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The Power of the VisualIMAGE? The Power of the Visual explores image-making over the centuries through the lens of historic and contemporary artworks from diverse Muslim cultures.Doors Open 2022 — May 28 and 29Spend the day at the Museum enjoying free tours, family activities, live music, and more during Toronto’s 22nd annual Doors Open Festival!Watch the Of Body and Mind virtual immersive experienceOf Body and Mind is the second of four acts of IAM, an immersive multimedia performance about perspective in our pandemic time. Registration now open for 2022 Summer CampsThe Aga Khan Museum Camps return this summer, welcoming kids on-site and virtually to make art, friendship, and explore the power of image.Find out what's happening at the MuseumLearn about upcoming performances, lectures, events, and more at the Aga Khan MuseumWhat to expect when you visit the Aga Khan MuseumPlease review our list of Frequently Asked Questions about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enjoyable, and uplifting.June 28–July 3, 2022Rhythms of CanadaSummer FestivalLearn more about what's planned!IMAGE? The Power of the VisualIMAGE? The Power of the Visual explores image-making over the centuries through the lens of historic and contemporary artworks from diverse Muslim cultures.Doors Open 2022 — May 28 and 29Spend the day at the Museum enjoying free tours, family activities, live music, and more during Toronto’s 22nd annual Doors Open Festival!Watch the Of Body and Mind virtual immersive experienceOf Body and Mind is the second of four acts of IAM, an immersive multimedia performance about perspective in our pandemic time.Registration now open for 2022 Summer CampsThe Aga Khan Museum Camps return this summer, welcoming kids on-site and virtually to make art, friendship, and explore the power of image.Find out what's happening at the MuseumLearn about upcoming performances, lectures, events, and more at the Aga Khan MuseumWhat to expect when you visit the Aga Khan MuseumPlease review our list of Frequently Asked Questions about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enjoyable, and uplifting.VISITPROGRAMSEXHIBITIONSCOLLECTIONSLEARNPERFORMING ARTSPRIVATE EVENTS#MuseumWithoutWalls .learn-about p{ font-size:14px; }Plan Your VisitMoreTodayTomorrowThis WeekendMonday, May 16CLOSEDPlanning a visit to the Museum? Learn more about our enhanced health and safety measures.EXHIBITIONSA Romance of Many DimensionsMuseum Collection Rotation Theme: Sound and Music IMAGE? The Power of the VisualMore ExhibitionsPROGRAMSStudio Sessions: The Art of BookmakingOnline courseSelf-paced online course now available. Cities of the Islamic World: SyriaWebinar series (Self-paced/asychronous)First asynchronous episode launches Nov 18, 2021Full three-episode series available to stream on Dec. 2, 2021Islamic Art 101Online CourseSelf-paced course now available.Virtual Gallery GuidesDigital labels, guides, and audio tours are now available in the galleries. Self-guided; bring your own device Our first-ever podcast! This Being HumanNow available where ever you stream your podcasts. Subscribe today! More ProgramsVISIT USTickets and HoursPhotographyLocation and Parking More Visitor InformationTuesday, May 17OPEN: 10:00 AM — 5:30 PMPlanning a visit to the Museum? Learn more about our enhanced health and safety measures.EXHIBITIONSA Romance of Many Dimensions Museum Collection Rotation Theme: Sound and MusicIMAGE? The Power of the Visual More ExhibitionsPROGRAMSStudio Sessions: The Art of BookmakingOnline courseSelf-paced online course now available.Cities of the Islamic World: SyriaWebinar series (Self-paced/asychronous)First asynchronous episode launches Nov 18, 2021Full three-episode series available to stream on Dec. 2, 2021Islamic Art 101Online CourseSelf-paced course now available.Virtual Gallery GuidesDigital labels, guides, and audio tours are now available in the galleries. Self-guided; bring your own deviceOur first-ever podcast! This Being HumanNow available where ever you stream your podcasts. Subscribe today!More ProgramsVISIT USTickets and HoursPhotographyLocation and ParkingMore Visitor InformationSaturday, May 21 & Sunday, May 22OPEN: 10:00 AM — 5:30 PM Planning a visit to the Museum? Learn more about our enhanced health and safety measures.EXHIBITIONSA Romance of Many DimensionsMuseum Collection Rotation Theme: Sound and Music IMAGE? The Power of the VisualMore ExhibitionsPROGRAMS