The Museum will be the start and finish line for this year’s Mattamy Homes @bikeforbrainhealth 🚴‍♀️ Thousands of cyclists will take over the DVP and Gardiner Expressway for a powerful ride in support of dementia research. Register today at agakhanmuseum.org/bikeforbrainhealth — #BikeForBrainHealth

The Museum is open today! ✨ Join us this Victoria Day for a day full of art and culture. Enjoy special programming, family arts and crafts, TD Pop-Up Performances, creative workshops, and more. Learn more at agakhanmuseum.org/maylongweekend — #ThingsToDoToronto #AgaKhanMuseum

What makes a museum a museum? In the next episode of This Being Human, our guest takes us from a mud house in rural West Bengal to the possibility of a museum on the moon, asking what happens when memory, objects, oral histories, and dreams become their own kind of archive. New episode out May 26.

Make the May long weekend a little more artful at the Museum. ✨ 🗓️ May 16–18 👉 agakhanmuseum.prg/maylongweekend — Free activities take place from 12–4 pm. Ticketed workshops are available at 1 pm and 3 pm. #AgaKhanMuseum #MayLongWeekend #TorontoEvents #FamilyFunToronto #TorontoMuseums #MuseumVisit

This episode of This Being Human, produced by The Walrus Lab for the @agakhanmuseum.org, features principal architect Gary Kamemoto on how a focus on light shaped the Museum’s design, from form and materials to the visitor experience. 🎧 Listen: lnk.to/this-being-h...

We’re proud to be the start and finish line for this year’s Mattamy Homes @BikeforBrainHealth on May 31 🚴‍♀️ Join thousands of cyclists in support of dementia research, prevention, and brain health. 👉 Visit agakhanmuseum.org/bikeforbrainhealth to register — #BikeForBrainHealth

Looking for something inspiring to do over the #MayLongWeekend? Spend it at the Museum with hands-on workshops designed to spark creativity and connection. 🗓️ May 16–18 🎟️ $20 each (materials included) 👉 agakhanmuseum.org/mayworkshops #AgaKhanMuseum #TorontoEvents #TorontoWorkshops #ThingsToDoToronto

The wait is over — Game On! is now open at the Museum.♟️ Discover how play connects us across cultures, generations, and traditions. Plan your visit at agakhanmuseum.org/gameon — 📸: Akber Dewji #GameOnExhibition #AgaKhanMuseum #TorontoExhibitions #MuseumExhibition #ThingsToDoToronto #TorontoMuseums

Join us for BMO Free Wednesdays and explore the Museum with FREE admission from 4 to 8 pm, courtesy of BMO. Wander the galleries, see our Collections, take in the architecture, enjoy bites from the Café, and more! agakhanmuseum.org/whatson — #ThingsToDoToronto #MuseumVisit #TorontoMuseum

On April 18, Alam Khan and Salar Nader bring Raag Sangeet to the stage with a performance rooted in tradition and alive with feeling. 🗓️ April 18 🎟️ From $50 agakhanmuseum.org/khannader #AgaKhanMuseum #TorontoEvents #LiveMusicToronto #IndianClassicalMusic #RaagSangeet #Sarod #Tabla #TorontoArts

The #GreatCanadianJersey is coming to the #AgaKhanMuseum. ⭐ In partnership with Rogers, this iconic symbol of sport and national pride will be on view for a full month this summer. Learn more at agakhanmuseum.org/greatcanadianjersey — Presented by Rogers #ArtAndSport#TorontoSports #HockeyCanada

There are still a few spots open for #MarchBreakCamps. 🎨 🗓️ March 16–20 🎟️ Single-day and full-week registration available. Register now at agakhanmuseum.org/marchbreakcamps — #AgaKhanMuseum #MuseumCamps #YoungArtists #CreativeKids #FamilyPrograms #TorontoFamilies #ArtsEducation #MarchBreakToronto

It’s the last weekend to experience Kour Pour: Cosmic Diagrams by Los Angeles-based artist #KourPour. On view until Sunday, February 22, in the Museum Collections Gallery. — Photos: Aly Manji #AgaKhanMuseum #CosmicDiagrams #ClosingSoon #MuseumExhibitions #TorontoArts #ContemporaryArt #ArtInToronto

For a limited time, admission to the Museum is just $10. 🎟️ See what's on and plan your visit at agakhanmuseum.org/whatson. — Photo: Shireen Nazim #AgaKhanMuseum #MuseumVisit #TorontoArts #ThingsToDoToronto #ArtInToronto #CulturalExperiences #MuseumDay #Escape #MuseumVisit #TorontoMuseums

❄️ Attention ❄️ Due to severe weather, the Museum is closed today for the safety of our visitors, staff, and community. All programs and on-site activities are paused. Please visit agakhanmuseum.org for updates. We're looking forward to welcoming you back tomorrow. 💙 — Photo: Salina Kassam

A book of prayers and a journey in the mind. ✨ This Ottoman-era copy of Dala’il al-Khayrat pairs prayers with painted views of Mecca and Madina. The images, including a view of the Ka'ba, helped readers picture pilgrimage in vivid detail, turning memory and imagination into acts of devotion.

