Welcome to the Aga Khan Museum
Founded in 2014, the Aga Khan Museum is dedicated to fostering intercultural dialogue and understanding. With a Permanent Collection of over 1,200 masterpieces and innovative performing arts and educational programming, the Museum serves as a catalyst for mutual understanding through the arts.
Nihal Tezcan Şişman (Türkiye)
Ornamentation, 2016, Coloured pigments and gilding on handmade paper
As the Sun Appears from Beyond:
Twenty Years of the Al Burda Award
Exhibition Now Open
Explore themes of light, spirituality, and creativity through over 60 captivating works from the Al Burda Award collection, presented in dialogue with selections from the Aga Khan Museum Collections. From calligraphy and ornamentation to poetry and contemporary paintings, delve into a contemplative conversation between the past and present.
Current and Upcoming Exhibitions
Your Way Begins on the Other Side
Installation
As the Sun Appears from Beyond: Twenty Years of the Al Burda Award
Exhibition
Inner Structures – Outer Rhythms
Exhibition
Hassan Hajjaj: La Salle de Gym des Femmes Arabes
The Arab Women’s GymExhibition
Kour Pour: Cosmic Diagrams
Installation
Spring 2026 Exhibition
Upcoming Performances, Programs, and Events
Special Events
World Series Watch Party
Toronto Blue Jays vs. LA Dodgers
Performances
Duende and Hâl
Performances
TD Pop-Up Performances
Workshops
Clay Tile Making Workshop
Islamic Heritage Month
Workshops
Fasayfisa’: Introduction to Mosaic Workshop
Islamic Heritage Month
Performances
Sowing the Seeds: Pandit Shantanu Bhattacharyya and Students
Special Events
Aga Khan Park Fall Fair
Workshops
Metal Embossing: Patterns for the Page Workshop
Islamic Heritage Month
Workshops
From Paper to Jewellery Workshop
Islamic Heritage Month
Special Events
BMO Free Wednesdays
Lectures & Talks
Reading Between the Lines
The Abbasid Nilometer in Cairo's Inscriptions in Context
Performances
Gordon Grdina's RU'YA feat. Ghalia Benali
Festival of Arabic Music & ArtsOrganized by The Canadian Arabic Orchestra-Maple Arts
Performances
Labyrinth Ensemble with Ross Daly and Kelly Thoma
Performances
The Coltrane Sutras
Performances, Special Events
Duende International Flamenco Festival: Flamenco Reimagined
Performances
FLAMENCO FOR ALL!
Workshops
2025 Duende International Flamenco Festival: Masterclasses
Performances
Oscuro Brillante
Performances
Cruces
Workshops
2025 Duende International Flamenco Festival: Family Workshops
Performances
Flamenco: Made in Canada
Performances
Alter Ego
Special Events
Light up the Dark
Learn at the Museum
Family Sundays
Join us every Sunday from 12–4 pm for arts and crafts activities in the Education Centre.
The Aga Khan Museum offers field trips, teacher resources and online courses. Find for more information for Schools and Teachers here.
As we celebrate the Museum’s 10th anniversary, your support helps to impact lives and contribute to more inclusive and peaceful societies through the arts.
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Plan Your Visit
Whether you wish to explore our Collections or enjoy a tranquil afternoon in the Atrium, you will find all the information you need to make the most of your visit below. We look forward to welcoming you to the Aga Khan Museum.
Explore At Home
Enjoy the splendour of the Aga Khan Museum — without having to leave your front door.
Browse our content library. Audio content featuring our podcast series, This Being Human. Videos of Collections objects featuring Museum Curators, artist talks, performances, 3D tours and more.
The Aga Khan Museum’s website redesign and system integration project is funded by the Government of Canada under the Community Services Recovery Fund.
Projet d’intégration du site Web et du système du Musée Aga Khan est financé par le gouvernement du Canada sous le Fonds de relance des services communautaires.
