Reviews of Aga Khan Museum (Tourist Attraction)

Dennis Mackey

Great museum filled with interesting cultural, religion and historical displays covering Iran, the middle east and the surrounding areas. Very educational. Free entry on Wednesday evenings 4 - 8 pm. Parking is $10 flat.

Anna Aala

It was very informative and interesting to see the art and history of Islam. The architecture of the place was beautiful and it brought light within its walls.

shivniD

The buildings and grounds themselves are pure architectural works of art! The museums permanent collection isnt huge, but its diverse and very well laid out. It's great for people like me, who have more enthusiasm than energy cuz you can appreciate every piece they have without being tired of looking at stuff by the end of it. I went when there was a special exhibit (The Moon) and it was pretty great too! Some days they have free admission and discounted tickets for the special exhibits, which are even better prices (regular admission is pretty awesome too). The museum is really all about art and I liked learning about religion through the symbolism and motifs in the pieces! I would recommend to anyone living in Toronto and definitely to anyone visiting, so make some time for it even if your trip is short!

Al Moledina

The museum building itself is a beautiful piece of architecture, with stunning projections, a central courtyard that is open to the sky, surrounded by full height glass walls. The museum has many rare artifacts from all over the world, which bring the rich past history to life. There is lots to see, including musical shows and dances, a theme based section that changes periodically. The in-house cafe has a choice of tasty and healthy delicacies. Don't forget to stop by the gift shop on your way out.

Mahyar Moharer

Awesome Museum in Toronto Looking for weekend plans? Venture through The World of the Fatimids and take in the beauty of our contemporary art installations complimented by light-filled spaces. Then, play a game of chess in the Aga Khan Park and finish off picturesque day with tapas and drinks at Museum's Diwan Restaurant.

Tram Ngo

We had a wonderful time at Aga Khan and learned so much about Islamic culture. The architecture is magnificent! Great spot for photos as well. We took our toddler there and spent about 1.5 hours there. The building is beautiful outside as well as inside. There is a cafe, restaurant and gift shop inside. Nice place for a date.

kirit pandya

The museum is with beautiful architecture in & out.It has very old good valueble collection & well organised with beautiful lighting settings.

rahim valli

The building itself is a work of art, stunning architecture, clean lines and beautiful simple geometry create an appealing aesthetic. Thoughtful exhibits and decent layout. Great place to educate youngsters and the young at heart about the diversity of Muslim civilizations from the past across continents and different areas of the globe. Also a great place to bring out of town visitors or spend the afternoon having a picnic in the gardens and green spaces outside. Transit accessible, wheelchair accessible, also plenty of parking, friendly staff and volunteers, overall an excellent visit.

Anita Windisman

A beautiful, spacious, and modern museum which showcases the artistic, intellectual and scientific contributions of Muslim civilizations. Has a coffee shop and gift shop, in addition to a pricy restaurant "Diwan". Staff are very helpful and friendly. Pro tip: Toronto residents can get free passes to this museum through the Toronto Public Library Museum + Arts Pass program.

SARANG CHAUHAN

it's a huge place with picturesque exterior. if you have a creative eye and lights are in your favour you might be at great luck. but the information provided as a part of museum is "fractured" and totally subjective. you also need to pay 20$ for entry except on Wednesday. my advice is if you are in Toronto do visit this place for photography but you won't miss anything if you don't go in.

X Li

Really a nice and modern museum. My daughter loves it very much.

Alex Lyon

Good to go there once. Beautiful place to get good photos and ticket isn't very expensive too.

Wang Andrew

This museum is pretty good. It must be perfect if there will be more and more items on display. I like this place and I recommend you to visit. I took lots of pics which staffs permitted. Much more things should be visited and discovered.

darryl hurs

Was a decent museum - not huge and not a lot of variety in artificers, it’s also a bit out of the way and overpriced - $20 per adult With that said I learned a lot and it was a good Saturday afternoon A one time only experience

Anna Maramba

It’s a beautiful piece of architecture. Seeing and walking into the building was enough reason for me to visit the museum. It’s not a big museum but enough to learn, understand and appreciate the culture and history. Little bits of information is sometimes more useful for me as I can spend more time on each item. They also have activity areas which makes the museum child-friendly.

