*Summer 2008 Update*:
The AGO is now closed to the public and is aiming to re-open November 14th 2008.
The AGO is undergoing a transformation, including a major renovation designed by Frank Gehry. More than 2,000 works of art will be added to the existing collection, including the world renowned painting by Peter Paul Rubens: The Massacre of the Innocents.Plans call for the new AGO to be easier to navigate and offer new streetside spaces for a Gallery Shop, cafe and fine restaurant.
AGO Collection Highlights:
The new AGO will continue to feature the following:- Henry Moore sculpture gallery – the largest public collection of works by this British sculptor.
- Masterpieces by Anthony van Dyck, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh and many others.
- Pivotal works by major Canadian artists, including Emily Carr and members of the Group of Seven.
- Contemporary works demonstrating major Canadian, American and European art movements, including those by Claes Oldenburg, Andy Warhol, and General Idea.
AGO Address:
- 317 Dundas Street West
AGO Phone
- 416-979-6648
AGO Hours of Operation:
Hours of operation for the new AGO will be announced closer to the re-opening.AGO Admission ($Can):
Admission to the new AGO will be announced closer to the re-opening.Getting to the AGO:
- Ride the subway to St. Patrick Station – the AGO is just 3 short blocks away.
- Take the 505 streetcar; it stops at the AGO McCaul Street entrance.
- Check the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) for subway, streetcar and bus routes and times.
Near the AGO:
- The AGO is in the heart of Chinatown, so be sure to finish your gallery visit around mealtime.
- Don’t want Chinese? Nearby Beverly Street boasts dozens of trendy eateries and cafes.
- The AGO is a 10-minute walk from Queen Street, one of the hottest shopping streets in Toronto.
