Affordable or Free Admissions in Toronto

Art Gallery of Ontario - AGO, Toronto, ON
FREE admission to collection galleries on Wednesday Evenings from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. (Some exhibitions may require a special admission charge on Wednesday nights.)

FREE general admission for Ontario High School students with valid school ID, Tuesday to Friday after 3pm

FREE general admission for Ontario teachers with valid ID from the Ontario College of Teachers
website: www.ago.net

FREE Wednesday nights - Toronto Public Library’s Museum + Arts Pass (MAP) program
“Borrow” free of charge a family pass to the AGO from any of the Toronto Public Library’s 99 branches. Sponsored by Sun Life Financial.
visit website for more information:
www.torontopubliclibrary.ca

Royal Ontario Museum - ROM, Toronto, ON
Affordable General admission Fridays (4:30pm - 8:30pm)
Adult $9
Senior $8
Student $8
Child $6

Regular General admission:
Adult $15
Student (15 - 25 years with Student ID) $13.50
Child (4 - 14 years) $12
Infant (3 years & under) Free
website: www.rom.on.ca/visit/index/php

Museum of Inuit Art, Toronto, ON
2-for-1 admission special
Pay regular admission at the Museum of Inuit Art, and get a special 2-for-1 admission special at the Bata Shoe Museum, the Gardiner Museum, and the Design Exchange. Offer for 7 days (including day of purchase).
website: www.miamuseum.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=118

Not much information about this 2-for-1 offer. Base on past similar offer, the 2-for-1 admission price will be based price of greater or equal value, and may not include paid programming and special events
Always retain your admission receipt, you may have to present it to the admissions desks of these participating museums within seven (7) calendar days.

Affordable admission:
Adults $3
Seniors & Students: $1.50
Children under 16: free
website: www.miamuseum.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50

The Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto, ON
Pay-what-you-can
Every Thursday evening between 5 and 8 pm, admission is Pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $5

Children under 5 years are free
website: www.batashoemuseum.ca

Design Exchange, Toronto, ON
Pay-what-you-can admission: Every Tuesday evening between 5pm and 8 pm
Free Friday Tour - last Friday of every month at 1 pm
Kids 6 and under : free admission
Adults: $10 (tax included)
Seniors / Students $8 (tax included)
website:www.dx.org/index.cfm

Gardiner Museum, Toronto, ON
Family days - every Sunday
Free activities with admission. Kids under 12 are always free (with accompaniment of an adult)
website: www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/event/family-days

Half-price admission - On Fridays after 4 pm - 9 pm, half-price admission to the Museum and its collections. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.

Post-secondary students - Free every Tuesday with valid ID
Guided Tour every day at 2 pm - Free with admission
website: www.gardinermuseum.on.ca

Cultural day - Friday September 28, 2012 from 4 pm - 9 pm
website: www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/events/friday-nights/event/culture-days

Textile Museum of Canada, Toronto, ON
Pay What You Can - Wednesdays 5:00 - 8:00 pm

$1 off coupon - Regular admission. Limit 1 coupon per visit, limit 1 coupon per party. Expires 12/31/2012
Coupon website: www.textilemuseum.ca/images/uploadedImages/webcoupon2012.jpg
website: www.textilemuseum.ca

Canadian Opera Company, Toronto, ON
Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre from Sep 2012 - June 2013
The main entrance is at the southeast corner of Queen and University.
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre
145 Queen St W, Toronto, On

The 2012/2013 season of the Free Concert Series will be launched from late September 2012 to early June 2013.
Concerts will continue to take place most Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon and some Wednesday at noon or at 5:30 p.m. Admission is on a first-come first-served basis and seating is limited.
Please join the line-up early to avoid disappointment. Latecomers will not be admitted.
website: www.coc.ca/PerformancesAndTickets/FreeConcertSeries.aspx

The Canadian Stage Company, Toronto, ON
Pay-What-You-Can (PWYC) - Offered for Tuesday night (previously was on Monday) performances only.
Tickets must be purchased in person at the box office on the day of performance. Sales begin no earlier than 10AM. Subject to availability. A contribution of $20 is recommended.
website: www.canadianstage.com/Online/default.asp

For anyone under 30, tickets are $12.50.
Sign-up is required to get C-Stage promo code for $12.50 c-stage performance ticket.
The c-stage ticket can be purchased online with credit card. However, need to pick up the actual ticket(s) at the box office 30 minutes before the performance.
Remember to bring your ID, otherwise you can't get your tickets.
If you bought 2 tickets, you both need ID.
Everything you need to know about c-stage information can be found on website under the "Under 30" tab:
www.canadianstage.com/Online/default.asp

Arts worker tickets - $22 tickets for arts administrators and artists, available for any performance, subject to availability.
Buy tickets in-person at the box office or by phone

Rush Seats - Available for any performance at 50% off the regular ticket price. Tickets are subject to availability and must be purchased in person at the box office, one hour prior to show time.
website: www.canstage.com

The National Ballet of Canada, Toronto, ON
If you are 16 to 29 years old, get $30 tickets to see the National Ballet.
Dancebreak is a membership programme for 16 to 29 year olds. It's absolutely free to join. Sign up today and you will be able to purchase $30 tickets on the day of the show. There are no service charges added to the ticket price – it's really just $30!
website: www.dancebreak.ca