Aly Sunderji

I have visited the museum twice before, both times were relativity positive experiences, minus the staff trying (and succeeding) to upsell me at the gift shop (I spent well over $100 each of those times). I visited this past week with my sister and had a horrendous experience, upon entering we were asked if we had tickets, and I said we are visiting the cafe and Bellerive room, we got a funny look, but we brushed it off.. we went to the gift shop 12 mins before closing time and asked if we could come inside... the woman at the door said in an annoyed voice "Are you actually going to buy something!?" I was absolutely stunned and caught off guard... she probably made this comment due to the racist stigma that all South Asians are cheap... seeing my reaction she jokingly said "hahaha, if you don't buy something i'll have you banned" trying to uncomfortably make light of her previous comment... I felt quite uncomfortable being in there and left. (in past visits I've bought scarves, CDs, 8 different books, coasters, key chains, bookmarks, prayer beads, and a tie) The museum is absolutely architecturally stunning.. I visit museums in every city I travel to... my particular favourite is the Met in NYC, they have an immensely large collection of artefacts from Muslim civilisations, as well as a gift shop that has items in all price ranges. architecturally, AKM is one of the finest museums I have seen, but the collection and gallery are quite underwhelming given the $20 entrance fee... I love the museum, but the staff/volunteers needs to be upgraded or trained on customer service and not generalising customers based on their racial background.

A. N. K. Mizan

Like this place. Nice historical objects based on silk route and rise of Islam.

Jamie Carr

This is a very good museum, that beautifully presents its tight collection. The design of the building is beautiful, with lots of light in the lobby. The main exhibition room takes around an hour for a good look at the items. There is a lovely range of attifants from across Syria, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Spain and India. Of particular note are the writings and drawings from 16th century Iran covering the Shahnameh.

Javier Rodriguez

Amazing Museum and a beautiful place

Ash21 L

I always want to come. The archetechical of the building & the landscape of this place are very beautiful. It is very peaceful to come and sit outside. I will definitely visit the inside of the museum. I spent too much time taking pictures outside, i will definitely come again. Strongly recommend this place

Parsa Tayebi

Very intriguing and interesting items of Muslim cultures on display in the museum, and also some hands on activities available inside the exhibits. The architecture of the building is also a wondernof it's own. Also, the moon exhibit is very interesting. Took me about 1.5 hours to tour, but if you want to see everything it'll take around 2-2.5 hours. Never a bad time to visit this museum, would definitely recommend.

Christina Swindells-Nader

So many lovely examples of pattern and tiling in a beautiful building. I was chaperoning a school trip focused on tiling and use of colour. It was excellently delivered.

Lindsay Gilliss

Very beautiful exterior place to walk through. I enjoyed the contrast and the symbolism for the fountians as they were pivitoal for the history of Iraqui and Syrian art and architecture. From what artifacts were there it was beautiful however I think there could be some depth needed to emphasis other aspects of the culture. The price being 20 dollars for admission was medicore for what the worth was. The VIP lounge is not very big and offers little to what you pay for. I did enjoy the staff and their knowledge on the works and security were making frequent patrols. I would recommend a tour of the outside if you dont have the money.

Nick Xie

Really beautiful building and exhibits. Great look into a culture that I'm fairly unfamiliar with. Only complaint is that the size of the museum is a little small considering the price ($20 for adults, $12 for students before Presto discount). There's really only two exhibits but both are quite good

Ahmad Ayyub

Nice museum to visit if you are interested in calligraphy, carpets, porcelaine and intricate carvings. It is a small museum so expect to spend 45 mins to 90 mins between the permanent collection and temporary exhibits. The building is quite nice and minimalistic and has a courtyard in the middle.

