The Musée de la Civilisation is now more than ever the Museum for and of the people. The Musée de la civilisation has won over visitors through the international scope of its numerous exhibitions and its unusual take on unorthodox themes.

Don’t miss the Gravures Inuit exhibit presented until March 11th, 2012.  Otherwise, discover Chapeau! This one offered until August 12th, 2012.  Pic#2 – credits: Rachel Bussières

The Musée de la civilisation is pleased to launch a 2011-2012 season where expression, reflection, and creation combine in a program perfectly in line with the museum’s cultural mission.  The program will showcase the museum’s varied collections, reflect on the evolution of a communications medium, delve into the world of a great Québec playwright, explore mythical characters in Japanese history, express the creativity of modern art, display a variety of photographic perspectives, and present a host of culturally diverse activities.

For more information on current exhibit, visit the Musee de la civilisation Web site or visit AirMiles.ca

Check out the details at Air Miles

Also, FREE guided tours at 2PM on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday where you can hear stories and fascinating facts about ceramics from the Museum’s knowledgeable docents.The Gardiner Museum offers an intimate look at one of the world’s oldest and most universal forms of art and material culture—ceramics. Complemented by special exhibitions, the collection exceeds 3,000 historical and contemporary pieces and spans continents and time, giving you an extraordinary glimpse into the development of the ceramic process, decoration and shape.

Located across from the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto’s charming Yorkville district, the Gardiner has undergone a major expansion of its gallery and studio spaces. It remains one of the city’s finest examples of modernist architecture.

Gardiner Museum
111 Queen’s Park (at Museum Subway Station)
Toronto ON Canada, M5S 2C7

For more information, visit: http://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca

Fridays from now to June 22.
6 pm – 11 pm

$9 cover, $8 students. Food and drinks start at $5 with pay as you play vouchers.

Visitors must be 19+ years of age and provide ID.

Check out the details at the ROM