AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) Visit Review & Tips

#Review

• An opportunity to think about what my art taste really is.
  • Landscape paintings got boring quickly. There are too many of them. They just look like photos.
  • The artworks I found that match my taste during this visit are in the attached photos.
  • The good thing about art galleries: there's something overwhelming about the size. There's a sense of presence. Similar to the reason for going to movie theaters.
  • I felt my mental health improving when I was spacing out in front of artwork I like. Maybe it's just my imagination.
• Conclusion: I should get an AGO annual membership and go regularly.

#Tips

• You can enter for free on the first Wednesday evening of every month (6pm-9pm).
• There was about a 20m line from 5:30pm. By 6pm, it looked like it was over 100m.
• If you purchase tickets online in advance (for $0), you can enter quickly.
• Since the gallery is very large, I think it's impossible to see everything in 3 hours.
  • But whether you actually need to see everything is also something to consider.
  • It's also a good strategy to do some simple research beforehand, pick a few things you want to see, and only view those.
  • Your feet might hurt after walking around for about 2 hours, so I recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
  • There are many stairs, so I recommend taking the elevator or starting from the top floor and working your way down.
• It costs $4 per item to check your clothes or belongings at AGO.
  • Since I visited in winter, coats and winter gear can become a burden. Be careful!
  • It's quite warm inside, so you might get hot.
• If you bring a backpack, they will inspect your belongings. This adds extra time when entering.