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.’  

Exhibition now open: The Golden Cage

Question the notion of man-made borders in nature by examining the plight of the Kelaynak with a poetic installation by Hakan Topal.

Now open: IMAGE? The Power of the Visual

IMAGE? The Power of the Visual explores image-making over the centuries through the lens of historic and contemporary artworks from diverse Muslim cultures.

Watch the Of Body and Mind virtual immersive experience

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!

Registration now open for 2022 Summer Camps

The Aga Khan Museum Camps return this summer, welcoming kids on-site and virtually to make art, friendship, and explore the power of image.

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.

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

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.

Statement from the Aga Khan Museum | September 5, 2020

For those who follow us on our social channels, you may have read about a painful experience that happened on Sunday, August 30, when Joel St. John and Elizabeth Ononiwu visited the Aga Khan Park for their engagement photoshoot. 

Statement from the Aga Khan Museum

As a charity that stands for pluralism, we oppose and abhor racism and are steadfast in our commitment to making the Museum a safe, welcoming place for everyone.

Watch the Replay: the Museum's 2020 Lapis Digital Benefit

The Aga Khan Museum proudly presents the 2020 Lapis Digital Benefit — a bright and bold reinvention of our annual signature gala.

Limited group packages available: Dinner Under the Stars on September 4

On Friday, September 4, the Aga Khan Park will transform into a glamourous evening destination for arts and culture lovers looking to send off the summer in style.   

On now at the Museum: Don't Ask Me Where I'm From

Explore the post-migrant experience in this art project created by a collaboration between the Museum and the Benetton Foundation.

On now at the Museum: Sanctuary

Contemplate our shared humanity in a space that explores the many dimensions of sanctuary through the work of 36 contemporary artists.

Contribute to the Blossom Together Community Tile Wall by December 31

Help piece together a lush portrait of togetherness and hope — and support people in need — by contributing to the Museum’s Blossom Together Community Tile Wall.

Survey: Help improve the #MuseumWithoutWalls

Have you engaged with our online #MuseumWithoutWalls? Do you have suggestions on what we could improve?

Register your child for our 2020 Summer Camps. On until August 21

Aga Khan Museum Camps return this summer, welcoming kids to make art, friendship, and learning their sanctuary.

Announcing the Museum's Rebuild 2020 programming lineup

With reimagined programs and new social initiatives, we invite you to join us in reconnecting and reinvigorating communities through the arts.

Aga Khan Museum to reopen on June 27

The Aga Khan Museum is set to reopen its door with a slew of new programming and safety measures encouraging visitors to reconnect with art and culture in an inspiring, physical-distancing-friendly environment.

Reaffirming the Museum's commitment to promoting pluralism

As a museum, we join people around the world in expressing our rejection of all forms of racism and violence

What to expect when you visit the Aga Khan Museum

Please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enjoyable, and uplifting.

Act by August 15: Contribute photos or video to the What's Your Sanctuary? project

The Museum invites you to help create a new art display charting how people in our community have found sanctuary during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Evolve! dance showcase cancelled

It has come to our attention that Evolve!, the series of contemporary dance showcases the Museum was set to host in May and June, still appears in at least one online listing of Toronto events.

Recognizing the contributions of essential workers

Our mission to connect cultures through the arts could not go on without the efforts of our essential workers.

Tune in: The Museum's remixTOGETHER Festival on April 22

Ten ground-breaking Ontario-based acts will ascend the virtual stage Wednesday for the Museum’s first-ever online music festival.

Aga Khan Museum marks National Volunteer Week 2020

Even though we cannot be all together at this time, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our incredible team of volunteers for all the support, hard work, and passion they bring to the Museum.

Subscribe now to the Museum's influential podcast, This Being Human

This Being Human is an arts and culture podcast devoted to amplifying the voices of leaders redefining what it means to be Muslim in today’s world.