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Toronto Galleries and Museums

Toronto's art scene is thriving. Stroll amongst the masterworks of a public collection or visit one of the hundreds of private galleries and art boutiques.
Distillery Historic District
The Distillery is a pedestrian-only district devoted to the arts and culture. Set on 13 acres in downtown Toronto, the more than 40 buildings comprise the largest and best preserved collection of Victorian Industrial Architecture in North America.
Yorkville
Known in the 1960s and 70s as a haven for hippies, today, Yorkville is an upscale neighbourhood where the wealthy and elite shop and dine.
Art Gallery of Ontario
The AGO is a superb document of Canadian art heritage but features masterworks from around the world, spanning 100 AD to the present.
Royal Ontario Museum
With more than 40 galleries of art, archaeology and natural science, the ROM offers up a world of interest and fun. The diverse ROM galleries feature one of the world's finest collections of artifacts from China, a more than six-storey tall totem pole and much more.
Pictures of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal at the Royal Ontario Museum
Designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, the crystal is a dramatic addition to the original historic ROM buildings.
The Power Plant
Devoted exclusively to contemporary art, the Power Plant has a distinguished reputation worldwide. The gallery features cutting-edge visual art, including painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, installation and other media.
Art Lovers Guide to Toronto
Toronto’s rich and diverse art scene has something for every art lover.
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