As promised, this summer I’m continuing to share ideas for places in Toronto and nearby where you can spend meaningful and enjoyable time with your children.
If you haven’t visited these exhibitions yet at the former Downsview Airport, I highly recommend planning an Art & History Day sometime this coming week.
Both exhibitions run
until Sunday, August 16, and there are some excellent promotions available right now.
🎨 MONET: The Immersive Experience – Use promo code MONETLAST40 to get 40% OFF
🧱 Art of the Brick – Use promo code BYETOR25 to get 25% OFF
🎟️ Happiness Package – Visit both Art of the Brick and Monet: The Immersive Experience and save up to 25%.
♿ They also accept the Access2Card program, which provides free admission for one support person accompanying a guest with a disability.
Can You Visit Both Exhibitions in One Day?
Absolutely! Neither exhibition is very large, so visiting both in one day is quite doable.
I’d recommend starting with the LEGO exhibit, then relaxing afterward in the comfortable chairs and beanbags at the immersive Claude Monet exhibition.
🧱 Art of the Brick
Art of the Brick truly is art.
It’s honestly hard to believe that all of these sculptures and artworks are built entirely from ordinary LEGO bricks!
You’ll see animal sculptures, creative installations, replicas of classical statues, famous masterpieces, and iconic architectural landmarks.
For families, I think it’s also a wonderful opportunity to revisit—or dive deeper into—world history, geography, art, and culture with your children. Because, let’s be honest, schools don’t spend nearly enough time on these topics!
The exhibition is especially interesting for children who enjoy building, creating, art, architecture, or simply looking at things from a completely different perspective.
🎨 MONET: The Immersive Experience
Monet: The Immersive Experience offers a completely different atmosphere.
In the softly lit galleries, creative minds can discover how the Impressionists worked with light and color, stroll across the famous bridge over Monet’s water lily pond, and step into an artist’s studio inspired by his era.
And then comes my favorite part: settling into a cozy chair or bean bag while masterpieces by the founder of Impressionism come to life all around you.
It’s a very different experience from a traditional museum visit—and one that can make art feel much more accessible and engaging for children.
Visiting the AGO is also on our family’s list for this month! Subscribe to the newsletter and follow my Facebook pages to stay in the loop:
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English – Our Buzzing Homeschool
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Russian – Evgeniya Yael Pavlov
Please check the official exhibition websites for current ticket prices, availability, promotion terms, and accessibility information before planning your visit, as offers and conditions can change.
