Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art, Toronto

#600 among attractions in Toronto

Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum

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Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art is a public art gallery and an arts publishing house with a focus on contemporary photography, new media and digital arts. It is located in the 401 Richmond Street arts centre in Toronto, Canada. ()

Coordinates: 43°38'52"N, 79°23'42"W

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Downtown Toronto (Entertainment District)Toronto Canada

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Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bovine Sex Club, OCAD University, St. Patrick's Market, Scotiabank Theatre.

0.4 miW
Nightlife, Dancing
Bovine Sex Club, Toronto
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Toronto's vibrant Queen Street West, the Bovine Sex Club stands as an iconic fixture in the city's music scene. Since its inception in 1991, this eclectic venue has become a haven for alternative culture, offering a unique blend of punk, rock...
0.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Universities and schools
OCAD University, Toronto
11 min walk • Ontario College of Art & Design University, commonly known as OCAD University, is a public university of art and design located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is adjacent to the Art Gallery of Ontario, within the Grange Park neighbourhood.
~1520 ftNE
Shopping, Market
St. Patrick's Market, Toronto
8 min walk • St. Patrick's Market is one of three public markets created in Toronto in the 19th century along with St. Lawrence Market and St. Andrew's Market. The current structure on the lot was built in 1912 and was designated a heritage site by the City of Toronto in 1975.
~1020 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Scotiabank Theatre, Toronto
5 min walk • The Scotiabank Theatre Toronto is a major movie theatre at the RioCan Hall in the Entertainment District of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Richmond and John Street owned by Cineplex Entertainment and opened in 1999.
~1980 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto
10 min walk • The Royal Alexandra Theatre, commonly known as the Royal Alex, is a theatre in Toronto, Ontario, located near King and Simcoe Street. Built in 1907, the 1,244-seat Royal Alex is the oldest continuously operating legitimate theatre in North America.
~1810 ftNE
Park, Neighbourhood
Grange Park, Toronto
9 min walk • Grange Park is a prominent and well-used public park in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located south of the Art Gallery of Ontario, beside the Ontario College of Art and Design University, and north of University Settlement House, at the north end of John Street.
~1280 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
TIFF Bell Lightbox, Toronto
7 min walk • TIFF Bell Lightbox is a cultural centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located in the first five floors of the Bell Lightbox and Festival Tower on the north west corner of King Street and John Street.
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
The Grange, Toronto
10 min walk • The Grange is a historic Georgian manor in downtown Toronto, Ontario. It was the first home of the Art Museum of Toronto. Today, it is part of the Art Gallery of Ontario. The structure was built in 1817, making it the 12th oldest surviving building in Toronto and the oldest remaining brick house.
~1550 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto
8 min walk • The Princess of Wales Theatre is a 2,000-seat live theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on King Street West, in Toronto's downtown Entertainment District.
~500 ftNW
Nightlife
Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto
3 min walk • The Horseshoe Tavern is a concert venue at 370 Queen Street West in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and has been in operation since 1947. Owned by "JC", Ken Sprackman, Craig Laskey and Naomi Montpetit, the venue is a significant part of Canadian musical lore.
~630 ftW
Monuments and statues
Secret Swing, Toronto
4 min walk • Swingsite was an art installation that consisted of a playground swing hanging in the narrow space between two buildings in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The swing was accessed by way of the alley behind Queen Street West, which is known as one of Toronto's best graffiti galleries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art?

Nearby attractions include Wynick/Tuck Gallery, Toronto (1 min walk), A Space Gallery, Toronto (1 min walk), Secret Swing, Toronto (4 min walk), Queen Street West, Toronto (5 min walk).

How to get to Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art:

Tram

Richmond Street West • Lines: 510A, 510B, 510C (2 min walk)
Spadina Avenue • Lines: 501, 501;301 (3 min walk)

Metro

Osgoode • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)
St. Andrew • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)

Bus

Albert Street • Lines: 19 (19 min walk)
Queen Street West • Lines: 19 (19 min walk)

Train

Toronto Union Station (20 min walk)

Ferry

Bathurst Street Terminal • Lines: Billy Bishop Airport Ferry (25 min walk)
Billy Bishop Terminal • Lines: Billy Bishop Airport Ferry (28 min walk)