Aga Khan Museum

Summer Camp 2023

Summer Camp is back with an exciting program filled with art and exploration!

Foreign Cultural Objects Immunity From Seizure Act

The Aga Khan Museum is an institution designated by the regulations under the Foreign Cultural Objects Immunity From Seizure Act, 2019. This designation provides immunity from seizure for certain cultural objects on loan to the Aga Khan Museum for temporary display or exhibition.

April 23: IAMCC Annual Distinguished Lecture

What makes the Great Mongol Shahnama great? Join Professor Robert Hillenbrand (University of Edinburgh) on this vivid exploration of one of the most renowned illustrated copies of Firdawsi's epic "Book of Kings" ever produced.

Free Wednesdays presented by BMO

Enjoy free admission to the Museum's galleries every Wednesday from 4–8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group.

March 25: An Ode to Spring

Celebrate Nowruz with an evening of contemporary Ukrainian folk songs by Kosa Kolektiv, followed by a performance by Afghan-American rabab player Qais Essar, co-presented by Small World Music.

Global Conversations: Museum Diplomacy in Changing Times

Celebrate International Women's Day with a panel of speakers from three leading North American institutions.

February 18–20: Family Day Long Weekend

This Family Day weekend, celebrate Lunar New Year at the Aga Khan Museum with exciting activities and performances presented in partnership with the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto.

January 27–February 9: Winterlicious at Diwan

Join us this Winterlicious for a delicious culinary journey at our renowned restaurant, Diwan

2022/23 Holiday Hours

Visit the Aga Khan Museum over the holidays — we're open and ready to welcome you and yours with fun activities for all ages!

Download the free Bloomberg Connects app

Enjoy greater access to the Aga Khan Museum with our new digital guide available on the Bloomberg Connects app.

Dec 27–Jan 8: Holidays at the Museum

From calligraphy in the Atrium to full-day camps packed with creativity, celebrate the holidays at the Aga Khan Museum with engaging fun for the whole family.

Nuit Blanche 2022: October 1–2

The City of Toronto's popular Nuit Blanche celebration is returning to the Museum on the evening of October 1–2.

Explore our hands-on workshops and courses

Indulge your curiosity with hands-on workshops and courses — both virtually and on-site at the Aga Khan Museum

Statement Regarding Under the Tent Presentation

Toronto Metropolitan University brought together works from students of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, each student exploring their individual sense of belonging as part of Canadian multiculturalism for the project ‘Under the Tent.’

Watch the Of Body and Mind virtual immersive experience

Of Body and Mind is the second of four acts of IAM, an immersive multimedia performance about perspective in our pandemic time.

Press release: Aga Khan Museum making 2022 its most impactful year ever

The Aga Khan Museum’s 2022 roster includes ground-breaking exhibitions, striking installations, educational programs to foster intercultural dialogue — and a bird-watching tour too!

Find out what's happening at the Museum

Learn about upcoming performances, lectures, events, and more at the Aga Khan Museum

March 26: Nowruz Festival of Women Poets (SOLD OUT)

Celebrate Nowruz and the spring equinox with festivities at the Museum throughout the day.

Listen to season 2 of our podcast This Being Human!

Presented in partnership with TVO, season 2 will feature 21 new episodes that are more intimate and diverse than ever before, delivering conversations with today's most interesting thought leaders.

Aga Khan Museum announces Season 2 of ground-breaking podcast This Being Human

Presented in partnership with TVO, season 2 will feature 21 new episodes that are more intimate and diverse than ever before, delivering conversations with today's most interesting thought leaders.

Register now: Hidden Stories: Global History, Local Networks Symposium

On February 24 and 25, immerse yourself in the exciting scholarly conversations and connections behind the Hidden Stories exhibition.

Happy International Volunteer Day!

The Museum extends our sincerest gratitude to our incredible team of volunteers this International Volunteer Day — and every day.

Curator Tour on December 5: See Hidden Stories in a different light

See the Museum’s latest marquee exhibition in a new light on an exclusive tour with Curator Dr. Filiz Çakır Phillip.

Duende Festival 2021: Celebrate flamenco November 18–21

The Museum’s Duende Festival returns to the Auditorium stage for 2021 with an invigorating slate of performances celebrating resiliency, connection, and of course, flamenco.

Thursday at 1 pm: Lunchtime Lecture with Dr. Michael Chagnon

Uncork the mysteries of a 400-year-old, lush green bottle in the Museum’s Collection in this Lunchtime Lecture by Aga Khan Museum Curator Dr. Michael Chagnon.

