Doors Open 2022

Date: May 28 & 29, 2022
Price: Permanent Collection Gallery, Guided Tours, Family Activities: FREE
Special Exhibition: $10

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Spend the day at the Aga Khan Museum, Aga Khan Park, and The Ismaili Centre, Toronto and enjoy free tours, family activities, live music, and more during Toronto’s annual Doors Open Festival!

Plan your visit

Architecture Inspired Tours (10:30 am–4 pm)

Immerse yourself in the Museum’s stunning architecture with a free tour and learn about its award-winning design.

Tickets will be issued outside the main doors on a first-come, first-served basis. Tours depart every 30 minutes and are 20 minutes in duration.

Family activities in the Education Centre (10:30 am–4 pm)

Bring the kids for free and fun art activities.
Tickets will be issued outside the Education Centre on a first-come, first-served basis 15 minutes before each session. Sessions begin on the half-hour and are 20 minutes in duration.

Pop-up Performances (11 am–5 pm)

Enjoy free live music performances throughout the day in various locations around the Museum and Park:

Kouhyar Babaeian & Behnoush Behnamnia

Aga Khan Park | May 28 | 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm

Amin Reihani & Amin Afshinmanesh

Aga Khan Park | May 29 | 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm

Kyler Mackenzie

Courtyard | May 28 & 29 | 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm

Rudy Ray Kwaku

Aga Khan Park | May 28 & 29 | 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm

Dhaivat Jani & Paul Kamdar

Courtyard | May 28 & 29 | 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm

Learn more about the performers. 

Museum Collection and Special Exhibition (10 am–5:30 pm)

Explore our first-floor Museum Collections galleries, including our latest installation A Romance of Many Dimensions, serene courtyard, elegant atrium, and contemplative Bellerive Room, free of charge.

Reduced admission to our marquee exhibition

Take advantage of $10 reduced admission to our newest Spring exhibition, IMAGE? The Power of the Visual. Tickets will be available for purchase at the front desk.

A rare look into the auditorium (10 am–4 pm)

During a regular visit to the Museum and outside of performances, our auditorium, one of the true architectural gems of the Museum, is closed to visitors. Seize the rare opportunity to experience the acoustic wonder of the space as we open the doors to the public all weekend long.

Food and drink

Take a minute to refresh and grab a snack at the Courtyard Café (10 am–5:30 pm) or sit down for a delicious meal at Diwan.

The Ismaili Centre, Toronto (10 am–3:20 pm)

Enjoy guided tours in The Ismaili Centre, Toronto (across from the Aga Khan Museum and Park), then venture outside and indulge in delicious treats like ice cream and popsicles. Pre-booking for tours is not required. Tours are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

In the event of any inclement weather, all performances will be moved indoors. 

Getting to the Museum

The Museum is easy to get to by public transit. From downtown, take the 100A from Broadview station, the 25B, or the 925 from Pape station. From the north, take the 925  bus southbound on Don Mills Rd (route begins at Steeles). Use the TTC's Trip Planner to plan your route.

The Museum is accessible by car via Don Mills Rd, Eglinton Ave East, or the Don Valley Parkway (DVP). Take the Wynford Dr exit.

Bicycle parking is available free of charge.

Doors Open Toronto

Doors Open is a free event that invites the public to discover Toronto’s sites of architectural, historic, and cultural significance. Since its inception in 2000, Doors Open Toronto has attracted more than two million visits to nearly 700 unique locations. It is Canada’s largest Doors Open event and one of the three largest in the world.