Art Gallery of Ontario

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is one of the largest art museums in North America. Its extensive collection, boasting over 120,000 pieces, encompasses a wide range of artistic styles, from contemporary works to historic masterpieces by Indigenous, Canadian, and European artists.

(*) Although generally there’s an entrance fee, there are also multiple ways to visit the AGO for free:

• The first Wednesday of every month, free tickets are available to anyone from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  (Normally, a single-visit ticket for adults is $30).
• Some events, such as live performances and talks, at the AGO are available by booking online a free ticket.
• Young Ontario residents (including young temporary residents), ages 14-24, can apply for a free annual pass.
  This means a full year of unlimited access to the AGO and all the special events for free.
  (The usual cost of an AGO annual pass ticket for adults is $40).
• Holders of Toronto Public Library cards can have a free pass to the AGO.
  This pass entitles a total maximum of 2 adults (including cardholder) to free general admission during regular public hours.
  For more information about this pass, visit Toronto Library Map program.
• Canoo Cultural Access Pass. Through this program, international students, new permanent residents and new Canadian citizens can obtain a year-long free pass to the AGO and other places.
  Check Canoo site for more details about how to obtain this pass.