Studio Sessions: The Art of BookmakingOnline courseSelf-paced online course now available.Cities of the Islamic World: SyriaWebinar series (Self-paced/asychronous)First asynchronous episode launches Nov 18, 2021Full three-episode series available to stream on Dec. 2, 2021Islamic Art 101Online CourseSelf-paced course now available. Virtual Gallery GuidesDigital labels, guides, and audio tours are now available in the galleries. Self-guided; bring your own deviceOur first-ever podcast! This Being HumanNow available where ever you stream your podcasts. Subscribe today!More ProgramsVISIT USTickets and HoursPhotographyLocation and ParkingMore Visitor Information .popUpMore { background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left; } ..popUpMore a { color:#1277bb } ProgramsCalendarProgramsCalendarCurrent ProgramsExplore #MuseumWithoutWallsEnjoy the splendour of the Aga Khan Museum — without having to leave your front door.This Being Human">This Being HumanOur first-ever podcast!Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts!Live Online Tour">Live ToursOnline Live Tour with a CuratorPrograms CalendarEXHIBITIONSMore AboutCurrent Upcoming PastThe Aga Khan Museum has three primary exhibition spaces. On the first floor, the Collections Gallery and Bellerive Room are dedicated to showcasing the Museum’s Permanent Collection.In the Collections Gallery, visitors can enjoy rotating displays of nearly 200 masterpieces reflecting a broad range of artistic styles and representing more than ten centuries of human history.In the Bellerive Room, visitors are invited to explore selections from the impressive ceramic collection of the late Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan and Princess Catherine Aga Khan. Click here to learn about the Museum's Collection.On the second floor, the Aga Khan Museum presents several special exhibitions each year that feature works from the Museum alongside art from partner museums and installations by contemporary artists.These displays are complemented by performing arts programs, lectures, and workshops.Explore ExhibitionsMuseum Collection Rotation Theme: Sound and Music November 17 2021–June 20, 2022 The Museum CollectionGallery is dedicated to showcasing the artistic achievements and lasting legacies of Muslim civilizations between the 9th and 19th centuries.IMAGE? The Power of the Visual Showing April 9–September 5, 2022. Location: 2nd Floor Temporary Exhibition Gallery Digital exhibition experience available now.In the age of visual overload, how do we remind ourselves of the deeper meaning and power that images have held throughout history?A Romance of Many Dimensions Showing April 15–June 5, 2022 Location: 1st Floor Exhibition Gallery Cocks do not fight for their household gods, for the monuments of their ancestors, for glory, for liberty or for the safety of their children, but only because one will not give way to the other.- ThemistoclesAn Ocean in a Drop: Muslims in TorontoMay 20, 2022- Oct 31, 2022“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop” — Jalal al-Din RumiThe Silk Road: A Living HistoryOct 20, 2021- Apr 30, 2022Embark on a life-affirming quest across continents and cultures — without leaving the calming environs of the Aga Khan Park. *Terms and Conditions Apply by Ghazaleh AvarzamaniNov 06, 2021- Feb 27, 2022See the Aga Khan Museum in a new light with Ghazaleh Azarzamani’s exhibition *Terms and Conditions Apply.Hidden Stories: Books Along the Silk RoadsOct 09, 2021- Feb 27, 2022See 1,000 years of history leap off the page on a book-fuelled journey across the Silk Roads. .exploreCollection { border-style: solid; border-color: #1270b6; border-width: 8px; } Collections More About Collection Highlights RequestsThe Aga Khan Museum presents and collects art from historically significant Muslim civilizations as well as contemporary Muslim communities and diasporas around the world.The core of its Permanent Collection — spanning a vast geographic area from Spain and North Africa in the west, across the Middle East, to South Asia and China in the east —was assembled by Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan (1933–2003), uncle of His Highness, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.Prince Sadruddin began acquiring works of art in the 1950s while studying at Harvard University.Together with his wife, Princess Catherine Aga Khan, he continued to collect throughout his lifetime.His Highness the Aga Khan and his family