Museums – Toronto

Toronto's museums span natural history to contemporary art. Many cluster around Queen's Park and Yorkville within walking distance.

Combined ticket

Toronto CityPASS bundles the CN Tower, ROM, Ripley's Aquarium and other attractions at a discount.

Free admission days

The AGO offers free entry to visitors 25 and under, and many museums discount certain evenings.

Map

The interactive map needs JavaScript.

Places

  1. Royal Ontario Museum

    Canada's largest museum of natural history and world cultures, from dinosaur skeletons to Egyptian artefacts.

    Category
    History museum
    Duration
    3 h
    Price
    $$
    Best time
    Weekday mornings

    Tip: Check for discounted entry on Friday evenings.

    Show on map
  2. Casa Loma

    An early 20th-century castle with towers, gardens and city views.

    Category
    Palace
    Duration
    2 h
    Price
    $$
    Best time
    Morning

    Tip: Walk the underground tunnel and climb the tower.

    Show on map
  3. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

    A large aquarium beside the CN Tower with a glass tunnel where sharks swim overhead.

    Category
    Science museum
    Duration
    2.5 h
    Price
    $$$
    Best time
    Weekday mornings

    Tip: Buy tickets online to skip the queue.

    Show on map
  4. Fort York National Historic Site

    A historic fort founded in 1793 that tells the story of the War of 1812 and the city's roots.

    Category
    History museum
    Duration
    1.5 h
    Price
    $
    Best time
    Summer

    Tip: Look for the summer musket and cannon demonstrations.

    Show on map
  5. Bata Shoe Museum

    A unique museum with over 13,000 shoes, from ancient sandals to celebrity footwear.

    Category
    History museum
    Duration
    1.3 h
    Price
    $
    Best time
    Afternoon

    Tip: Ideal for a short visit and easy to combine with the ROM on the same day.

    Show on map
  6. Ontario Science Centre

    A centre of interactive science exhibits aimed at children and the curious.

    Category
    Science museum
    Duration
    3 h
    Price
    $$
    Best time
    Weekday mornings

    Tip: Confirm opening status and hours before you go.

    Show on map
  7. Gardiner Museum

    A leading North American ceramics museum, from ancient pottery to contemporary ceramic art.

    Category
    Art museum
    Duration
    1.3 h
    Price
    $$
    Best time
    Afternoon

    Tip: Book clay workshops in advance.

    Show on map
  8. Textile Museum of Canada

    A small but rich museum showing textiles and weaving from around the world.

    Category
    Gallery
    Duration
    1 h
    Price
    $
    Best time
    Afternoon

    Tip: Entry is often free or pay-what-you-can; check current pricing.

    Show on map

Last updated:

Please verify with official sources before your visit.

Create a plan for this city

Pick themes and days; we build your day-by-day trip plan.

Create a plan for this city