Immerse yourself: Register for an online course

Register for one of the many free or paid online courses offered by the Aga Khan Museum — from back-to-basics in Islamic Arts 101, to exploring the architectural wonders of the Islamic world in Cities of the Islamic World

Museum open until 8 pm on October 21, 22 for BigArtTO

See the Aga Khan Museum illuminated after dark on the evenings of October 20, 21, and 22,

Register for Studio Sessions: The Art of Bookmaking

Embark on a journey into the workshops of master artisans of the past via the Museum’s extraordinary Collection and the studios of today’s most skilled creators.

Songs of My Mother: A Celebration of African Women

Four electrifying vocalists with roots on the African continent will honour the role of women and mothers in carrying on musical traditions in a one-time-only concert at the Aga Khan Museum.

Visit the Hidden Stories digital companion site

As you explore Hidden Stories: Books Along the Silk Roads, you will encounter books, scrolls, manuscript paintings, and textiles that shaped — not just documented — life along one of history’s most important trade networks and beyond.

Insight Tour on September 30: Bloom with Bita Pourvash

Savour artistic celebrations of nature on an exclusive tour of the Museum’s Bloom rotation.

COVID-19 Exposure at the park – September 17, 2021

The Aga Khan Museum is responding to reports that attendees of a September 17 outdoor wedding at the Aga Khan Museum's park have been advised to get tested for COVID-19.

Museum tours are back!

Enrich your Museum experience by taking a tour with a knowledgeable Museum guide.

What's on at the Museum

Visit the Museum virtually.

What's on at the Museum this August long weekend

Celebrate the re-opening of the Aga Khan Museum with a visit this August long weekend.

Announcing the Museum's Mindfulness and Education partnership with the YMCA

Unlock the happiness-boosting benefits of arts, culture, and mindfulness with a new series of in-person and online activities.

Director and CEO's Re-opening Message

The Museum once again welcomes visitors back through our doors.

Closing Sunday, August 29: Ekow Nimako's Kumbi Saleh 3020 CE

In early 2021, Aga Khan Museum’s acquisiton of Kumbi Saleh 3020 CE by Ghanaian-Canadian artist Ekow Nimako grabbed headlines around the world.

Appointment of Dr Ulrike Al-Khamis as Director and Chief Executive Officer

The Aga Khan Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ulrike Al-Khamis.

Discover Lakha Khan's Musical Mastery

Searching for the Blues — a three-part docuseries in partnership with Amarrass Records — follows Sindhi Sarangi legend Lakha Khan in search of the blues across India.

Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

Information regarding the upcoming COVID-19 vaccination at the Aga Khan Museum on Saturday, May 15th, 2021.

Watch: Music for a New Day Part Two: Kayhan Kalhor in Tehran

World-renowned setar master Kayhan Kalhor improvises in Avaz Afshari in Part 2 of Music for a New Day.

Watch: Music for a New Day, a cross-cultural celebration of spring

Seven all-star musicians debut a new work celebrating renewal and intercultural conversation.

Teachers: Explore our expanded online education programs!

Students can explore the Aga Khan Museum — in-person or online — where we connect cultures through art using curriculum-linked experimental learning.

Be part of Rashid Rana's next crowdsourced masterpiece

Contribute to renowned artist Rashid Rana’s next crowdsourced masterpiece — and be part of the Museum’s upcoming Image? exhibition.

Ardoise: A New Musical Work and Graphic Score by Isaiah Ceccarelli

Discover the story behind Isaiah Ceccarelli's new musical work and graphic score for the Aga Khan Museum.

Watch: Dissolving into the Pluriverse by Anoush Moazzeni

Dissolving into the Pluriverse is a new musical composition and graphic score by Iran-born artist Anoush Moazzeni.

Aga Khan Museum, Delfina Foundation announce 2021 Artist-in-Residence

Artist Ghazaleh Avarzamani is the recipient of a new artistic residency developed by the Museum and London’s Delfina Foundation.

Watch Online: The Museum's Duende Festival 2020 kicks of November 25

The Aga Khan Museum’s sixth annual Duende Festival will tap into flamenco’s power to transform just about any venue into a hive of soulful humanity.

Faig Ahmed: Dissolving Order open now

Remix tradition with this striking show celebrating the work and ideas of Azerbaijani artist Faig Ahmed.

Our visiting hours have changed

Starting the week of October 19, 2020, the Aga Khan Museum will be open Thursdays to Sundays, 10 am to 5:30 pm.

Guidelines for Taking Pictures at the Museum

The Aga Khan Museum is renowned for its impressive architecture and pristine landscaping, making it the picture-perfect location for taking photos. Before your visit, please consult our photography guidelines to ensure the best possible experience for you and other guests.