Polina Karasova

Pros: You can see some really unique things there. Interesting description of artifacts Life music is played couple of times a day Unusual architecture of museum and garden Cons: Too pricy, $20/person + $10 parking Museum is smaller than it looks

Emod Vafa

The Museum represents a historical turning point and send a bold political and social message of peace to the world. I love this place , Amazing. The museum is great and they change the items every now and then so every time you go you expect to see new things. Very educational as well. I have been attending many events in Agha Khan Museum as well, such as Sufi Whirling dervishes, Persian music by Rumi Canada, and Turkish musics. Over all its a great place that supports artists. Love it

bilal shawar

Wonderful design and setup ..... the exhibit stuff is almost perfect ..... everything is clean, clear, well organized .... on the other hand the museum has alot to show to the people all around the world of different cultures, the museums has an easy access, low cost parking, acceptable entrance fees and wonderful outdoor landscape....... everyone has to visit.

Shirin Montebare

Had so much fun at Agha Khan Museum. The special event they had was “Moon”. it was lovely. the giant moon hanging from the ceiling was so beautiful. had so much fun. Definitely recommend it

U Sweet Mama

The best place to visit with school going kids, friends and family. Best place for family, corporate and business dinners. They have lots of parking space and the Museum itself is a great logo of architecture and the out side is full of flowers and lakes.

Malik Mussadiq Kharak

I need only 3 of the future of the game and focus on the pass and push the rank of the game in the next day of a series about the pubg game that has a few different levels in a different world and has more uid in its own way by playing the game of blackjack against it with its game against it to be checked..

Hasan Syed

Agha Khan museum has done a fantastic job in preserving and curating Islamic history. the temporary and standard exhibits are worth paying a visit. the architecture of the building also borrows from the rich Islamic tradition. it's a serene experience everytime i visit.

DANGRA QUEEN

Excellent piece and history. Some activities for children. Temporary exhibits are usually there for awhile. Therefore, depends when u go, there will be different things showcasing. Coat check is for free and there's little cafeteria. But be prepared to pay $5 for a cookie. The gift shop have wonderful items but I believe some items are extremely overpriced. And there's a posh restaurant name Diwan with a changing menu but give u the experience of Africa and the Middle East in the taste of your food.

dom adr

Good place to kill some time. Lots of parking. Big interior, nice layout. nothing crazy really, 4 stars is perfect for this place.

Rahim Bukhari

A good place to learn about Islamic art n culture. I'd personally add more exhibits as it doesn't cover everything. But worth a visit.

Falik Mohammad Khwaja

The museum is an architectural marvel All the artefacts and pieces are carefully placed along with their history mentioned, definitely recommend to get one of the guides to show you around. You really get to know about Islamic history over time. Parking is a little expensive at $10 regardless of time spent there ( they have both overground and basement parking)

Salam Khalil

Amazing place with its authentic historical collection where you go back deep down into time and know ancient cultures and history.

deep fried pepsis

An interesting museum with a beautiful building and park. The museum features various Muslim works that you won't find in the ROM or other museums. It's a bit accessible through transit, but with the building of the Crosstown access to the museum will get easier. It is also a small museum but I can't complain since it was free admission when I went.

Antonio Zurita

Amazing museum with some exhibitions about Muslim culture among others. Right now there's a good exhibition about the moon and it influence with several cultures and religions. The architecture of the building is wonderful

Sara Almaraz

Wednesday after 4 pm entry is free. This museum is beautiful, you can use two hours to see the whole museum and even if it is kind of far from downtown it is totally worth it to visit.

Sean Fordyce

This museum has well-curated items with no fillers. I was surprised to see so many extremely rare items where there are only a few in the world. The presentation is wonderful with extra space around each item. I did find the lighting was darker than I would have preferred to see some items but that is a quibble. The tour was very well done by a knowledgeable person who gave many extra insights. We went to the restaurant as well and the food was very good.

Mauricio Kimura

Went there on a Monday, but this museum closes on this day. Just saw the outside garden and front, very well maintained, showing respect for the muslin community. Seems to be a great place to visit and learn a lot more about this fascinating ancient culture. Hope I can go again in the future.

Ayesha Adamjee

A decent selection presented wonderfully. I wouldn't say it's worth the $20 entrance and $10 parking but I would recommend checking it out on Wednesday nights when it's free to the public.

Arvin Can

Amazing experience. Love the history. Their permanent collection is a must see. Family Day is every Sunday so bring the kids.

Shyla Tibando

Visited this beautiful museum for Doors Open. This complex is world class. The park outside invites you to linger and gaze at the perfect infinity fountain pools. Inside holds a tremendous amount of thought provoking detail. Each piece of the collection is refined, with its own story.