Toronto Zoo, Toronto, ON
Sharks at Stingray Bay - A Touching Experience! - May 1, 2012 to October 8, 2012
Tickets are only $2.50 ($2.21 + $0.29 HST) and FREE to children 3 and under.
Applicable to members.
Location: Group Events Tent
Hours of Operation:
May 1 to Sept 3 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sept 4 to October 8 Weekdays 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sept 4 to October 8 Weekends 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
website: www.torontozoo.com/Events/?pg=SharksatStingrayBay

Toronto Zoo, Toronto, ON
Receive $10 off a child's admission - when you purchase any regular size* PC® Zookies, PC® Crunchy Cubs, PC® Little Penguins Snack Crackers, PC® Little Penguins Cookies, or PC® Little Penguin Bites from your local Real Canadian Superstore!

Just bring the portion of the box showing the barcode to the Toronto Zoo.

Limit one $10 off child's admission per family. *Excludes Club Pack® sized products.
Valid from June 22, 2012 to September 3, 2012
website: www.torontozoo.com/Events/?pg=LittlePenguins

Toronto Zoo, Toronto, ON
Seniors Day - Monday, September 10, 2012 - Free admission and a Free Zoomobile ride all day pass for Seniors 65+
website: www.torontozoo.com/Events/?pg=SeniorsDay

Toronto Zoo, Toronto, ON
Teachers' Day - Sunday, September 16, 2012
Free admission to teachers plus one guest. Visit the zoo's educational booths to learn about the Zoo's school programs and to participate in one of the free guided tours.

A current Ontario College of Teachers card or a Teachers Federation Card is required.
website: www.torontozoo.com/Events/?pg=TeachersDay

Toronto Zoo, Toronto, ON
Boo at the Zoo - Up to two kids in costume (12 and under) get in Free when accompanied by an adult.

Date: Saturday, October 20 and Sunday, October 21, 2012, Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28, 2012
Tundra Trek 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
website: www.torontozoo.com/Events/?pg=BooAtTheZoo

Toronto Zoo, Toronto, ON
27th Annual Remembrance Day Ceremony - Sunday, November 11, 2012

Free admission for veterans and all guests attending the ceremony from 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Waterside Theatre. Ceremony begins promptly at 10:55 am
Veterans and the general public are invited to join in remembering and honouring the many wartime sacrifices that Canadians have made for their country.
website: www.torontozoo.com/Events/?pg=RemembranceDayCeremony

Toronto Zoo, Toronto, ON
The 36th Annual Christmas Treats Walk - Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Polar Bear Exhibit, Tundra Trek Walk 10:00 am

Half Price Admission for everyone all day
Please bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank.
Please note this is an outdoor event.
website: www.torontozoo.com/Events/?pg=ChristmasTreatsWalk

York University Observatory, Toronto, ON
FREE Visits to the Observatory
The Observatory is on the fourth floor of the Petrie Science & Engineering building on Keele Campus.

Visits to the Observatory are Free. However, donations are kindly appreciated. See one of the staff if you wish to make a donation.
website: astronomy.blog.yorku.ca/

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Regular admission below $10, very affordable for families that would like to take their children to visit museums.

Campbell House Museum, Toronto, ON
Children under 5 - FREE
website: www.campbellhousemuseum.ca

Spadina Museum, Toronto, ON
Children age 5 & under are Free
Special ticketed events and pre-registered activities are priced separately.
website: www.toronto.ca
Museum is listed under culture tab, then museums tab

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Double IMAX® Films

Ontario Science Centre, Toronto, ON
IMAX® Film Double Bill - 2 consecutive IMAX® Dome films on Saturday nights for one special Double Bill price and parking is free.
Showtime: 7 pm Saturdays
Visit website for Feature Shows:
www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/calendar/default.asp?eventid=1192

Ontario Science Centre, Toronto, ON
SCI FRI on select Fridays in Fall 2012 - Free
visit website for more information: www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/scifri/default.asp

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National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, ON
Free admission to NGC Permanent Collection only
Thursday after 5pm
webite: www.gallery.ca

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Music Niagara, Niagara-on-the-lake, ON
July 13 - Aug 11, 2012
For Festival program: www.musicniagara.org/festivalprogramme.jsp

Festival Six Pack: $185 Pass for six concerts
Six Packs not valid for: Opening and Closing performances, and the trinity College Cambridge Choir
Student Tickets:
Post-secondary Students - $10 at the door with a valid student card
High School Students - $5
Elementary Students - $5
Student tickets available only at the door.
Student discount not valid for Music and Wine concerts. No alcohol will be served to underage patron
website: www.musicniagara.org/tickets.jsp
For Festival venues and directions: www.musicniagara.org/venues.jsp

The Shaw Festival Theatre, Niagara-on-the-lake, ON
Lunchtime One-Act - $32 + tax (Court House Theatre)
Special savings : Students - $30 + tax (Festival Theatre). Some restrictions apply to Special Savings.
Under 30 - $30 + tax
Under 40 - $40 + tax
website: www.shawfest.com/buy-tickets/ticket-prices/

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Children's Museum, London, ON
Free admission Friday evenings from 5-8pm. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
website: www.londonchildrensmuseum.ca

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