Islamic Heritage Month at the Museum
This October, to mark Islamic Heritage Month, the Museum invites you to explore a range of programs designed to bridge the gap between the past and present, fostering a deeper understanding of Muslim culture and its global impact.
Learn more about our school programs by downloading an overview of our educational offerings, and contact us with any questions.
Community Events and Programs
Explore our free off-site talks and workshops below.
*This event is part of TPL’s new programming series, Islamic History and Culture. This series aims to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of Muslim communities’ invaluable contributions to our shared history and identity.
Object Spotlight at the Toronto Public Library: Albion Branch*
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 11 am–2 pm
Price: Free (drop-in)
Location: 1515 Albion Road
Get a closer look at objects and stories from the Aga Khan Museum’s Collections, brought to life by Museum Educators.
Light: Visionary Perspectives – Curator Talk*
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 7–8 pm
Price: Free (tickets are required for this event)
Location: North York Central Library (5120 Yonge Street) | Concourse Event Space
Join Aga Khan Museum Associate Curator Bita Pourvash and Special Projects Curator Marianne Fenton as they discuss Light: Visionary Perspectives, an immersive exhibition celebrating the Museum’s 10th anniversary. On display until March 17, 2025, this groundbreaking exhibition features contemporary installations by renowned artists, including Anila Quayyum Agha, Olafur Eliasson, and Anish Kapoor. Light: Visionary Perspectives invites visitors to experience the boundless possibilities and impact of light through mesmerizing works that explore its universal ability to shape perceptions and foster intercultural connections.
Gain behind-the-scenes insights into the creative processes that brought these visionary works to life, as well as the exhibition’s role in celebrating cultural diversity and artistic innovation.
Object Spotlight at the Toronto Public Library: Jones Branch*
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 10:30 am–12 pm
Price: Free (drop-in)
Location: 118 Jones Avenue
Get a closer look at objects and stories from the Aga Khan Museum’s Collections, brought to life by Museum Educators.
Reflective Tiles: Discovering Metal Embossing Workshop
Partnership with the Mississauga Public Library
Ages: 13+
Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
Time: 7–8 pm
Price: Free (tickets are required for this workshop)
Location: Hazel McCallion Central Library (301 Burnhamthorpe Road W) | Program Room 2B
Explore the art of metal embossing in this hands-on workshop. Discover the basics of this technique, draw inspiration from the unique patterns in our Museum Collections, and experiment with your own designs. By the end of the workshop, you will create a beautifully embossed metal tile to take home. Suitable for all skill levels
Please note: limited spots are available. There will be a small number of drop-in spots available at the door, space permitting.
Storytime with Vyktorya from the Toronto Public Library
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 4–6 and 6–8 pm
Price: Free
Location: Storytime in the Bellerive Room and Crafts in the Atrium
Join Vyktorya, a Children’s Librarian from Toronto Public Library in a storytime featuring books celebrating Islamic culture, followed by a faux-stain glass craft to explore the beauty of geometric design used in Mosques.
Creative Dialogues: Muslim Contributions in the Arts
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm
Price: Free (registration is required for this event)
Location: Aga Khan Museum | Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium
Engage in a meaningful discussion featuring a diverse lineup of voices from art and culture: Dr. Ulrike Al-Khamis, Director and CEO of the Aga Khan Museum, and Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia, Sashar Zarif, multidisciplinary artist, and Soheila Esfahani, visual artist and scholar. Join us as we explore the cultural and artistic legacies of Muslim civilizations and discuss how these contributions continue to shape our contemporary world.
Duende Flamenco Performance*
Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
Time: 12–1 pm
Price: Free (tickets are required for this event)
Location: Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street)
Toronto Public Library and the Aga Khan Museum present a very special Flamenco performance of music, song and dance, featuring artists from our 10th annual Duende Flamenco Festival.
