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Visit now: As the Sun Appears from Beyond: Twenty Years of the Al Burda Award 🖌️

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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
January 30, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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
January 29, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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
January 28, 2026 at 8:06 PM
#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
January 22, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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
January 21, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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
January 20, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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
January 19, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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
January 17, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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
January 15, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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
January 15, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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
January 13, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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
January 7, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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
January 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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
December 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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
December 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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
December 27, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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
December 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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
December 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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
December 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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
December 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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.
December 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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
December 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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.
December 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Our deepest thanks to the team at the #OntarioScienceCentre, whose vision and collaboration made this possible, and to everyone who supported and championed this partnership along the way.


Photos: Shafiq Shamji

#AgaKhanMuseum #GOGAwards #ArtAndScience #CommunityEngagement #TorontoMuseums
December 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
This recognition celebrates what’s possible when art and science come together — uniting creativity, curiosity, and discovery to inspire learners and communities across Ontario.
December 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM