Hello Everyone, I am just back from Israel where I met the directors of the Israel Museum in Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. The AGO and the Israel Museum have a long history and share a collection of modern masters including works by Picasso and Matisse. They were given to the AGO […]

They’re here! Volunteer badges are rolling out slowly, group-by-group. If you don’t have yours yet, please be patient! Your departmental coordinators will be distributing them in the days and weeks ahead. Most important:  Please do not throw out your current badge! You will be re-using your current and simply replacing/updating the photo and lanyard. This […]

      To any nature enthusiasts out there: “There is a red-tailed hawk nest with 3 babies in Grange Park. It’s in the large tree just north of the water park feature near the playground. You can also see it coming down the Barnacle staircase” (side note: wouldn’t this be great to point out […]

Before May 25: When does this admission model go into effect? This new model goes into effect on May 25, 2019. Advance sales of the AGO Annual Pass begin on May 9 via the AGO website, in person, and over the phone, but it cannot be used until May 25 (and will be valid until […]

Hello Everyone, It’s been a big week! I will be in Israel next week, meeting with the directors of the Israel Museum in Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, back on Friday. I thought you’d like to hear from others about the work we’re doing at the AGO. from Vija Celmins in an […]

A reminder that the AGO will be operating on holiday hours during the Victoria Day long weekend, as follows: Victoria Day – Monday, May 20: Galleries open 10:30 am to 4 pm Administrative offices closed Special thanks to all of the front-line volunteers and staff welcoming our visitors on Holiday Monday!

Do you have more time to give and want to play a leadership role in our volunteer community? Looking to:  Share your skills and experience Work together Make a difference Have fun and contribute to a diverse and growing community? Consider Joining Our 2019-2021 Volunteer Executive We’re Changing: We’re moving from a departmental model (with […]

The media has been buzzing about the AGO’s new admission model. In case you missed it, we’ve rounded up some of the top stories. You might have recognized Walker Court on the cover of NOW where the AGO’s new admission model appeared as part of a series about the cost of arts and culture events in Toronto. ARTnews talks about how […]

Hello Everyone, BOOM! Our announcement regarding the new Access Model is BIG news that has been received in an overwhelmingly positive way by AGO members, the media and public. I’d like to acknowledge the leadership of Alicia Vandermeer, Deputy Director and Chief Advancement Officer. Alicia wove the initiative into the fabric of our organization, got […]

Our new admission model was announced this morning, and is launching on Saturday, May 25! Exciting, right? But before we swing open those doors, we need your help to spread the word. Here’s what you need to know: Starting on May 25, the new AGO Annual Pass will offer a full year of unlimited access […]