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Aga Kahan Museum Tickets and Shuttle Bus - Toronto Tours
  • Ticket Deadline

    Shuttle Bus: at least 3 hours before departure
    Museum: Anytime

  • Museum Ticket Prices

    Adult (18-64): $17.69 + 13% tax
    Senior (65+): $13.27 + 13% tax
    Student (14-17): $10.62 + 13% tax
    Child (6-13): $8.85 + 13% tax

  • Museum Shuttle Bus Ticket

    Per Person: $26.55 + 13% tax
    Round Trip

  • Duration

    5 Hours, + 30 minutes travel time each way

  • Available

    Available Tuesday to Sunday, excluding holidays.

  • Pick-Up Locations

    Available from +100 Markham, North York, Richmond Hill, and Toronto Hotels.

Bonus

20% Off Potted Potter Musical

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Museum Ticket

Access to all museum galleries

Special Access

If you purchase an Aga Khan Museum Ticket you will have access to: Park &  Museum courtyard, collections in the Bellerive Room, Museum Shop, Diwan Restaurant and Courtyard Café

Daily Shuttle Bus Departures

Shuttle Bus departs from all Hotels in Toronto, Markham, Richmond Hill, and North York

Cancellation

Cancel any time before the ticket date and receive a full refund.

Toronto Premium Outlets Shuttle Bus Schedule
SaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Departure from Toronto Hotels10:15 AM to 10:30 AM10:15 AM to 10:30 AMClosed10:15 AM to 10:30 AM10:15 AM to 10:30 AM10:15 AM to 10:30 AM10:15 AM to 10:30 AM
Departure from Markham Hotels10:15 AM to 10:30 AM
10:15 AM to 10:30 AMClosed10:15 AM to 10:30 AM10:15 AM to 10:30 AM10:15 AM to 10:30 AM10:15 AM to 10:30 AM
Departure from North York Hotels10:15 AM to 10:30 AM10:15 AM to 10:30 AMClosed10:15 AM to 10:30 AM10:15 AM to 10:30 AM10:15 AM to 10:30 AM10:15 AM to 10:30 AM
Departure from Richmond Hill Hotels10:15 AM to 10:30 AM10:15 AM to 10:30 AMClosed10:15 AM to 10:30 AM10:15 AM to 10:30 AM10:15 AM to 10:30 AM10:15 AM to 10:30 AM
Departure from Aga Khan Museum Back to Hotel4:00 pm4:00 pmClosed4:00 pm4:00 pm4:00 pm4:00 pm

Aga Khan Museum in Toronto

The Agha Khan museum is located in North York, just outside of Downtown Toronto.  It is one of the newest museums in Canada.

In designing the Aga Khan Museum, Fumihiko Maki, winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, used light as his inspiration. He ensured not only that light is ever-present in the building, but that, depending on the time of day or season, light will animate the building in myriad ways: throwing patterns on the exterior walls of Brazilian granite, enhancing interior spaces, or illuminating the open-roofed courtyard. The building’s compact footprint — 81 metres long and 54 metres wide — contains an impressive variety of spaces, including two exhibition galleries, areas for art conservation and storage, a 350-seat theatre, and two classrooms. Within an unmistakably contemporary design, Maki incorporates historical elements originating in Islamic cultures, building bridges between eras as well as civilizations.

Lunch at Diwan

We are excited to announce that renowned chef Mark McEwan now brings his culinary magic to all food & beverage services at the Museum, including Diwan, Courtyard Café, and catering.

Diwan’s stunning décor evokes the luxury of a private Syrian home in the early 19th century. Its wooden panels, hand-carved and painted, form part of the Aga Khan Museum’s “Damascus Room” acquisition. The oldest examples of such panels date to the early 17th century in Aleppo, and similar rooms are preserved in Damascus, Hama, Sidon, and Antakya. The mirrors, partly original, and the repertoire of motifs of the Aga Khan Museum’s “Damascus Room” suggest the influence of European Baroque and Rococo art.

Between January 27 and February 9, enjoy a $28 prix fixe lunch.

Also this season, be sure to not miss out on Diwan’s special culinary experience with Chef Mark McEwan on February 9.

When you visit the museum, be sure to plan a lunch at Diwan by booking a table here.

The Gardens of Aga Khan Museum

One of the Best Places for Photos in Toronto

Be sure to set some time to visit the gardens of the Aga Khan Museum.  If you are a photographer, blogger, or love instagram, the visit to the gardens is a must.  With you museum or shuttle bus ticket you will have access to the grounds.

Aga Khan Museum and Shuttle Bus Questions

Are Other Departure Times Available?

No. Only the departure times shown on this schedule.

However, we can arrange a flat rate taxi for $50 (sedan), each way, tax included or an SUV $60, each way, tax included. To book a flat rate taxi please email reservation@kinglimo.ca  Please include your date, time, and mobile number.

Are Other Departure Locations Available?

No. Only the locations listed here are available.

However, we can arrange a flat rate luxury taxi as follows:

Toronto/Markham/North York/Richmond Hill Location:

  • $50 Sedan, each way, tax included
  • $60 SUV, each way, tax included

Mississauga/Vaughan/Etobicoke/Scarborough/Brampton Location:

  • $65 Sedan, each way, tax included
  • $75 SUV, each way, tax included

Please email reservation@kinglimo.ca if you wish to book a flat rate luxury taxi.

Does the Bus Make Additional Stops?

Generally speaking, the bus goes direct to Aga Khan Museum after 1 or 2 stops. From certain hotels where it is difficult for a bus to enter, we may send a courtesy vehicle to take you to the bus.

Can I Arrange a Hotel Pick-Up?

Yes. We offer hotel pick-up. Just select your hotel on the second page of the booking form.

Are There Child or Senior Prices?

No. Our prices are all flat fee.

How Far in Advance do I have to Book?

Please book at least 3 hours in advance.

How Frequently Do the Buses Run?

Tuesday to Sunday, once a day per the schedule above.

When Do We Arrive Back at the Hotel

The departure time from Aga Khan Museum is listed above. The journey back to the hotel is about 30 minutes.

What is Your Contact Information?

You can reach us by email at reservation@kinggroup.ca

Our telephone number is also included on your booking receipt. To keep ticket prices low, we do not answer inquiries by phone. Most of the questions about directions, schedules, prices, are posted on this site.

Do I Have to Buy a Shuttle Bus Ticket?

No.  You can just buy the Museum Ticket and find your own way to the Museum by public transit or taxi.

Pick-Up Location

All Hotels in Toronto, Markham, North York, and Richmond Hill

The shuttle service picks up from +100 hotels.  To see if your hotel is listed simply see the Shuttle Bus Booking form above.  You will be asked for your Hotel pick-up location on the second booking page.

Return

Your Shuttle bus ticket is round trip.  The return is at 4pm from the Aga Khan Museum.

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