Andrew Fletcher Cole

Not what I’d call the “#1 reason to visit Toronto” (as Lonely Planet has claimed) but certainly a place providing a small (and relatively pricey) taste of Islamic culture, the museum is a beautiful building to behold from the outside but inside it is filled with few artifacts that are laid out rather unimaginatively. Free entrance 4-8pm Wednesdays (incl an extra guided tour at 630pm). Lots of programming and what looks to be a good restaurant (now open for dinner on Wednesdays) in Diwan.

Laura Trop

One of the fascinating experience in the museum of Islamic Art. Exposition is incredible and includes treasures of Ottoman, Persian, indian and Central Asian regions. Some of the art pieces were borrowed from Louvre museum. They also providing concerts, social and private events. Light show were available in December, 2018. There are souvenir store, restaurant, coatcheck and parking.

Zeeshan Mahmood

A great place to experience the history of art and culture of medieval Islamic world.

Trevor Clarke

Very interesting collection. If you are at all interested in art, history, or the culture, you will definitely find the museum interesting. If you don't want to pay, some days at certain times are free.

Mir Ahmad Akbari

Visit Agha Khan museum in Toronto if you're interested in the artistic, intellectual and historical aspect of Islam and Muslim world. It’s a welcoming and peaceful place. If you’re lucky enough, very friendly staff which would be your tour guide and enrich your visit more :)

Romie

Not just the beautiful architecture but they have absolutely beautiful garden. Loved the visit for a short lavender garden photoshoot.

Salim Rajan

The exhibition on the upper floor was being changed and closed, however the ground floor exhibition and restaurant were open. I had guests from abroad and they enjoyed the exhibition, gift shop and the park. Weather was good too to visit the park

Sharifa Sidhu

I reviewed the Aga Khan Museum a few days ago and they removed my review. There was nothing offensive in my review just the truth about my visit and not being allowed to take pictures of the gardens or notify the guest that they would not be able to take picture of the garden because of wedding. The gardens are open to the public but I was kicked out for wanting to take personal images that would not be used for anything other than a memory for me. I paid to go to the museum and was rudely kicked off the grounds. I emailed the museum and not even an apology that I had a bad experience was given. If you want a private event to stay private, don't allow access to anyone else. Further, the second flow exhibit was underwhelming given the $20 admission fee.

farzod darzi

The building alone is a gorgeous piece of architecture. The collection is from all over the Islamic influenced regions is Asia, Europe and Africa. It's very educational if you want to more and be able to distinguish Arabic, Persian, Turkish or African Islamic art.

Calin Alexander

A wonderful place to explore Arabic culture. Highly recommended for everyone and anyone, this is something everyone should see. The special exhibitions are great to see and if you think you can't afford to go there is a free day every week!

Aslam Ramzanali

The architecture and the ambience of this building is amazing. The guides and volunteers are very friendly and helpful and the exhibitions are constantly changing with emphasis on Islamic art.

Ray Mirshahi

I really loved the museum and enjoyed a walk in the beautiful park before and after the museum visit.

Hana Barakat

It was very quiet and calm. I like how the lights were dimmed. Fun and fast fun with the kids.

Imran A (CrispyImmy)

Great display of Muslim history and artifacts. Beautiful architecture and they often have different displays set up in the foyer. Employees are kind and they serve halal food at a consession. I've had Altef as a tour guide and he was great. There is a main gallery and a rotating gallery that changes every so often. The Ismaili center is also right beside the building and is quite an attractive building as well. Students get a 40% discount as well. There was a human sized playable chess board outside as well.

Mario Lauande Lacroix

Impressive museum. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and amiable. They are always giving you some extra information and gives periodic tours. There is a central area you can eat and enjoy the sun creating a mosaic pin the walls. Worth the visit.

Monica Daigneault

Have had the museum as a place to visit and wasn't disappointed. The museum gives the visitor an insight into middle eastern history along with treasured old Koran's. To be able to view these beautiful manuscripts and see the artistry is stunning.

