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Gardiner Museum vs Art Gallery of Ontario
Both are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, The AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario scores significantly higher than Gardiner Museum. The AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario is ranked #3 in Toronto with endorsements from 9 reviews including Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
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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Art Gallery of Ontario
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317 Dundas St. W., Toronto, Ontario M5T 1G4, Canada
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"The AGO is hard to miss: the monumental glass and titanium facade designed by Toronto native son Frank Gehry hovering over the main building is a stunning beauty."
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"One of the largest art museums in North America, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) showcases more than 80,000 works dating from A.D. 100 to present day."
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Time Out
"The Henry Moore sculpture gallery, the fine European collection, the Group of Seven or other stand-outs from the permanent collection."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Aside from their 80,000 pieces of artwork, AGO also houses a theater, high-end restaurant, café, and enough architectural wonder to keep you occupied for hours."
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One of our favorite AGO activities is First Thursdays
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"This Frank Gehry updated art museum houses over 80,000 works spanning the first century to present day."
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