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Gardiner Museum vs Casa Loma
Both Gardiner Museum and Casa Loma are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Casa Loma is preferred by most professionals compared to Gardiner Museum. Casa Loma comes in at #4 in Toronto with approval from 6 publications like Time Out, Atlas Obscura and Michelin Guide.
Gardiner Museum
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111 Queen's Park, At Bloor St., Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C7, Canada
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Travel + Leisure
"The Gardiner showcases a collection of more than 3,000 pieces, ranging from ancient Mayan figurines to 17th-century English Delftware and dynamic contemporary pieces."
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Time Out
"The first specialist museum of ceramic art in North America."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This museum, the project of collectors George and Helen Gardiner, features pottery and porcelain from a variety of countries and cultures."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Dedicated solely to the ceramic arts, the space was first opened to house the private collection of George and Helen Gardiner. Later turned into an award -winning building by KPMB Architects."
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The topics of the tours vary, though, so check with the front desk upon arrival to make sure the day's theme is of interest.
New York Times
"The fabulous Gardiner Museum, one of North America’s only museums dedicated to ceramics, is featuring “Sharif Bey: Colonial Ruptures,” with African-inspired icons by the Syracuse-based artist (through Aug"
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Casa Loma
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1 Austin Terrace, at Spadina Ave, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1X8, Canada
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Frommer's
"A kitschy glitch in the city's skyline to locals, this castle on a hill offers an inspiring view of the sweep of the city."
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Time Out
"Some love it, others dismiss it as a kitsch folly. Either way, Casa Loma is a sight to behold, with its corbelled towers and battlements."
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Fodor's
"A European-style castle... grand display of extravagance."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Medieval mansion is a popular tourist attraction."
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Especially well appointed are the Round Room with its exquisite Louis XV tapestry furnishings, the Windsor Room and Lady Pellatt's suite.
Atlas Obscura
"A 98-room castle in the middle of Toronto that bankrupted a 19th century electricity multimillionaire. "
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