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 a day of it with a visit to AGO Bistro, featuring seasonal, locally inspired cuisine, and explore shopAGO for art books, unique gifts, and thoughtfully designed souvenirs.
Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm – Opens March 24, 2026
Organized by the National Portrait Gallery in London, from Paul McCartney’s personal archive, comes more than 250 photographs of this incredible moment in time. A behind-the-scenes look at the meteoric rise of one of the world’s most celebrated bands, these images reveal Paul McCartney as a multifaceted artist.
These intimate and historic photographs, shown alongside video clips and archival materials, capture both the intensity of The Beatles touring schedule and the energy of the era, as well more intimate views of his bandmates John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
Collective Visions: Celebrating 25 Years of Photography – On Now
In 1984, for its first major exhibition of photography, the AGO relied on loans from local collectors. In a jubilant reversal, on the occasion of the department’s 25th anniversary, the museum presents this exhibition drawn from the rich collection the AGO has since built, featuring artworks chosen by the community that has helped it flourish.
In a departure from traditional curatorial models, Collective Visions: Celebrating 25 Years of Photography is shaped by more than 80 artists, collectors, donors, curators, community leaders, and scholars, beginning with a selection by Curator Emeritus Maia-Mari Sutnik. Structured as an “exquisite corpse”—the collaborative game popularized by the Surrealists in the 1920s—each participant selects a photograph in response to the previous choice. Unfolding image by image, the exhibition reveals a web of relationships, sensibilities, and perspectives, offering a living portrait of photography’s evolving place in Toronto’s cultural landscape.
Ranbir Sidhu: No Limits – On Now
Making his museum debut, Canadian artist Ranbir Sidhu brings his futuristic vision to the AGO with an exhibition of three new monumental sculptures. Sidhu’s strikingly contemporary large-scale works are technically audacious and culturally resonant monuments, that meld the past, present, and future into a singular, striking vision.
Blurring the line between form and ideas, industry and intuition, Sidhu seamlessly weaves Sikh history and iconography into a contemporary visual language. His ambitious sculptural works are exquisitely engineered in a variety of metals.
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!
