On Thursday, October 13, we welcome honoured guests and valued patrons to the Aga Khan Museum for an exclusive preview event celebrating our newest exhibition, Syria: A Living History. Beginning at 6:30 pm EST, tune in to a live stream of the special event, featuring an introductory video from Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, followed by welcome remarks from the following distinguished speakers: • Henry S. Kim, Director and CEO, Aga Khan Museum; • The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage; • The Honourable John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; • Dr. Filiz Çakır Phillip, Curator, Aga Khan Museum; and • Professor Nasser Rabbat, Director, Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture. Listen as these leading figures and scholars discuss the process of bringing Syria: A Living History to the Aga Khan Museum, and the broader social and cultural benefits of premiering the exhibition in Toronto.

On Thursday, October 13, we welcomed honoured guests and valued patrons for an exclusive preview event celebrating our newest exhibition, “Syria: A Living History.” In this video from the event, the Aga Khan Museum's Henry S. Kim reflects on the mission of the Museum, and introduces a special video by Dr. Irina Bokova, the Director-General of UNESCO.

On Thursday, October 13, we welcomed honoured guests and valued patrons for an exclusive preview event celebrating our newest exhibition, “Syria: A Living History.” In this video from the event, the Honourable Mélanie Joly offers her comments on the exhibition and its related programming.

On Thursday, October 13, we welcomed honoured guests and valued patrons for an exclusive preview event celebrating our newest exhibition, “Syria: A Living History.” In this video from the event, the Honourable John McCallum presents his remarks on the exhibition.

On Thursday, October 13, we welcomed honoured guests and valued patrons for an exclusive preview event celebrating our newest exhibition, “Syria: A Living History.” In this video from the event, Dr. Filiz Çakır Phillip, co-curator of the exhibition, discusses the artifacts and objectives of “Syria: A Living History.”

On Thursday, October 13, we welcomed honoured guests and valued patrons for an exclusive preview event celebrating our newest exhibition, “Syria: A Living History.” In this video from the event, Dr. Nasser Rabbat, co-curator of “Syria: A Living History,” discusses the thematic presentation of artifacts in the exhibition.

On March 11, 2018, Patrons’ Circle supporters of the Aga Khan Museum gathered from around the world to celebrate the opening of "The World of the Fatimids." After a keynote lecture by curator Dr. Assadullah Souren Melikian-Chirvani, Patrons enjoyed Egyptian-themed appetizers, Pop-up Performances in our Mongolian Yurt, and intimate tours of the new exhibition. "The World of the Fatimids" is on now through July 2, 2018 at the Aga Khan Museum. Learn more at agakhanmuseum.org/fatimids

On March 12, 2018, the Aga Khan Museum welcomed more than 250 supporters and sponsors from around the world to an exclusive opening celebration for "The World of the Fatimids," hosted by Chairman of the Board, Prince Amyn Aga Khan. Guests enjoyed a musical performance, world-class cuisine, and a private viewing of the new exhibition. "The World of the Fatimids" is on now through July 2, 2018 at the Aga Khan Museum. Learn more at agakhanmuseum.org/fatimids

On September 22–23, 2018, Patrons' Circle supporters of the Aga Khan Museum came from around the world to attend our second annual Patrons' Appreciation Days. During these two days, Patrons participated in a number of exclusive activities and events, including behind-the-scenes talks, lectures with special guests, intimate performances, excursions, and the celebration of the opening of our newest exhibition, Transforming Traditions: The Arts of 19th-Century Iran. The Patrons’ Circle supporters of the Aga Khan Museum are a highly engaged group whose invaluable generosity profoundly impacts the Museum’s mission to connect cultures through the arts through our exhibitions, performing arts series, and education programs.

On the evening of November 22, 2018, the Aga Khan Museum was honoured to celebrate our generous supporters through the formal unveiling of our donor wall, hosted by Prince Amyn Aga Khan.