The Power Plant

The Power Plant is a contemporary art museum located at the waterfront in Toronto that presents rotating exhibitions of solo artists and thematic group presentations. The building features multiple exhibition spaces designed to showcase diverse types of contemporary visual work.

The building was constructed in 1926 as a working powerhouse and underwent renovation in the 1980s to become an art venue. This transformation marked the start of its role as a space for showing contemporary art to the public.

Artists and audiences meet face-to-face through organized conversations and talks held throughout the year. These direct exchanges help people understand contemporary art on a personal level.

Entry to all exhibitions is free, a policy that has been in place since 2012 and makes regular visits affordable for everyone. Allow adequate time to explore the rotating presentations at your own pace and catch artist talks when they are scheduled.

The museum runs a commissioning program launched in 2006 that funds the creation of new artworks by Canadian and international artists made specifically for the exhibition space. These commissioned works exist nowhere else and appear here before any other venue.

Location: Toronto

Inception: 1987

Website: http://thepowerplant.org

GPS coordinates: 43.63816,-79.38197

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:30