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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.
Register now: Lapis Digital Benefit on September 24

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 October 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
FAQs: The Museum's reopening

The Museum has reopened. Please have a look at this list of Frequently Asked Questions covering the enhanced health-and-safety measures we’ve instituted, our programming for the rest of 2020, and what to expect when you step foot inside the Museum.
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.
Visit us virtually: See what's on at the #MuseumWithoutWalls

Discover what inspiring art and experiences are in store for you at the #MuseumWithoutWalls. 

 

 
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.
Aga Khan Museum temporarily closed in response to COVID-19

We share your concern about the COVID-19 (“coronavirus”) pandemic and have decided to temporarily close the Museum in line with Ontario public health directives.
Unleash Your Inner Peace at the Museum!

Recharge your creative batteries with activities and programming led by inspiring international artists in the Museum atrium from February 17–March 20, 2020. 
Special Winter Promotion at the Museum

Don’t miss 50% off Museum admission from February 17 – March 20, 2020! 
Let's Celebrate Ghana!

Experience Ghanaian grooves, film, fashion, and folklore in a high-energy week of dynamic cultural programming.
Dazzle Your Loved One with Valentine's Day Dinner at Diwan!

On February 14, our Diwan restaurant will feature a five-course menu lovingly designed for the occasion by Executive Chef Shen Ousman. 
Rare performance of Grammy-nominated legend Baaba Maal!

Don’t miss a rare and intimate performance from global legend Baaba Maal, performing the soaring melodies that have made him one of the world’s most renowned musicians. 
Spice up your winter with Winterlicious at Diwan!

Reserve your table for Winterlicious 2020! 
2020 January – June Performing Arts Season

Enjoy our performing arts season full of comedy, dance, poetry, and more. 
Toronto Spotlight at the Museum!

We're celebrating Toronto Spotlight! Shake off the winter cold and come into the Museum from Jan 31-Feb 2 for an exciting 2-for-1 promotion. 

 
Diwan Restaurant temporary closure

Diwan restaurant closed for maintenance January 7-9, 2020
Find the perfect gift while you're here. Visit the Aga Khan Museum Shop...

Give the gift of decadent design - visit the Aga Khan Museum Shop.

 
Donate a T-shirt, Build an Exhibition: Help us create a space for Sanctuary...

Help us make our create the gallery space for our upcoming Sanctuary exhibition.
New Blue Rotation now featured in our Museum Collection...

Explore the many shades of the colour blue and its journey across the map through paintings and objects on display in our Museum Collection.
Aga Khan Museum Annual Lecture

A fierce champion for diverse children's books and winner of the 2019 Global Pluralism Award delivers our 5th Annual Lecture.
Moroccan Cultural Week

We proudly partnered with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Canada to present a showcase of Moroccan music, art, stories, and style.
Toronto Raptors Superfan Teams Up with the Museum

Toronto Raptors Superfan, Nav Bhatia, and the Aga Khan Museum connect cultures through a love of basketball.
New 6-Week Silk Routes Course Starts October 23

Don't miss your chance to sign up for our Silk Routes: Caravans of Gold and Beyond course! 
Explore Islamic Architecture

Discover the stunning Islamic architecture that lives within our Museum Collection with a new guide and new featured art pieces.
We're Open This Thanksgiving!

The Aga Khan Museum is open this Thanksgiving Monday! 
Museum Director to Speak at ICT Conversation Series

Join Henry Kim for Why Art Matters, the final talk in the 2019 Ismaili Centre, Toronto Conversations Series on Oct 19.
Announcing Our Nuit Blanche 2019 Lineup

Check out our stellar Nuit Blanche 2019 lineup, including a virtual reality experience, interactive art, and two dozen performances.
Aga Khan Museum Shop 5th Anniversary Sale

Save 15% off everything in store to celebrate the Museum's 5th anniversary, and Friends save 20%!
2019 Fall Performing Arts Season Lineup

Announcing the Aga Khan Museum’s Fall Performing Arts season, Listening to Each Other.
Free all-day admission September 18

Celebrate our 5th anniversary with FREE all-day Museum admission!
Fredric Roberts Photography Workshop Blog Day 11

After a long week of successfully learning the  the fundamentals of ... follow our daily blog posts.
Fredric Roberts Photography Workshop Blog Day 10

Day 6 of our workshop started with a critique of the previous day’s.... Follow our daily blog posts.
Fredric Roberts Photography Workshop Blog Day 9

While some of us snoozed, Fred and Ali’s group was... Follow our daily blog posts.
Fredric Roberts Photography Workshop Blog Day 8

We hit the ground running on the fourth day... Follow our daily blog posts.
Fredric Roberts Photography Workshop Blog Day 7

We’ve just started to get in the routine of ... Follow our daily blog posts.
Fredric Roberts Photography Workshop Blog Day 6

Our first critique of the workshop was a great success! The students shared....Follow our daily blog posts. 
Fredric Roberts Photography Workshop Blog Day 5

Our students are beyond excited.... Follow our daily blog posts.
We're Open Labour Day

The Museum is open for discovery this holiday Monday with half-priced admission!
Fredric Roberts Photography Workshop Blog Day 4

First day jitters! Today’s the first day of.... Follow our daily blog posts.
ON NOW: Our Sustainable Future Photography Exhibition

Enjoy the photography of a group of young Toronto students, documenting their vision for the world of tomorrow.
Fredric Roberts Photography Workshop Blog Day 3

This morning’s critique was bittersweet.... Follow our daily blog posts.
Fredric Roberts Photography Workshop Blog Day 2

We started off the morning with a review of.... Follow our daily blog posts.
First Five Fest Musical Lineup

Join us for cross-cultural music, food, and fun at our First Five Fest. Check out the musical lineup here.
Fredric Roberts Photography Workshop Blog

We’re back in Toronto, a location we’ve visited twice before... Follow our daily blog posts.
Take Advantage of Half-Price Admission

Visit from August 20 to September 20, 2019 and receive 50% off Museum admission.
Moon Landing Festival Lineup

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing at the Museum this weekend with an exciting artist lineup!
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