Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is one of the city’s premier cultural attractions and a must-see destination. Fully accessible and welcoming to all, the AGO offers an inspiring experience for art lovers, curious explorers, and first-time visitors alike.
Discover a world-class collection of more than 120,000 artworks, from cutting-edge contemporary works to powerful art by Indigenous and Canadian artists, alongside renowned European masterpieces. Beyond the galleries, enjoy dynamic exhibitions, engaging programs, and immersive experiences that reflect diverse voices and global perspectives.
Make the most of your visit by stopping at one of our satellite shops located throughout the gallery, offering art books, unique gifts, and thoughtfully designed souvenirs.
Sunday Best: The Power & The Glory of Black Style- On Now
Sunday Best explores the history and influence of Black style, tracing the connections between fashion, identity, migration, activism and self-expression. Through fashion, visual art, photography and media, the exhibition celebrates the tradition of dressing in one’s “best” while highlighting the role of style and self-fashioning in Black communities from the 1880s to today. Making its world debut in Toronto, the exhibition offers a rich look at the cultural stories and creativity behind Black fashion and style.
Melissa Auf der Maur: My ‘90s Rock Photographs – On Now
This exhibition features more than 200 photographs by Canadian musician and photographer Melissa Auf der Maur, offering an intimate look at the 1990s alternative rock scene. Best known as the bassist for Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins, Auf der Maur documented life on tour, backstage and among the crowds, capturing the independent spirit of a decade before smartphones and digital photography. Through her personal archive, the exhibition offers a nostalgic look at ’90s music, culture and the experiences of a generation.
Danh Vo: Ships that pass in the night – Opens December 1, 2026
For his Canadian museum debut, artist Danh Vo brings together organic materials, sculpture and historical objects in an installation inspired by the ongoing transformations of nature and gardening. Combining plant cuttings, mushrooms, bronze sculptures, ceramics and personal works by his father, Vo explores the connections between the living and the inanimate. Bringing together objects shaped by centuries of trade, migration, conflict and intimacy, the exhibition offers a unique look at the relationships between art, history and the natural world.
Whether you’re an art aficionado, new to the art scene or a family looking for fun, the AGO has a variety of events for all ages. Click here to plan your visit and see what’s happening today!
