hall, bars, restaurants, and shopping, making it an easy and memorable stop during your visit downtown.

One ticket gets you entrance to more than 100 surreal and reality-bending rooms in Toronto’s Museum of Illusion. From holograms to vortex tunnels, game rooms to 3D puzzles, and much more, the Museum of Illusion has plenty of exhibits that promise a full day of fun for kids, teens, and adults alike. Choose a time that works best for you, secure your tickets in advance, and then explore all at your own pace.

A visit to the Canadian War Museum is your opportunity to learn about the contribution of Canada and its military to many conflicts in Canadian history, and how we commemorate the accomplishments and the loss.  Spend as much time as you need exploring the rare and historically important artifacts, uniforms, vehicles, art, and memorabilia that make up the 3 million pieces in the collections.

Purchase your admission ticket to the Bata Shoe Museum in advance and head straight in to the galleries. During your visit, learn about the often-overlooked history of footwear and see artifacts that range from Egyptian sandals to chestnut-crushing clogs.