Charles Kaiser

A beautiful building housing an outstanding collection of art and artifacts that helps visitors to.explore new perspectives on Islamic civilization. Well curated and with a great array of audio tours available on your mobile device (don't forget your headphones or earbuds). I like the fact that photography was permitted (without flash please!) I enjoy being able to take a photograph of interesting pieces so that I can study them after my visit. My visit left me wishing that I read Arabic, as so many of the pieces have beautiful calligraphy. Many pieces are from the Quran and also from pieces of great Islamic literature. Beautiful works of illuminated manuscripts and other artwork abound.

Cheryl Lewis-Thurab

The Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre are beautiful both inside and out. This was my second visit. The tour guides are amazing presenters and well informed about the exhibits. Staff is courteous and helpful. Lunch at the restaurant is simply delicious and never disappoints. Will definitely return in the summer and will include a tour of the gardens and surrounding area.

Jumana Ch

It's a small museum but very well maintained. I especially loved the architecture both inside and outside the building. Great way to learn about Islamic art and design. There is a fancy restaurant inside that serves Middle Eastern/Indian-fusion food. The decor is neat and you get a nice view of the museum grounds from the large windows. Parking is a flat $10 regardless of how long you spend here.

Darren Donahue

I enjoyed the museum and I do recommend it for anyone interested in Muslim civilizations and/or history. The museum itself is contemporary and the inner courtyard is a lovely spot to relax with something from the cafe. However, overall, the collection is quite small to justify the $20 entrance fee

mehdi masha

Just came out of the museum because of covid second floor was closed.

P Nocetti

I’m in love with this place the view is something else, you will enjoy amazing sunset here. Everybody is so friendly and kind

Shirin Tahir Khawaja

A must visit...time and again. Just once is not enough et all. An absolute heaven for historic artifacts lovers esp. the ones who appreciate Islamic art. Mesmerizing collections. When you are at the Aga Khan Muesum time flies, one must keep at least 2 hours (which too is not a good justice) but at least. Adjacent is the beautiful Aga Khan Park. Views are awesome. Sitting there helps you get some inner peace.... Highly recommended.

K K

The museum is beautiful from the outside with lovely gardens and pools. I recommend going on Wednesday evenings when admission is free. After you've seen the permanent collection it can get a little old to see them again. Check out the website for special exhibits.

Chris Levien

Great place to learn about Muslim culture and see various artifacts and treasures. I believe our daughter loved the treasure dig, the lego, the magnetic snap it building and she learned how to play chess. The games for kids were able to keep her attention but are not really that hard to do at home. This museum is more for the adults though. More exhibits and lots to learn.

Ben Hew

This museum is a hidden gem. While not as popular as some of the other museums in the city, this place is well worth the visit. I highly recommend booking the architectural tour as it offers a comprehensive view of the building, which itself is gorgeous. The Ismaili artwork/history contained therein are unique and beautiful. I ate a prix fixe menu at Diwan and the food is middle eastern inspired - they take ideas from all sorts of cuisines in that area and the meal was delicious.

Cindy Law

A small slice of the art, books, and contributions to civilization from the many Islamic cultures through time. Beautiful exhibits, lovely museum.

Marcus H!!

The museum has a fairly small collection but is very well designed and modern. Please note that at some times during the day some services are closed off for prayers. Very striking and visual non interactive display.

Ashish Masurekar

An excellent display of Persian, Mughal art work. They have a large collection of books and manuscripts. The museum is designed well and they have a very good collection which they keep on changing from time to time. Definitely one of the places to visit in Toronto if you are an art buff. They also have a gift shop with a wide variety of Turkish crockery, silk ties, silk scarfs and beautiful art work for sale.

Sara Tabet

One of the best attractions I visited while in Toronto. If you're interested in History, Islamic culture, old manuscripts, and just an overall beautiful building, I highly recommend this museum. Seeing old manuscripts of Quran's and artifacts from Syria, Turkey, Egypt, Iran, Iraq and more was fascinating! I also loved the manuscripts by Sufi masters such as Rumi and Hafez. Absolutely beautiful. The outside is as beautiful as the inside.

SIMON JUDE n AUDREY Athaide

A beautiful place with well appointed grounds, immaculate buildings and very insightful and inspirational exhibits driven by current world situations.

