Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)

Overview

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is a major art museum redesigned by Frank Gehry with a stunning curving glass-and-wood facade, housing 120,000+ works of Canadian, European, and contemporary art.

Highlights

• Galleria Italia: Gehry's 180-meter glass-and-wood gallery offering views of Dundas Street.
• Group of Seven: The definitive collection of Canada's iconic landscape painters.
• Henry Moore Collection: The world's largest public collection of Henry Moore sculptures.

History

Founded in 1900, the AGO became world-class after a 2008 Frank Gehry renovation (Gehry grew up blocks away). The 97,000-square-foot expansion transformed the museum.

Visitor Tips

• Free Under 25: Free admission for visitors aged 25 and under.
• Wednesday Evenings: Free for all on Wednesday evenings (6–9 PM).
• Duration: 2 hours.