#Line5 is officially open — and we have our own stop 🚊 The Aga Khan Park & Museum stop is located between Don Valley Park and Wynford Station. Along the path, take in the striking view of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto before arriving at our doors. #AgaKhanMuseum #EglintonLRT #TorontoTransit

#TDPopUpPerformances continue this month, adding a lively soundtrack to your Museum visit. See the full schedule at agakhanmuseum.org/tdpopupperformances — TD Pop-Up Performances are sponsored by TD Bank Group. #AgaKhanMuseum #LiveMusicToronto #TorontoArts #FreeLiveMusic #TorontoExperiences

Huge congratulations to Justin Gray on his Grammy Award! 🏆🎉 This win feels especially close to home. His album IMMERSED took home the Grammy for Best Immersive Audio Album — and part of it was recorded here in the Museum. — #GrammyWinner #JustinGray #TorontoArts #MusicCommunity #MuseumMoments

Cold days call for small comforts. Our Shop’s candle collection brings warmth, gentle light, and beautifully crafted scents inspired by patterns and traditions from across cultures. Shop in-person or online at agakhanmuseum.org/shop — #MuseumShop #WinterWarmth #Candles #HomeComforts #TorontoShopping

Rhythm, voice, and movement come together in Thiante: Spiritual Senegal, an immersive performance rooted in Senegalese Sufi traditions. 🗓 Saturday, February 28 🎟 From $33.75 agakhanmuseum.org/thiante — In partnership with Batuki Music Society. #Thiante #LivePerformance #TorontoArts #PerformingArts

It's BMO Free Wednesday — the perfect time to visit As the Sun Appears from Beyond, now in its final weeks. Experience this breathtaking exhibition before it leaves the Museum on Feb 16. Plan your visit at agakhanmuseum.org/asthesunappears #BMOFreeWednesdays are presented by BMO Financial Group

#FamilyDayWeekend is coming up. See the schedule below and start planning your visit. Learn more at agakhanmuseum.org/familyday2026 — This event is presented in partnership with the Chinese Cultural Centre of GTA. #AgaKhanMuseum #FamilyDayTO #ArtsAndCulture #TorontoMuseums #ThingsToDoTO

Missed an exhibition or longing to revisit a favourite? Our 3D tours let you walk through past exhibitions from anywhere in the world. Travel down memory lane and explore the Museum’s galleries as they once were, no ticket required. Explore now at agakhanmuseum.org/virtualtours — #TorontoMuseums

Show your #PRESTOCard at the Farida & Ally Esmail & Family Guest Services Centre and enjoy 20% off general admission and 10% off at the Museum Shop. Plan your visit at agakhanmuseum.org/visit — Photo: Shireen Nazim #PRESTOPerks #TorontoMuseums #CulturalToronto #ExploreToronto #ThingsToDoToronto

Kour Pour: Cosmic Diagrams invites you to see the world through layers of geometry, mythology, and memory. This quiet, powerful installation is entering its final weeks at the Museum. If you haven’t stepped into its orbit yet, now is the time. Plan your visit at agakhanmuseum.org

Looking for something creative, enriching, and actually fun for kids this March Break? At the Museum, young artists aged 6–12 can explore art, culture, and storytelling through hands-on activities that inspire curiosity and connection. Learn more and sign up at agakhanmuseum.org/marchbreakcamps

As the Sun Appears from Beyond is entering its final month. ☀️ Experience powerful contemporary works that celebrate over 20 years of contemporary Islamic art before it leaves our gallery. Don’t miss your chance. Plan your visit at agakhanmuseum.org/asthesunappears. — #AsTheSunAppearsFromBeyond

Due to severe weather, the Museum is closed today for the safety of our visitors, staff, and community. ❄️ Please visit agakhanmuseum.org for updates. We're looking forward to welcoming you back tomorrow. Stay warm and stay safe. 💙 — Photo: Salina Kassam #AgaKhanMuseum #TorontoWeather #WinterStorm

a visit to the Aga Khan Museum 🧭 🔭 🌌 ✨ @agakhanmuseum.org

Don't forget that admission is free every Wednesday from 4 to 8 pm, thanks to BMO. Explore our galleries and enjoy fresh bites and warm drinks from the newly reopened café. ☕🍩 #BMOFreeWednesdays #TorontoMuseums #TorontoEvents #ThingsToDoToronto #CulturalToronto #FreeInToronto #ExploreToronto

This Family Day Weekend, celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Museum with exciting activities and performances presented in partnership with the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. 🗓️ Sat, Feb 14–Mon, Feb 16 Schedule and more details coming soon. Stay tuned. — Photo: Rahim Azeel

Creating art on a dreary winter day — Metal Embossing Workshop @agakhanmuseum.org #Toronto

This January, our TD Pop-Up Performances continue with a fresh lineup of talented local artists bringing sound, rhythm, and energy to the Museum spaces. Plan your visit. — TD Pop-Up Performances are sponsored by TD. #AgaKhanMuseum #TDPopUpPerformances #TorontoEvents #LiveMusicTO #WinterInToronto

