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January 2020
9 & 99: The Howe Gretzky Exhibition
Never seen before. Never seen again. An exhibition unlike any other, paying homage to the most prolific scorers of our generations. Witness the greatest compilation of milestone artifacts and rare personal memorabilia, all hand-picked by Hockey Hall of Fame curators from the Howe and Gretzky family collections. Revel in the legacy and indelible bond of ‘Mr. Hockey’ and ‘The Great One’.
Find out more »Exhibit: Archaeology Alive!
Explore and learn about this amazing archaeological site, uncovered in southeast Whitchurch-Stouffville between 2003 and 2005. Engage with artifacts on loan from the Canadian Museum of History and the Huron-Wendat Museum, a 3-D gaming experience, and oral histories from Huron-Wendat Nation members. This exhibit will run through June of 2020 and is available to be seen during Museum's regular hours of operation, Tuesday through Saturday. General admission applies.
Find out more »The Dr. Seuss Experience
Welcome to The Dr. Seuss Experience! An imaginative and interactive immersion into the wondrous world of Dr. Seuss. This Seuss-tacular sensory spectacle takes each guest on an awe-inspiring journey through nine different Dr. Seuss books, allowing each visitor a chance to magically step into the pages of each of the books. You can swing among Truffula Trees from The Lorax! ...make your way through a brilliant balloon-filled maze from Oh, the Places You’ll Go! ...stroll through towering clovers listening for…
Find out more »You, Me, Us: Outstanding Books For and About Young People with Disabilities
The TD Gallery exhibit You, Me, Us: Outstanding Books For and About Young People with Disabilities highlights “the best of the best” from the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Collection for Young People with Disabilities. On display are books published around the world that are recognized for their exceptional content and design. The IBBY Collection for Young People with Disabilities features over 4,0000 multilingual reference books from around the world, in print and alternative formats such as…
Find out more »Winter Stations Presents Loop
Coming January 2020 to add a much-need splash of colour to winter on the waterfront is Loop. A cross between a music box, zoetrope, and a railway handcar, the art installation is an interactive retro-futuristic machine powered by you. Visitors can hop two at a time into one of the six illuminated cylinders and pump a lever to activate the lights and glowing images and of Loop.
Find out more »AGO All Hours
AGO All Hours returns this January, inviting visitors to enjoy a day of warmth, storytelling and comfort. Guest curated by OCAD University's Criticism & Curatorial Practice (MFA) students, experience a cozy campsite in the heart of the museum, pop-up tours and performances by emerging Toronto artists. All Hours is FREE for everyone 25 and under, all #AGOAnnualPass holders and #AGOmembers. For updates and more information, follow #AGOAllHours.
Find out more »February 2020
AGO Family Flashlight Tours
Take family-focused flashlight tour in the Thomson Collection of Ship Models! Ages 3+ The Thomson Collection represents a diversity of both ship and model making styles. Visitors will explore the various ships by flashlight, while enjoying the low-light conditions of this unique gallery space. This tour includes an interactive drawing and paper boat folding activity. Every first Sunday of the month, 11:00 am - noon or 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm *Flashlights will be provided.
Find out more »Bloor-Yorkville Icefest
Celebrate winter with the 15th annual Bloor-Yorkville Icefest on Saturday, February 8th and Sunday, February 9th throughout the Village of Yorkville Park and surrounding area. A free public event, patrons can expect a wide variety of uniquely designed ice sculptures and rad winter activities for the duration of the weekend. This year, all things 80’s are retro-cool again with the “Awesome 80’s” theme transforming the neighbourhood into a one-of-a-kind display of over 70,000 lbs. of ice sculpted into ice sculptures…
Find out more »Family Day Weekend at the AGO
It’s all about celebrating families through the theme of Togetherness. We have lots planned gallery wide! Toronto-based Ness Lee, who is this fall's AGO Artist-in-Residence, takes over Walker Court for large interactive moments of play as part of our 4 days Family Day weekend program. Also enjoy a family friendly tour with spoken word artists in the collection; make a pinch pot then plant a seed; build Inventions of Goodness; visit Hito Steryl: This is the Future, and other amazing…
Find out more »Winter Wonderland Day
Chill with us BSM style on Family Day Monday and experience a magical winter wonderland! Kids can enjoy winter-themed arts and crafts, play ISpy in the galleries, and try on funky footwear. Perfect for kids 3-12.
Find out more »March 2020
March Break at the AGO
Nine days of art and illusion! Visit the exhibition Illusions: The Art of Magic and get inspired by posters from the Golden Age of Magic; then join us in Walker Court for an immersive artmaking adventure. Show us your best tricks on our March Break Magic stage, and try your hand at all kids of fun and creative activities for the entire family all break long!
Find out more »April 2020
ROM Saturday Club – Spring Session
This Saturday version of our popular Summer Club program provides supervised, hands-on educational activities, art projects, science experiments, and more. The ROM's fascinating galleries, authentic objects and outstanding professional staff guarantee that your camp experience will be hard to beat! Every fall, winter and spring children will enjoy eight Saturdays of fun-filled, educational adventures in the ROM's inspiring galleries. 8 Week Spring 2020 session: April 4 - June 6 (Excludes April 11 & May 16) One of the city's most…
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