10 Toronto Museums & Galleries You Can Visit For Free
Explore Toronto's vibrant art and cultural scene without breaking the bank! From world-renowned institutions like the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Royal Ontario Museum to hidden gems like the Market Gallery and Bau-Xi Gallery, discover ten museums and galleries in Toronto offering free admission.
1.Art Gallery of Ontario
Free admission on the first Wednesday of every month from 6-9pm.
With a collection of more than 90,000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is among the most distinguished art museums in North America.
2.Bau-Xi
Admission is FREE.
Bau-Xi Gallery is one of Toronto’s most prominent galleries representing artists from across Canada. Established in 1965, they operate two gallery spaces in Toronto at Dufferin and Geary, and another across from the AGO.
3.Royal Ontario Museum
Free admission every third Tuesday of the month from 4:30-8:30pm.
The Royal Ontario Museum is a museum of art, world culture and natural history in Toronto. It’s one of the largest and most visited museums in Canada.
4.The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
Admission is FREE.
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery is a Canadian public art gallery located at Harbourfront Centre in the heart of Toronto. Summer exhibitions are now on!
5.Aga Khan
Free admission Wednesdays from 4-8pm.
The museum is dedicated to Islamic art and objects, and it houses approximately 1,200 rare objects assembled by Shah Karim al-Husayni and Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan.
6.Market Gallery
Admission is FREE.
The Market Gallery is located in the upper level of the St. Lawrence Market. What was once Toronto’s first purpose-built City Council now houses rotating exhibits that dive into Toronto’s history.
7.Museum of Contemporary Art
Free admission Fridays from 5-9pm.
MOCA Toronto is an inclusive cultural hub at the heart of the art ecosystem. Discover exhibitions by Canadian and international artists.
8. 401 Richmond
Admission is FREE.
401 Richmond Street West is a restored, heritage-designated, industrial building turned arts-and-culture hub in downtown Toronto. It is home to over 140 artists and cultural producers, galleries and shops.
9. Bata Shoe Museum
Free admission on Sundays.
The Bata Shoe Museum celebrates the style and function of footwear ranging from Chinese bound shoes and ancient Egyptian sandals to chestnut-crushing clogs and glamorous elevated footwear spanning 4,500 years of history.
10. McMichael Gallery
Free family admission every third Sunday of the month.
Located on 100 acres of forested land along the Humber River, the McMichael is a major public gallery uniquely devoted to collecting the art of Canada.
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