We had an excellent visit. 1. Paul McCartneys photos from…read more1963-64. A must for this Beatles fan. 2. Canadian modern art. Stretches the brain. 3. Henry Moore sculpture garden. $60 CAD for admission for 2 $8 coat check for 2 $13.95 for coffee and pastry

I love interesting art galleries. Visited Art Gallery of Ontario to squander a few hours while…read morevisiting Toronto. Nice day (it was raining) to spend inside and look at pretty sculptures. I absolutely loved the price point of the gallery and I loved that my ticket would last from opening until closing and that I would be able to leave and come back on that one ticket. Other galleries need to take heed to this. Really a self-guided tour through all exhibits with little interruptions from staff. Thoroughly enjoyed the Kusama exhibit, just wish I was able to stay inside longer than one minute (especially on a day like when I visited and the gallery was not exactly crowded). Enjoyed the exhibits outside as well and will definitely be back to see any new installations that may come.

This place is actually really cool. It's immersive, colorful, and way more fun than I expected. You…read morewalk through different rooms with lights, projections, and interactive stuff that makes you think about the planet without feeling like you're being lectured. Overall: worth checking out if you're into interactive experiences or just want to do something different in the city!

Visited Arcadia Earth recently and overall had a good experience!…read more The space is beautifully designed with lots of immersive, photo-worthy rooms and a strong focus on environmental awareness. I love how they combine art + technology to teach about climate change in a way that's easy for kids to understand. The VR feature and interactive elements were fun, and it's definitely a great place for families or anyone looking for something different to do in Toronto. That said, for the price (~$39), it may feel a bit short for some people, and it's more of a "go once" type of experience. Still, I appreciate the message behind it and think it's worth checking out at least once--especially with kids!

This exhibit is now version 2 for 2025. I didn't go to the original, but this version was really…read morenice and fun. It was a bit overpriced, but the movie, videos and effects were very immersive and a lot of fun. I enjoyed how they tried to tell a story through video - it was art in and of itself. Customer service was also friendly, informative and helpful. Worth a trip!

I went here 3 years ago with my mom and it was amazing! Everything there was so beautiful. 5 star…read morerecommend.

This exhibition mostly of Dali watercolours is pricey, not that spectacular & you're mostly paying…read moreto see reproductions of the watercolours. But at least you can take photos Partly due to the nature of the watercolour medium, the works are not very defined, but there's a variety of styles represented (some watercolours are blurrier than others, some are black & white, some are stark line art, some are more surreal & others more realistic) Some thought was put into staging - hell, purgatory & heaven are all decorated differently. The last is especially nice with cushions on benches & angelic shapes over the windows The staff are surprisingly knowledgeable about the works though

Beautiful! I loved the whole exhibit. The art, the quotes, the videos, the music, the seating…read moreareas, the decor... every detail was purposeful and well thought out.

What a gem of a place! The McMichael is set in a magnificent setting, with a luscious canopy of…read moretrees, an atmosphere of serenity and calm in the midst of a bustling city! The museum is picturesque in and of itself, and the collections are beautiful as well. I went to see the Venice exhibit, which did not disappoint! This is a great way to spend an afternoon and be sure the walk the grounds after to see the sculpture garden and imbue yourself in an oasis of serenity!

I went on one of the Sundays that was free (third Sunday of every month). It's great to see many…read moreCanadian art including Indigenous artwork. The staff are very friendly, and they offer tours as well. It is also very family friendly as there are family events and activities happening as well. It's nice to go on nature walks outside and see many sculptures and artwork.

This is a strange place--but in a very good way. The elegant neo-classical facade of the original…read moreclub is backed by a somewhat ghastly modern condo-tower. There are two desks in the lobby, one for the condos and one for the club (which occupies the first six floors of the tower). The club has a private elevator. The Institute guest rooms are huge, well-appointed, comfortable, and very reasonable in price for Toronto (even for a reciprocal like me--even cheaper for members). But best of all, even when the club is not serving food and drink (it was not when I stayed there on a Sunday, so I cannot speak to that aspect) guests have the run of the public rooms (some of them, alas, given over to catering: but that's club life these days) which are half museum and half club, including the magnificent library which may be the handsomest room in Canada. I spent an hour communing with Richthofen's fighter-plane seat, in a vitrine in one of the bars. And when club services are not offered, the club is profoundly silent: a joy in the chaotic stew of today's Toronto. I would go back just for that. Two things to remember: Food and drink (and indeed other people, other than the 24/7 concierge) are only available Wednesday-Saturday. But one of the densest collections of restaurants in the world surrounds the club. Despite the preserved facade, this is a modern building, and despite the Institute's attempt to make it as old-dark-wood, swords-and- pistols-on-the-walls, London military-clubby as possible, it feels like one. If you want old-world pomposity in your interiors, stay at the National Club.

The club was founded in 1890…read more The club is first class, in a brand new building.  The old club was falling down structurally and the members decided to take a chance years ago and allowed a large condo building to be erected and the club would get 6 floors in the building and the ability to purchase condos in the building above the club first before it was offered to others. It has all worked out very well and the club is thriving.  The wait staff was taken care of while we were closed and most were able to return to us afterward assuming they wanted to. The club has both men and women members and though the members originally consisted of officers of the Toronto Garrison; there is no longer any military requirement-though there is a very strong military presence in the club. There are many bedrooms, a fitness facility, dining rooms, bar, etc , a military museum and library.  To my knowledge- it is the largest private military library in North America. The RCMI has an extensive reciprocal list of maybe 250 of the top clubs in the world. The club is located on University Avenue and next door to the University Club of Toronto. Eaton Center is extensive shopping mall complex that is a couple of blocks away.

Cute, but boring. It's probably one of the smallest museums I've ever visited. It probably takes 15…read moremintues to go through the exhibit. This may be fun if you want to take pictures of vintage televisions.

I had never heard of this place, but my dad is a CARP member and mentioned wanting to go here…read more What a fascinating collection they have, stepping back in time. The museum is in the heart of Liberty Village, so it's accessible by transit, or there is street parking nearby. Although the museum itself is only one large room, we easily spent a couple of hours in there. There is a guided tour you can take on your phone that explains everything. But you can also just read the placards they have, as there is a lot of detail. The collection is displayed beautifully, and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. We signed up for the mailing list as I understand that they have a ton of stuff that's still in storage. They set up other exhibits and change things around once in awhile, so I'd love to see what else they have!