Jamie Chesson

I did enjoy it, but am not sure if I would go back for the actual museum. It was very educational and a great experience, the reason for my rating is it was a bit small and somewhat unorganized. The moon exhibit was pretty cool, the grounds were beautiful. It would be very easy to spend some time there.

Megan RC

I highly recommend visiting this world class museum! I had an amazing experience visiting the Aga Khan. Not only is it spectacular architecturally, but the way in which they display their collection is innovative and informative. The artifacts they have are impressive, and with many audio tours available you can visit the museum many times, each time having a different experience. Such a peaceful space!

Tania Walsh

Great for families, free family tours, free coat check, great kids activities in the educational centre. Takes a couple hours to see everything. I suggest bringing the kids to the educational centre first so their art can dry while you view the exhibits.

mukhtar hashim

I was truly amazed, it was an incredible experience will definitely visit this place again as things keep changing every time.

Midhun Harikumar

Neat and well maintained museum. The architecture is astonishing as well as the surrounding pool and park. Definitely a must visit venue for an art enthusiast. Wednesday's evenings are free entry. Underground parking is available. Permanent collection on the first floor is good and can take around an hour to complete. They would have some temporary collections on the second floor or some events going on. This would mean you can go back multiple times. The staff are friendly and helpful.

Hope M. Pelufo

Beautiful museum with plenty of chill spaces, comfortable couches, etc. I was so impressed to learn that the show tickets allow admission to the museum. The Moon exhibit was very good. I enjoyed all the displays.

Chris Fuerth

We had a great time. You can take photos everywhere that's not a special exhibit. Plan for 3 hours or so. There are a number of cultural presentations as well.

Kiana Mozayyan

Lovely collection of Iranian and Islamic art and architecture. I'd recommend getting a tour of the building as well. It's designed Maki, an amazing Japanese architect. The museum also has a wonderful garden perfect for a walk or having lunch under the trees.

Arsalan Alim

I've been here a few times now and I absolutely love this museum. If you have a connection or an interest in Islamic societies this place is a goldmine of information. I've learned something new everytime I've visited and it's lead me down some really cool rabbit holes. I'm very grateful for this museum as it has helped me learn so much about the history of my ancestors.

Lisa Barrett

Had a birthday lunch with my sister at Diwan today. I ordered Tandoori chicken wrap w/fries. The sandwich was delicious. I feel like the wrap was made fresh. The chicken had a really nice kick to it. I'm a spice lover. I was afraid that it may be too spicy after the initial hit, but it only got more delicious. Excellent choice! I would definitely go back and I would definitely order the same meal. I had the prosecco and it went to my head, 1/2 a glass. A lightweight! The fries were a little limp and greasy. I think they could have done a better job with those. Lunch was priced totally reasonable; under $50 with an alcoholic beverage. Generous portion also.

Susan Walker

They welcomed me as a VIP. Very rare and interesting items and the floorplan is easy to understand and walk. 40$ for a pair of tickets is a reasonable price. However, there's a lack of light in several spaces. I guess it's designed like that on purpose but some visitors could use more light. Thanks for the visit. I enjoyed it.

gloria lai

This is the best place for photoshoot!!! I love love love the architecture of this place. Everyone needs to come check out this museum!!!

Sebastian John

Brilliant museum with an architectural design to behold. Would highly recommend registering for a tour when you are there to learn more about the building itself as it is absolutely beautiful. The collection is decent sized for a museum that has been around for just 5 years. Also have to say the staff is beyond helpful as they carefully direct patrons around the various exhibits at the museum. Ask if they are doing tours to the Ismail center at the reception to get an opportunity to see that building as well when there.

Ramsha

It’s a nice small museum which can easily be explored in an hour. I’m just not sure if it’s worth the $20 entry fee.

Jessica Ibbitson

This is a nice museum. The permanent exhibit is really interesting and beautiful and not all the pieces are behind glass or out of reach which makes it an interactive experience. To be millimeters away from a 1000 year old piece of pottery is very moving. The museum often has free cultural events and on the night that we were there 3 men were playing traditional Arabic music at the entrance. The staff in the gift shop were extremely friendly and kind. I will be back in the summer to see the grounds. Tip: it’s free from 4-8pm on Wednesdays.

