Press Release: Aga Khan Museum Reveals a Captivating Fall and Winter Lineup

From a striking multisensory art exhibition by Shezad Dawood to a fiery flamenco festival and a stunning light show, new programming at the Aga Khan Museum will encourage intercultural connection.

Sept 23–Oct 1: catch GO FISH in the Aga Khan Park

GO FISH is a free outdoor installation on three screens in the Aga Khan Park, taking viewers on a visual journey inside the annual herring migration. 

Press Release: This Being Human Live with Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik

The Aga Khan Museum’s podcast, This Being Human, will take to the stage for its first-ever live taping featuring Deputy Mayor of Toronto Ausma Malik.

Oct 1: Rumi and the Path of Radical Love Keynote Lecture by Prof. Omid Safi

In this talk, Omid Safi places Rumi at the peak of the Islamic tradition of Radical Love but emphasizes that Rumi wasn't the only figure in this tradition that came before him.

Oct 4: This Being Human: FREE Live Podcast Taping at the Aga Khan Museum

In this live podcast event marking the beginning of Islamic Heritage Month, host Abdul-Rehman Malik will sit down with his sister, Ausma Malik, Deputy Mayor of Toronto. 

Nov 3: Festival of Arabic Music and Arts

Embark on a genre-bending musical adventure as Sinbad takes Bach on a thrilling journey through the modern Arab world.

Nov 16–19: Duende Flamenco Festival

The Aga Khan Museum's annual Duende Flamenco Festival returns this year with workshops, film screenings, and live performances by award-winning artists from all over the world.

Listen to season 3 of our podcast This Being Human!

Presented in partnership with TVO, season 3 will feature 21 new episodes that are more intimate and diverse than ever before, delivering conversations with today's most interesting thought leaders.

June 24: Sitar Recital

Immerse yourself in an entrancing performance of evening raags and lighter melodies by Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee with his long-time accompanist Sri Soumen Nandy on tabla.

May 27: Singing Sisters in Their Prime

Experience the generational sounds of highly acclaimed musicians, Apoorva Gokhale and Pallavi Joshi as they share their familial musical traditions.

Free Talk Series: The Global Legacy of Rumi

Presented in partnership with Massey College, the Global Legacy of Rumi Talk Series brings together notable speakers from across diverse disciplines.

June 30–July 3: Rhythms of Canada Festival

Our Rhythms of Canada festival returns for 2023 on an even bigger and better scale! Enjoy an immersive four days of delicious food, activities for all ages, special programming, entrancing musical performances by local and international artists that will be sure to get your feet moving, and, of course, our world-class collection of art from across the Muslim world.

MAY 27 & 28: DOORS OPEN 2023

Add a visit to the Aga Khan Museum, Aga Khan Park, and Ismaili Centre, Toronto, to your plans and enjoy a weekend full of free tours, family activities, live music, and more during Toronto’s annual Doors Open Festival!

APPLY TO BE A RHYTHMS OF CANADA VENDOR

The Aga Khan Museum is now accepting applications for artisan and food vendors to participate in our annual Rhythms of Canada festival taking place from June 30–July 3, 2023, in the Aga Khan Park.

MAY 20: Afghanistan to India: Homayoun Sakhi and Josh Feinberg

Immerse yourself in a sonic tapestry of masterful compositions performed by Afghan-American rubab virtuoso Homayoun Sakhi, masterful sitarist Josh Feinberg, and tabla prodigy Vivek Pandya. 

Global Conversations: Cultured Pallets

April 22: Refugee in the Sea by Tarek Ghriri

Immerse yourself in flamenco guitarist Tarek Ghriri's personal journey with a sonic reflection of his experiences and the collective struggles of the countless Syrians who journeyed across the Mediterranean Sea in search of safety and refuge.

On now until Aug 11: 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: Robert Hillenbrand Shahnama 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

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

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.

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.