Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) - Useful Guide for Toronto Visitors

 

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is an Art museum located in downtown Toronto.

AGO Toronto is one of the oldest in North America and famous in Canada.

The Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto has a great collection of art from all over the world:

• African and Oceanic

• Canadian

• European

• Modern and Contemporary

• Photography

• Prints and Drawings

• The Thomson Collection

• And many other visiting collections.

The Art Gallery of Ontario aka AGO also offers “Talks and Screenings”, Tours, Courses and Workshops, Hands-on Training, Performances and Events

Click here for more information about AGO permanent collection

More useful information below in this Toronto Art Gallery of Ontario travel guide for new visitors to Toronto.

Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) Address

 317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4, Canada

Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) Admission Fee and Hours

AGO Toronto Tickets:

Family Pass $49 (2 adults and up to 5 youths) 

Individual Adult  $19.50
Child (5 and under) FREE

Wednesday nights
(6 – 9 pm) FREE

Tickets available online - Save time - Skip Ticket lines


Art Gallery of Ontario Hours:

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday 10:30 am – 5 pm

Wednesday 10:30 am – 9 pm

Thursday 10:30 am – 5 pm

Friday 10:30 am – 9 pm

Saturday 10:30 am – 5:30 pm

Sunday 10:30 am – 5:30 pm

Getting to Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) in Toronto

 By TTC Subway to AGO in Toronto:

• Take the Yonge-University line

• Exit at St. Patrick stop (closest stop to the AGO entrance)

• Exit the subway station

• Walk west on Dundas St W to AGO

• It will be about a 5-minute walk to the AGO from St. Patrick station.

By TTC Streetcar to AGO in Toronto:

• Take the 505 Dundas streetcar from the east

• Exit at McCaul Street

• Walk to AGO from McCaul Street stop

Or

• Take the 505 Dundas streetcar from the west

• Exit at Beverley Street

• Walk to AGO from Beverley Street stop

The streetcar stops are located in front of the AGO.

Click here for additional directions


Toronto Hop-on Hop-off Bus to AGO in Toronto:

Take a Toronto “City Sightseeing Toronto” hop-on/hop-off Bus for a more relaxed and comfortable way to get to the Art Gallery of Ontario.

Toronto hop-on/hop-off bus has stop for Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)/ Chinatown/ Kensington (Stop No. 11) and many other popular attractions in Toronto.


City Sightseeing Toronto Hop On Hop Off Tour - $37.30

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Recommendations and Tips for Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)

- Your visit to AGO in Toronto will be at least 2 hours or more depending on your interests and activities.
 

- Combine your visit to Toronto Art Gallery of Ontario with a Visit to:

  - Chinatown and try a tour to Toronto Chinatown - located just next to the AGO in Toronto

  - CN Tower

 
- Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
 

- A good alternative to Public Transportation or Taxi is Toronto “City Sightseeing Toronto” hop-on/hop-off Bus in Toronto.

  Toronto hop-on hop-off Bus stop No. 11 is for the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) / Chinatown. 

  Toronto hop on hop off bus is a good option if you have limited time in Toronto to visit attractions.

Art Gallery of Ontario Website Link to Official Art Gallery of Ontario Website
City Sightseeing Toronto Hop On Hop Off Tour - $37.30

Explore one of Canada’s major cities, Toronto, on a City Sightseeing bus tour! With a 48-hour ticket, passengers will have unlimited access to the bus route for 48 hours from redemption. You will be able to hop on and hop off at any of the tour stops along the route, conveniently placed to give you access to major tourist hotspots including CN Tower, Entertainment District, Harbourfront Centre, Yonge-Dundas Square and dozens more! As you travel, you will have access to the tours wonderful multilingual audio commentary, as well 360-degree views of the city from the bus’ open-top deck.