Please make note of the following temporary closures as we work on refreshed food offerings: 🍽 Diwan will be temporarily closed until further notice ☕ The Courtyard Café will reopen on Jan 14 ✨ The Rupani Family Patrons' Lounge will be closed from Jan 1 to 11, reopening on Jan 14 #AgaKhanMuseum

It’s your last chance to experience Light Up the Dark! Enjoy free entry to the Museum Collections Gallery, explore As the Sun Appears from Beyond for $10, and more. See the full schedule at agakhanmuseum.org/lutd2025 — #AgaKhanMuseum #LightUpTheDark #TorontoEvents #WinterNights #MuseumNights

Light Up the Dark starts tonight. ✨ From 6 to 9 pm, enjoy free programming, free access to the Museum Collections Gallery, and $10 evening admission to As the Sun Appears from Beyond. 🍴 Food and drinks available for purchase 🌧 Rain or shine Plan your visit at agakhanmuseum.org/lutd2025

See our schedule and create long-lasting memories this holiday season! ✨ Family Arts and Crafts • Dec 27–Jan 4 🎨 Object Spotlights • Dec 27–Jan 4 🖋 Live Calligraphy Demonstrations • Dec 27–29 and Jan 1–4 🌙 Light Up the Dark • Dec 27–29, 6–9 pm Plan your visit: agakhanmuseum.org/holidayprograms

Warm holiday wishes from all of us at the Museum. ✨ May this season be filled with moments of reflection, connection, and time well spent with those you hold close. We look forward to welcoming you in the year ahead. — #AgaKhanMuseum #HappyHolidays #ArtsAndCulture #MuseumMoments #TorontoCulture

Take note of our special hours: ✨ Wed, Dec 24 • Open 10 am–4 pm 🎄 Thu, Dec 25 • Closed 🎁 Fri, Dec 26 • Open 10 am–5:30 pm 🌟 Sat, Dec 27–Mon, Dec 29: Light Up the Dark hours • 10 am–9 pm ❄️ Tue, Dec 30 • Open 10 am–5:30 pm 🎆 Wed, Dec 31 • Open 10 am–4 pm Plan your visit at agakhanmuseum.org/visit

Looking for a thoughtful, last-minute gift? Give something that can be enjoyed long after the holidays: a Museum workshop. Visit agakhanmuseum.org/winterworkshops — #AgaKhanMuseum #MuseumWorkshops #GiftExperiences #ArtsAndCulture #TorontoEvents

The Blue Qur’an — one of the most significant works in our Collections — is now on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, as part of the exhibition Sea of Ink, Forest of Pens: The Art of the Qurʾan in the Hossein Afshar Collection. On view until May 2026 at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

A friendly reminder that the Museum will be closed on Saturday, December 6, for a private event. We look forward to welcoming you back on Sunday at 10:30 am. Plan your visit at agakhanmuseum.org — Photo: Raheel Azim #AgaKhanMuseum #TorontoMuseums #TorontoEvents #ArtAndCulture #TorontoWeekends

Every Wed, Sat, and Sun, enjoy free TD Pop-Up Performances that bring the sounds of the season to life. From vibrant rhythms to soulful melodies, each performance adds a new note to your visit. Plan your visit at agakhanmuseum.org — TD Pop-Up Performances are sponsored by @td-bank.bsky.social.

We’re honoured to share that the Museum and the @onsciencecentre.bsky.social have received the 2025 Galeries Ontario / Ontario Galleries (GOG) Key Partnership Award for our collaborative program Illuminating Minds: The Art and Science of Light. 🧵⬇️

Please note that the Museum will be closed on Saturday, December 6, for a private event. We look forward to welcoming you back on Sunday at 10:30 am for a day filled with art, culture, and inspiration. Plan your visit at agakhanmuseum.org — Photo: Salima Kassam #AgaKhanMuseum #TorontoMuseums

Across centuries, play has been more than entertainment — a language of imagination and connection. From the earliest board games carved in stone to contemporary art reimagining the spirit of competition, Game On! invites visitors to see games as reflections of what it means to be human.

Plan your #LightUptheDark experience. From December 27 to 29, enjoy free programming, complimentary admission to the Museum Collections Gallery, and $10 access to As the Sun Appears from Beyond. Plan your visit at agakhanmuseum.org/lutd2025 — #TorontoEvents #TorontoHoliday #HolidayEvents

Some of our favourite moments from As the Sun Appears from Beyond: Twenty Years of the Al Burda Award. If you haven’t seen it yet — or wish to experience it again — plan your visit at agakhanmuseum.org/asthesunappears #AgaKhanMuseum #AsTheSunAppearsFromBeyond #ArtExhibition #TorontoEvents

Ever wondered where the Museum’s knot symbol comes from? 💡 It’s inspired by this 10th-century bowl that shows an eight-pointed star at the centre and Arabic calligraphy that reads: “Generosity is the disposition of the dwellers of Paradise” around the rim. Spot this bowl in the Bellerive Room.