have supported and expanded Prince Sadruddin’s collection since his death.Today, it represents the foundation of North America’s first museum dedicated exclusively to Islamic arts,where it is enhanced by superb objects from the private collections of Prince Amyn and His Highness the Aga Khanas well as new acquisitions, special exhibitions, and a rich roster of performances and public programs. Digitizing the Aga Khan Museum Collection Working to enhance scholarship and provide public access to the Aga Khan Museum Collection, the Aga Khan Museum launched a digitization project in 2017.Each year, the Museum’s curators, along with scholars worldwide, have researched and updated knowledge about objects in the Permanent Collection. New and revised Collection entries, often accompanied by suggested reading materials, are shared on the Aga Khan Museum’s website as part of this ongoing project.BROWSE THE COLLECTIONImage RequestsLoan Requests .learn-about p{ font-size:14px; }LearnMoreAboutSchools AdultsFamiliesResourcesResearch GrantsThe Aga Khan Museum provides engaging opportunities for lifelong learning for people of diverse ages and interests.Our educational programs are based on the Museum’s Permanent Collection, temporary exhibitions, and performing artsprograms, and focus on the promotion of pluralism, the history and diversity of Muslim civilizations, and theircontributions to artistic, scientific, and intellectual development of our shared world heritage.Renowned speakers, educators, and artists engage audiences in a variety of forums — from hands-on school programs to lectures,studio workshops, and tours. With a constantly changing roster of programs, events, and exhibitions, there’s always something todiscover for curious people of all ages.MoreCurrent Programs Visit GuidelinesTeachers ResourcesLecturesWorkshops and Courses ToursFamily Fun Sundays2022 AGA KHAN MUSEUM SUMMER CAMPS Learning Resources Teachers ResourcesAcademic ResourcesFrequently Asked QuestionsThe Faaiza Lalji and Ameel Somani Aga Khan Museum Williams College Research Grant The Faaiza Lalji and Ameel Somani Aga Khan Museum International Research Grant .popUpMore { background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left; } ..popUpMore a { color:#1277bb } PERFORMING ARTSMoreAboutPerformances & FilmsVideosPerforming arts and the material arts of Muslim civilizations have mutually inspired and informed each other formore than 1,400 years. A variety of Programs, showcasing local and international musicians, dancers, and otherperformers, generate creativity and the sharing of ideas. At the Aga Khan Museum, artists perform, collaborate,create, and inspire audiences through Programs that include showcase performances, classes and workshops, films,panel discussions, lectures, and even public jam sessions.The Aga Khan Museum has a strong educational vocation. As an educational institution, the Museum presents insightson the history of Muslim civilizations through thought-provoking activities and events. Talks, tours, readings andgallery programs offer a unique opportunity to interact with the Museum’s collection, exhibitions and experts.MoreAuditoriumPerformancesFilmsPop-UpsFrom works by new and emergent young media artists, to master musicians who have toured the world — explore highlights from select programming hosted on-stage at the Aga Khan Museum.In an effort to continue to illuminate the arts and cultures of world civilizations, the Aga Khan Museum is proud toshowcase highlights from select on-stage programming online for all to explore.Spark a curiosity for discovery, deepenyour understanding of diversity, and discover the astonishing breadth and eloquence of performances that show the manyways in which cross-cultural dialogue can take place through the arts.See Videos .dot { height: 15px; width: 15px; margin: 0 2px; background-color: #bbb; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; transition: background-color 0.6s ease;} .activeSlide { background-color: #717171;}.buttonwrapper{ text-align:center; margin:auto; display:block;} Private EventsMore About Weddings & Social Events Corporate EventsPhotographyCREATE AN EXCEPTIONAL EVENT AT THE AGA KHAN MUSEUMWhether your special event is large, small, private, or corporate, the Aga Khan Museum offers a variety of premium indoor and outdoor venues to choose from.Located just 15-minutes from downtown Toronto, the Aga Khan Museum features stunning masterpieces of art with Pritzker Prize–winning