Museums and Culture

A branch art exhibit titled Saving the Moment at Morningside Library in Scarborough, from November 1 to 30, 2026, during library hours. Toronto Public Library says all its exhibits are free.

A branch art exhibit titled Dancing Flowers at Yorkville Library, from November 2 to 29, 2026, during library hours. Toronto Public Library says all its exhibits are free.

A branch art exhibit of works by Francesco Leka at Northern District Library, near Yonge and Eglinton, from November 2 to 29, 2026, during library hours. Toronto Public Library says all its exhibits are free.

A branch art exhibit of works by Adira Rotstein on the theme of storytelling, at Deer Park Library from November 1 to 30, 2026, during library hours. Toronto Public Library says all its exhibits are free.

A display at Lillian H. Smith Library marking the 40th anniversary of Franklin in the Dark, on all day during library hours from September 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Toronto Public Library says all its exhibits are free.

An exhibition by South African photographer and filmmaker Karabo Mooki that follows a generation of Black women skateboarders in Johannesburg who use skateboarding as resistance, self expression and collective empowerment. Part of KUUMBA at Harbourfront Centre's Main Building, open for viewing 24/7 from January 9 to August 31, 2027. Free, no tickets required.

Bright LED signs by Simranpreet Kaur Anand that parody the advertising of shops selling religious or spiritual goods, using Punjabi words written in English letters. Part of the Toronto Biennial of Art 2026, in the South Vitrines of Harbourfront Centre's Main Building. Open Monday to Thursday and Sunday 9 AM to 6 PM, Friday and Saturday 9 AM to 9 PM, until December 31, 2026. Free, no tickets required.

Figurative ceramic sculptures by Toronto artist Nilou Ghaemi, inspired by conglomerate rock, showing two figures in an unresolved inner conflict, with blue and red standing for life in two cultures. In the West Vitrines of Harbourfront Centre's Main Building. Open Monday to Thursday and Sunday 9 AM to 6 PM, Friday and Saturday 9 AM to 9 PM; Harbourfront Centre's winter listing shows it on until March 15, 2027. Free, no tickets required.

Clay wall reliefs by Toronto ceramicist and sculptor Keenan O'Toole that link drawing and sculpture, using spirals, grids and loops that suggest a mix of map, diagram and object. In the East Vitrines of Harbourfront Centre's Main Building. Open Monday to Thursday and Sunday 9 AM to 6 PM, Friday and Saturday 9 AM to 9 PM, until March 15, 2027. Free, no tickets required.

Ceramics by Marina Van Raay, a Canadian Japanese artist from Hamilton, that pile up colour, pattern and surface, drawing on everyday adornment, Japanese decorative culture and Heisei retro style. The title means "more, more" in Japanese. Shown in the Big Vitrine of Harbourfront Centre's Main Building, open for viewing 24/7 until March 15, 2027. Free, no tickets required.

An artist run gallery for photography, film and contemporary image based art, on St. Helens Avenue in the Junction Triangle. It shows changing exhibitions by Canadian and international artists in a relaxed ground floor space with ramp access. Open Wednesday to Saturday, 11 AM to 5 PM. Admission is always free.

Toronto Public Library's treasure trove of historic children's books, on the 4th floor of the Lillian H. Smith branch. Walk in to see the exhibits, such as the 40th Anniversary of Franklin in the Dark display running to January 3, or ask to view items in the reading room. Open Monday to Friday 9 AM to 8:30 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday noon to 5 PM. Free; viewing items needs a short form plus ID or a library card.