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Pandemic times have changed everything for everyone, and the AGO has moved a bit to adapt. I like to visit galleries now that it is not crowded due to social distancing strategies and the community risk has become low (not zero - stage 5 or 6 return to activity plans). The curation at the old AGO does not disappoint, and with that I will return again and again. But the management has presented the baffled crowds today with messy lineups outside (who knows where to stand?), indifferent entry scan system that seems to be hit or miss, and old rules like no backpacks (except worn off the back) with over 5 meters between visitors given the actual quotas in each room. And no option to coat check once you are in. I suggest the management actually visit their gallery to see how it is going...…
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Date of experience: September 2020
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The AGO has reopened with restrictions: you need to get a timed entrance ticket, and each room is limited in the number of people allowed. As a result the experience is better than it has often been in the past, though wearing a mask is a bit oppressive. We really liked the exhibition of photographs by Diane Arbus, but there is also a nice, small exhibition of British water colours. I also went into a couple of rooms with Canadian and European art. Close to two hours very agreeably spent. Definitely recommended.…
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Date of experience: July 2020
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Impressive gallery with good old European masters and Canadian famous painters. A lot of space wasted on modern art nonsense that anyone could emulate. The atrium space is very impressive stretching the whole width of the front of the AGO.
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Date of experience: January 2020
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Review of: Art Gallery of Ontario Admission
Took in the illusions of magic and the greats. Enjoyed the display With live acts of magicians. Saw the Infinity Room by kusama which was a treat!
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Date of experience: March 2020
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I have enjoyed taking Adult Courses at the AGO. So far I have taken four of their courses and I have learned a lot in each of them. I highly recommend taking a course at the AGO!
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Date of experience: December 2019
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