Conveniently located in downtown Toronto and fully accessible, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is one of North America’s greatest art galleries.
Immerse yourself in a large collection of over 120,000 artworks that ranges from cutting-edge contemporary pieces to significant works by Indigenous and Canadian artists, as well as European masterpieces. Don’t miss seeing iconic pieces such as Massacre of The Innocents by Peter Paul Rubens and original Group of Seven Canadian artworks, which have earned the gallery global recognition.
Explore the world of art within the gallery’s beautiful architecture, designed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry. Complete your visit with a delicious meal at AGO Bistro and discover artful gifts at shopAGO!
David Blackwood: Myth & Legend – On Now until July 26, 2026
A sweeping tribute to David Blackwood’s extraordinary printmaking legacy, where ice, sea, and story capture Newfoundland and Atlantic Canada with quiet power and unforgettable beauty.
One of Canada’s best-known printmakers, David Blackwood (1941–2022) put onto paper an enduring vision of Newfoundland. Born and raised on Bonavista Bay, his hauntingly beautiful images—suffused with struggle and myth—are drawn from childhood memories, dreams, superstitions, legends, and oral traditions.
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!