design by architect Fumihiko Maki.Venues include a 335-seat auditorium, a room inspired by a Persian salon, a collections gallery, a courtyard enclosed by glass and paved with geometric-patterned stonework, and more.With its remarkable art, architecture, landscaping, and catering by Toronto’s celebrated and award-winning chef, Mark McEwan, the Aga Khan Museum is a picturesque, unique, and memorable space to hold your next extraordinary event.MorePLAN YOUR DREAM WEDDING AT THE AGA KHAN MUSEUMDownload the GuideWe know how important this day is to you and how long you’ve dreamed about it.This is why when you book your wedding at the Aga Khan Museum, you’ll be paired with one of our professional and detail-oriented event planners to bring to life the exact, one-of-a-kind, wedding you’ve always imagined.With a wide array of options available to make your day magical, you’ll have a variety of choices when it comes to your space, menu, décor, photo shoot locations, and more.You can even have a romantic outdoor tented wedding under the stars.Please inquire about our tent rental options.Your wedding day should be a day for you to relax because everything is taken care of, which is why our events team has access to the city’s best planners, décor companies, and florists.MoreHOLD YOUR NEXT CORPORATE EVENT OR MEETING AT THE AGA KHAN MUSEUMDownload the GuideThe feel of a successful corporate event plays a large part in how attendees connect to the presented content and purpose of the gathering.With multiple options, on-site parking, and optional private gallery tours, the Aga Khan Museum is the ideal location for your next town hall meeting, seminar, dinner, reception, or training session.Whether your group is large or small, you’ll find an assortment of suitable spaces to match the size of your team and your goals for the feel for your corporate event.You’ll also have access to state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment to meet your lighting, audio, and video needs.With all of your preferences in mind, our events staff will help you take advantage of all the museum has to offer by creating a memorable and enjoyable corporate event for everyone involved.MorePhotography at the Aga Khan Museum and Aga Khan ParkThe 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.Outside the MuseumVisitors to the Aga Khan Park are enthusiastically encouraged to take pictures while there. The Park is open seven days a week from dawn until dusk (closing at 10 pm from April 1 to October 31). Its formal gardens, designed by renowned landscape architect Vladimir Djurovic, feature beautiful trees, manicured lawns, and five reflecting poolsInside the MuseumVisitors can take photographs inside the Museum, but the use of flash is not allowed in the galleries. Selfie sticks and tripods are also prohibited in the galleries. Photography is sometimes restricted in the second-floor gallery. Please read the signs or consult a Museum representative to see whether any temporary restrictions are in place. Booking a Professional PhotoshootProfessional wedding or engagement photoshoots, using your photographer, can be booked in 90-minute blocks in the Park. A photo permit is required. Wedding photoshoots inside the Museum are only available if you have booked your wedding with us.Please contact us at [email protected] for more details, so we can work with you to plan a memorable photoshoot that you will take pride in for a lifetime.Commercial InquiriesIf your business or corporation is interested in shooting photographs or filming at the Museum or Park for commercial purposes, please send us an email for more information, contract & rates..mediaTab .video-block h4 { display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; /* text-overflow: ellipsis; */ height: 40px; /* height: auto; */ overflow: hidden;} .mediaTab .video-block p{ padding: 0 15px; height: 120px; overflow: hidden; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 5; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; text-overflow: ellipsis; } Welcome To Our #MuseumWithoutWallsMore Engage with the IdeasInteractive experiences featuring artists and curatorsPlay and LearnFamily-friendly activities and resources for educators Tour the CollectionsHighlights from our exhibitions and collectionsWatch and ListenPerformance videos, playlists, and moreVisit Our #MuseumWithoutWallsOUR CORPORATE SUPPORTERSGet connected. 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