Museum Tours in Toronto: 8 to Shuffle the Itinerary For

1.Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,237 reviews · 1 day · from $19Our pick

Spend a full day exploring the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, home to more than 18 million objects. See Barosaurus Gordo, Egyptian statues, First Peoples art, the Ming Tomb, fossils, gems, and world cultures. General admission is listed at $19, with special exhibitions available through selected ticket options.

“Great experience! The building itself was stunning. My 4 year old absolutely loved the dinosaur exhibit. Didn't have enough time to properly explore all floors. Next time!”

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2.Royal Ontario Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 411 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $19

Use your mobile ticket to enter Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum and explore more than 30 galleries at your own pace. General admission covers art, culture, and nature collections, including dinosaurs, mummies, Chinese architecture, Indigenous objects, meteorites, and precious jewels. Allow at least three hours, and pay extra for temporary exhibitions.

“I had brought my grandson (who is in LOVE with dinosaurs) just to find out after our 3.5 hour drive there. Half of the dinosaur exhibit was closed off.”

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3.Toronto: Art Gallery of Ontario General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 251 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Spend a full day exploring Toronto’s Art Gallery of Ontario, from Indigenous and Canadian art to European masterpieces, contemporary works, and 350 years of ship models. See The Marchesa Casati, walk Frank Gehry’s spiral staircase, and pause at AGO Bistro. General admission excludes special exhibitions.

“Generally is good. I hope the gallery will have more instructional information for visitors to see and decide a visiting route easily to follow according to each visitor's needs.”

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4.Museum of Illusions Admission in Toronto

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 214 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $26

At Toronto’s Museum of Illusions, you’ll explore interactive rooms, optical tricks, wooden puzzles, holograms, and photo setups at your own pace. Staff can explain exhibits and help with pictures. Plan on about an hour, though some people finish in 30 minutes while puzzle fans stay longer. Children need adult supervision.

“There were a few cool illusions to see, however it was smaller than expected and pretty crowded. The kids that were there seemed to really enjoy it. As adults visiting, it was just ok. I'm glad I was able to get discounted tickets because I don't think it's worth the full admission price. In total it took us about 15 minutes to get through the entire exhibit.”

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5.Toronto: Bata Shoe Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 133 reviews · 1 day · from $11

Spend about an hour or two exploring Toronto’s Bata Shoe Museum, where four galleries trace 4,500 years of footwear history. See historic shoes, replicas, fashion pieces, and rotating displays in a striking building designed by Raymond Moriyama. Admission is $11, WiFi is free, and the museum is wheelchair accessible.

“The Bata Shoe Museum is a great experience for Mom and Daughter's Day. You can combine the pass with the Textile and the Gardiner Museum if you wish, for a better deal. The visit was smooth and pleasant, the organizers gave enough time in between visits , so it is easy to keep social distance. Considering Canada as an official bilingual country, I was expecting the info and descriptions to be also in French not only in English. You can admire different piece of shoes' art in multiple colors, materials and learn a lot about history and countries' traditions. Due to the pandemic all the activities inside the Museum have…”

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6.Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum Special Exhibits Voucher

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 65 reviews · from $25

Use a one-day ROM voucher for general admission plus access to one or more special exhibitions. Explore dinosaurs, mummies, gemstones, Buddhist sculpture, and a bat cave with more than 20 specimens and 800 models at your own pace. Enter at the Weston Queen’s Park Entrance. Daily free tours are also available on a first-come basis.

“It hand multi cultural herirtage for example Ming Dynasty ; African heritage , Geology ; History of Dinassaurs , All very interesting over 3 floors.It had plenty of seating washrooms and a lovely cafe .It was family friendly and had plenty of things for younger children to see.Im so glad i visited the ROM an iconic museum something for everyone .Well worth a visit whilst in Toronto .Its calm relaxed atmosphere friendly staff and its beautiful architecture .”

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7.Toronto: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Step into Toronto’s Museum of Illusions for a self-guided hour of holograms, optical tricks, a vortex tunnel, infinity room, 3D puzzles, and brain teasers. The English-speaking host or greeter helps you get started, while you explore at your own pace. It suits families, friends, and curious adults, but people with vertigo should skip it.

“Les expériences sont vraiment chouettes et permettent de passer un bon moment, mais je trouve cela cher pour ce que c'est. D'autant qu'en période d'influence il doit être compliqué de pouvoir accéder aux activités et pouvoir faire les photos!”

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8.Oshawa: Canadian Tank Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $10Best value

Spend a full day at Oshawa’s Canadian Tank Museum, where a $10 admission covers permanent exhibitions and one of North America’s largest collections of operational military vehicles. Explore restored tanks, watch restoration work, and speak with veteran guides about Canada’s Royal Canadian Armoured Corps. A vehicle may even move during your visit.

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