Frank C.

The items in this museum are well-curated. I was amazed to find so many really rare things, many of which are only found in a few places on the planet. The presentation is fantastic, with enough room surrounding each item. I've visited this museum a few times and I simply adore it. Every time I've gone, I've learnt something new, and it's led me down some very amazing rabbit holes.

Pedram Darban

A nice array of middle eastern arts and artifacts in this musuem, and the 2nd floor is a rotating collection so probably new things every year. And lastly the restuarant serves great food to top up the experience

Mustafa Alusi

Whether on a cold or hot day, it’s never a bad time to visit this place. The architecture on its own is worth the visit, and the exhibitions are always informative. So much to see. The have a bean bag seating are on the first floor, don’t sit there because you’ll fall asleep to the low lightening and background music. Great experience. Staff are amazing, helpful and polite

Shoaib Shaikh

Nice place. Well maintained, clean and the staff are welcoming.

Ibtesam Syed

Peaceful and serene, with a lovely collection of old manuscripts and artifacts. A lovely way to spend a day. It isn't very crowded on the weekdays.

Jane Langdon

Beautiful and unique place where u can enjoy.

S T

Lovely museum with interesting displays but pricey considering it's not very big at all. It took me 1.5 hours or less to see the permanent exhibits; 2 including the temporary exhibit. The staff are very nice and friendly and the park outside is pretty!

Bilal

Amazing architecture, art, and history are all things you can find here. They architecture is incredible and refreshing, they have exhibits/pieces from different cultures and some of the oldest books in history. Entrance is free after 4pm on Wednesdays!

Daddyos Pasta

My wife “dragged “ me here. I continue to thank her. It was both amazing, peaceful and soul satisfying. Highly recommend this attraction.

Christopher Iwanski

I was looking forward to the Faig Ahmed exhibit to see some of his works. It was a $20 ticket to see the exhibits. I was asked three separate times to present my ticket, so I do not recommend using etickets on smartphones. The Faig Ahmed exhibit, had one work... ONE work. ONE work is barely an exhibit, what a joke. I would recommend NOT going to the aga khan museum. There are other museums that put on proper temporary exhibits, so definitely skip the Aga Khan, and save your money for something actually worthwhile.

Art

Grounds are quite nice and building is modern. Enjoyed a solo performance of traditional South Indian dance in the central courtyard. High quality collection of Muslim pieces but not as extensive as expected.

Aasiya Satia

This is a pleasant visit for the family, Sunday’s are good with children as they have some craft activities from 12-4pm. The main exhibition was well laid out and plenty of manuscripts to see. The special exhibition had many beautiful garments. I enjoyed learning Islamic history from Persia, South Asia, China as well as some Christian and Jewish history. Quite amazed by the historical manuscript collection.

The Travel Reviews

A place for Art lovers. The museum has lots of historic photos on display as well as antiques. It takes longer to travel there from city centre with public transport. Make sure you check the prayer time before going there because this museum is a part of a religious prayer centre. Shia Ismaili people pray in the prayer centre.

Ali FA

I would have expected a larger collection. The display and collection are well thought out and feature a wide range of materials including rare books, carpets and pots. The building and surroundings are beautiful. We visited during Covid and admission was free but paid for the parking. Staff were friendly and welcoming. The gift shop was way overpriced and needs to consider bringing in merchandise that is more affordable. I was looking for their magnet which they didn't have. Overall a nice visit for anyone interested in arts with a focus on Islamic arts.

mohammed chudawala

Great place to visit and enhance your Islamic history knowledge (for whose who want to educate themselves) - Both parking and museum entrance fee could be lower than the current rate.

Holly J

The Aga Khan Museum boasts a small permanent collection of "paintings, objects, and architectural pieces from the civilizations of the Muslim world..." (from museum signage, pictured below, 2019), with changing special collections. Recently, a special collection featured the moon and its representation across different mediums - a truly unique collection with works both ancient and modern that made the entire visit worth the price. I look forward to attending future special exhibits and diving deeper into the permanent collection as it *hopefully* grows as it matures. My favourites of the permanent collection: the many astrolabes, including the one set up to be used by the public. It was challenging! My favourite of the special collection: the magnetic poetry wall where patrons could leave their own thoughts on the moon. This was one of many interactive/creative options available. ***Shoutout to the beautiful exterior and gardens in front, the performing arts spaces, and the onsite restaurant.

