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The Image Centre

Art gallery

👍 Ryerson Image Center is one the nicest galleries in downtown Toronto. With free admission tours daily @ 2:30pm, they provide great experience for those interested in art and culture. People often mention exhibits,


Address

33 Gould St, Toronto, ON M5B 1E9, Canada

Website

theimagecentre.ca

Contact

+1 416-979-5164

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (157 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 12 to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 6 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 6 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Jasmina V. 5 years ago on Google • 216 reviews
    The best place for photography, collections and exhibitions in the area. Exhibitions and curated tours are top notch, best of the best ti will ever see. This is a must for professional photographers and photography, art lovers in general, locals and travellers. Highly recommended!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anita W. 4 years ago on Google • 1012 reviews
    I was at Ryerson for the launch party for the Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival. It's such a great gallery space that host exhibits which are open to the public. I also had the opportunity to view the work created by students. It's definitely worth a visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ali S. 5 years ago on Google
    Ryerson Image Center is one the nicest galleries in downtown Toronto. With free admission tours daily @ 2:30pm, they provide great experience for those interested in art and culture.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Samantha d. 8 months ago on Google • 307 reviews
    Free and open to the public. Includes exhibitions by contemporary photographers and occasionally showcases the best student work at Toronto Metropolitan University. Always something interesting to see here and definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claire M. 4 years ago on Google
    I really liked this place. I liked the mix of student and older photographs
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Mike W. 10 months ago on Google
    Bizarrely, this gallery seems incredibly empty. It's such an incredible space, but I was the only person there enjoying it on a Sunday . . . I'm not a lover of modern art, but showcasing a photographer that just went around wearing masks seems like such a waste of time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Graeme M. 1 year ago on Google • 262 reviews
    Always something worth seeing. There is usually an engaging video installation at the entrance. Inside usually a worthy main exhibition and one or two smaller exhibits. Something always impresses me. And no fee. I usually drop by on my occasional visits to Toronto.

  • 3/5 Johnny S. 9 months ago on Google • 163 reviews
    In a nutshell, there was basically next to nothing to see. It was a 5-10 minute visit at best. The current exhibits are not all that meaningful, which is not something I can blame the gallery for, but what I can advise is that anyone hoping to visit should wait for these exhibits to cycle out before doing so. Luckily, the gallery is free to browse, so you can stop by without any real loss if you're already passing by the area.

  • 4/5 Buck M. 4 years ago on Google • 147 reviews
    One of Ryerson's newer buildings. Clean and sharp, lots of showcased art throughout with varying collections. Beautiful exterior lighting displays on the building panels at night time. Home to the RIC Gallery which is open daily to the public.

  • 5/5 Vaheesan T. 5 years ago on Google • 82 reviews
    Nice museum/learning centre. The guided tour was excellent and super knowledgeable! Great learning experience! Spend an hour for great overview, several more for in depth learning.

  • 5/5 abae 8 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    I came here with my sister, a Toronto Metropolitan alumni and staff! She frequents the Image Centre, and had been wanting to bring me there for years. I’m so glad I visited.

  • 5/5 Sarah Y. 1 month ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    Free and fun.. learned frank Sinatra's son got kidnapped </3 ... Great images .. rip Plato u would've hated this place

  • 4/5 Harry B. 1 year ago on Google
    A nice photo gallery, it has some very well put together exhibits.

  • 5/5 Ed D. 1 year ago on Google
    Worth seeking out -- it's a respite from the hubbub of Yonge/Dundas Square and is the heart of the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival each spring. Also keep your eyes open for images displayed in public view on nearby buildings and objects, including the large rocks in Devonian Lake [a.k.a. Lake Devo] next door. Note that visits may be possible on Tuesday -- by appointment, so contact the Centre first.

  • 5/5 Terrene M. 11 months ago on Google
    The front desk staff was warm and welcoming. The ultrasound technician was amazing at explaining the procedure and made me feel extremely comfortable.

  • 5/5 feven t. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the RIC, they have such great exhibitions and such intimate spaces, great dynamic shows all year long and it's free admission

  • 5/5 Ravi M. 4 years ago on Google
    Well designed place. Easily accessible and attractive.

  • 5/5 Nichol C. 1 month ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    Highly recommend the free guided tour held on Wednesdays — the volunteer guide Miriam, who I met today was professional and open to questions. The photos shown in the Black Star press photo exhibition are historically significant.

  • 5/5 True A. 2 years ago on Google
    The Ryerson Image Centre has some excellent exhibits. The ones I have been to have been free. Highly recommend. Nice coffee shop there as well....Balzacs. Dundas subway is walking distance....about 5 minute away. Wheel chair accessible and close to eaton centre and other downtown activities.


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