Aga Khan Museum, Art museum in North York, Toronto, Canada
The Aga Khan Museum exhibits over 1,200 artifacts spanning ten centuries, including ceramics, metalwork, and paintings from Islamic cultures worldwide.
The museum opened in 2014 after relocating from its planned London location, with architect Fumihiko Maki designing the contemporary building on former Bata Shoes property.
The permanent collection presents works from various Islamic periods, with the Bellerive Room displaying Persian ceramics from Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan's collection.
Located at 77 Wynford Drive, the museum features temporary exhibitions, workshops, performances, and educational programs throughout the year.
The museum building shares a 6.8-hectare site with the Ismaili Centre, surrounded by gardens designed by Lebanese landscape architect Vladimir Djurovic.
Location: Toronto
Inception: 2014
Architects: Fumihiko Maki
Official opening: 2014
Address: 77 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1K1 M3C 1K1 Toronto
Website: https://agakhanmuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 43.72539,-79.33233
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
Toronto offers numerous attractions for families with children. The Toronto Zoo in Scarborough houses more than 5000 animals from all continents. The Ontario Science Centre in Don Valley East presents interactive exhibits on science and technology. The Royal Ontario Museum downtown displays collections on natural and cultural history. Recreational facilities include Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan with rides and shows, Ontario Place on the western waterfront, and Centreville Amusement Park on the Toronto Islands. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada in the Entertainment District houses thousands of marine animals. The CN Tower provides observation decks above the city. Fort York interprets early 19th-century military history, while Black Creek Pioneer Village portrays rural Ontario life in the 1860s. Several parks and natural areas are suitable for family outings. The Toronto Botanical Garden in North York displays regional plants. The Scarborough Bluffs rise up to 300 feet (90 meters) above Lake Ontario. Riverdale Farm in the Riverdale neighborhood is a working farm with domestic animals. Tommy Thompson Park on an artificial peninsula serves as a bird sanctuary.
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