Taylor Young

A gorgeous museum that showcases the Islamic civilization. It is a very beautiful space with simple clean lines. It takes around 1.5hrs to visit, with a beautiful garden in front as well.

RJ Remesat

Really interesting museum! Lots of interesting artifacts and was very enjoyable to walk through. Beautiful architecture in the building. If you would like a chance to see the museum for free I recommend going on a Wednesday evening.

Az

Wonderful collection of items, although a few things they could improve on. Lighting in some areas is just awful and it’s hard to see the beautiful details of the pieces. Some pieces need cleaning from dust/cobwebs, and some of the display boxes seem too large for the items so it again makes it hard to really appreciate any details. When multiple items are displayed they are not numbered and so it is difficult to sometimes understand which items are being described, and with the descriptions some are placed on the lower part of displays, making them difficult to read. They cover a wonderful amount of Islamic history, but have completely forgotten about areas of the world that are rich in Islamic art and culture, such as Bosnia.

Lily Lee

Love this beautiful museum! The architecture and collections are top notch. I love they have quit a lot of books are free to read. Their gift shop is small but filled with well selected lovely products. Definitely worth a trip!

Sarah Cote

Access to the museum is fairly pricey at $20 per person. I was a bit underwhelm by how small the exhibits were. I would suggest getting there a bit before 12:30 to do the architectural tour of the museum. The free exhibit outside with photos of the very talented Aida Muluneh was the highlight of the trip.

alix grice

A delightful snowy Saturday afternoon spent at the Museum. We went for the Hidden Stories of the Silk Roads exhibition, but stayed for the permanent collection and an interesting "Middle Eastern" lunch at the Diwan restaurant, a pleasurable experience from start to finish. There's a lovely community feel to the place despite the elegant but somewhat austere architecture, enhanced by live music performances and a very welcome cup of complimentary mint tea in the lobby.

Iman S

Absolutely loved this place. Eclectic selection of ancient pieces and artifacts, along with very kind staff members. The architectural and interior design of the museum fosters a very tranquil environment.

Michelle Massaro

Interesting, small, focused collection representing historical art & artifacts of many nations. (Syria, Iran, Turkey, Spain, etc) the building is beautiful and worth seeing in itself even if you don't go into the museum or the neighboring Ismaili center. The exterior/interior architecture and grounds were by far the highlight!

Rohit Rajusth

Explored this place in a very limited fashion as I visited this place for an Indian classical concert, they have beautifully maintained this place, would love to come here again and properly visit this location, they also have an exotic dining area in their facility. Talking about the concert, they have a beautiful mini concert hall, with premium acoustic setup, they have good seating and viewing angles, the seats were a little uncomfortable for me. But nevertheless, the place is well built and gives you a good concert experience.

Ali Abu-Ghosh

The museum is nice clean but the exhibited items are not very impressive except for few pieces.. many items are from persia and from the 9-10 century

Fito H

Dec 2021 Visited again for an event, the place was well organised and immaculately clean, the staff were tremendously helpful despite the lack of clarity from the event organisors, which the museum can't control! the washrooms were clean, the halls had great acoustics and the presentations were excellent as usual! A wonderful place to visit every time, summer or winter. Original review from 2018:We visited the museum during open doors. It is a beautifully designed and situated building. The place is gorgeous next to 5 serene fountains and open spaces. We had the pleasure of seeing the permanent collection which gave us insights into the growth and history of a faith. The museum has plenty of rooms to host events, we had seen a lovely music performance by an English band accompanied by beautiful visuals. There is a restaurant which serves sandwiches, soft drinks and juices, sambosas and empanadas. Though the items are a bit pricey. In short it is a great combination of history, art and novelty.

Guy Inguelph

I have never been but my entire sight seeing family did a day I was sick and everyone loved it so much. Very educational even from hearing what my dad had to say after I would love to and will go myself . I have walked by the architecture for years. Nowadays you can build a pyramid physically and visually proven.