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Hart House building

university college

One museum. Two locations.

Welcome back to the Art Museum! Experience our winter 2022 exhibitions: Nations by Artists in University of Toronto Art Centre (University College) and Miao Ying: A Field Guide to Ideology in Justina M. Barnicke Gallery (Hart House).

Admission is free and advance registration is not required. 

Access between Art Museum’s spaces has changed due to construction on campus for the University of Toronto Landmark Project. Download this map for directions.

Locations

Justina M. Barnicke Gallery 
7 Hart House Circle
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H3
416-978-8398

University of Toronto Art Centre
15 King’s College Circle
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H7
416-946-7089

Read more about accessibility to our spaces.

Hours

Tuesday 12 noon–5pm
Wednesday 12 noon–8pm
Thursday 12 noon–5pm
Friday 12 noon–5pm
Saturday 12 noon–5pm
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed

Visitor Policies

Following the guidelines set by the University of Toronto, we have implemented practices and policies to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone visiting the museum’s spaces.

  • All visitors, including U of T students, staff, and faculty, who come to the Art Museum must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be asked to show proof of vaccination.
  • All visitors are required to complete a self-assessment through U of T’s UCheck website.
    • Non-U of T visitors: Complete the required self-assessment in two ways: 1) download and complete the Visitors Form online prior to your visit, or 2) fill out a paper form upon your arrival at our spaces.
    • U of T students, staff, and faculty: Show your green UCheck status before entering our spaces.
  • All visitors will be asked to sign in and leave their contact information at our front desks for contract tracing purposes.
  • All visitors are required to wear a mask at all times.
  • All visitors are required to observe the two-metre social distancing guideline unless members of the same household.

What to expect: 

  • A limited number of visitors will be allowed in our museum spaces at any given time.
  • Signage has been installed throughout our museum spaces to encourage social distancing and direct traffic flow. Plexiglass barriers have also been installed at our front reception areas. Hand sanitizers are available throughout our spaces for the public to use.
  • Museum staff will be wearing masks at all times.
  • Locker rooms will be closed. We encourage you to leave large bags at home.
  • Accessible washrooms are located on the lower level of University College. There is also a non-accessible washroom in the University of Toronto Art Centre.

We appreciate your understanding of these policies. If you have any questions or need further assistance, email us at artmuseum@utoronto.ca

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all your museum spaces and permanent exhibitions open?
Both Art Museum spaces—the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery in Hart House and the University of Toronto Art Centre in University College—are open to the public. No advanced registration is required. Take a look at our current and upcoming exhibitions here.

The Malcove Collection in University of Toronto Art Centre is open to the public but with limited capacity.

The Hart House Collection is open to the public in areas and rooms that remain open at Hart House during this time including the hallways, the Great Hall (when not occupied/booked) and the Academic Study Spaces (Reading Room, Map Room and the Library). All visitors are required to follow Hart House’s protocols as needed to enter the building. Visit Hart House’s website for more information.

Are you hosting programs and events in person?
We are excited to bring back in-person programs and events! Visit our Programs page for more information and to register.

Are you offering exhibition tours?
We are offering in-person guided exhibition tours for classes and groups. For more information or to book, email artmuseum@utoronto.ca

Will I be able to purchase publications onsite?
Yes, publications may be purchased onsite at the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery and by emailing artmuseum@utoronto.ca. We are accepting credit and debit cards only. Visit our Publications page to see our full catalogue of publications.

Accessibility

The Art Museum is continually working towards improving accessibility to our two museum spaces, exhibitions, and programs.

Our museum spaces are wheelchair accessible. The accessible entrance to the University of Toronto Art Centre is through the Croft entrance on the southwest side of University College. The accessible entrance to the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery is through the Tower Road entrance at Hart House. Due to construction, there is a detour between our two spaces. Please refer to this map for more information.

The Art Museum is comprised of the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery at Hart House and the University of Toronto Art Centre at University College. Exhibitions and programs span across both galleries, which are located just steps apart, at the North West corner of Hart House Circle, adjacent to the Hart House Tower.

Additionally, the Art Museum produces a number of programs in other locations within and beyond the University, including at Hart House and at the Jackman Humanities Institute, in conjunction with the Institute’s annual theme.