Lunar New Year – Family Day Weekend at the Museum

February 14, 2026

February 16, 2026

Free - $20

Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario

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Events Description

 

This Family Day Weekend, celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Horse at the Aga Khan Museum with exciting activities and performances presented in partnership with the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto.

The Year of the Horse celebrates energy, confidence, and forward movement. The Horse is often associated with perseverance, independence, and a joyful spirit, symbolizing progress and new possibilities.

Join us as we explore creativity, curiosity, and shared experiences, moving forward with optimism, imagination, and a shared sense of adventure. From calligraphy demonstrations in the Atrium and an exhilarating lion dance to captivating live music and creative workshops, don’t miss a weekend of art and connection.

Who is it for?

Family & kids

HOW MUCH

Tickets : Free – $20

Workshops: $20

Free Admission to the Museum Collections Gallery

How to get tickets?

Buy online

WHEN & WHERE

 

Date

Saturday, February 14 | 10 am–5:30 pm

  • 11 am–5 pm • Arts and Crafts Activities • Atrium
  • 11 am–5 pm • Calligraphy Demonstrations • Atrium
  • 11 am–5 pm • Object Spotlight • Museum Collections Gallery
  • 11:30 am • TD Pop-Up Performance: Roshane Wright • Atrium
  • 11:30 am–12:30 pm • Metal Embossing Workshop • Education Centre • $20
  • 11:30 am–12:30 pm • Lantern Painting Workshop • Education Centre • $20
  • 12–12:45 pm • Canadian Chinese Orchestra • Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium
  • 1 pm • Lion Dance • Atrium
  • 1:30 pm • TD Pop-Up Performance: Roshane Wright • Atrium
  • 1:30–2:30 pm • Metal Embossing Workshop • Education Centre • $20
  • 1:30–2:30 pm • Fan Painting Workshop • Education Centre • $20
  • 2–3 pm • Artist Talk: Kour Pour • Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium • $20
  • 3 pm • TD Pop-Up Performance: Roshane Wright • Atrium
  • 3:30 pm • Lion Dance • Atrium
  • 3:30–4:30 pm • Clay Tile Painting Workshop • Education Centre • $20
  • 4–4:45 pm • Performance Showcase • Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium

Sunday, February 15 | 10 am–5:30 pm

  • 11 am–5 pm • Arts and Crafts Activities • Atrium
  • 11 am–5 pm • Calligraphy Demonstrations • Atrium
  • 11 am–5 pm • Object Spotlight • Museum Collections Gallery
  • 11:30 am • TD Pop-Up Performance: Roshane Wright • Atrium
  • 11:30 am–12:30 pm • Metal Embossing Workshop • Education Centre • $20
  • 11:30 am–12:30 pm • Lantern Painting Workshop • Education Centre • $20
  • 12–12:45 pm • Canadian Chinese Orchestra • Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium
  • 1 pm • Lion Dance • Atrium
  • 1:30 pm • TD Pop-Up Performance: Roshane Wright • Atrium
  • 1:30–2:30 pm • Metal Embossing Workshop • Education Centre • $20
  • 1:30–2:30 pm • Fan Painting Workshop • Education Centre • $20
  • 2–2:45 pm • Performance Showcase • Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium • $20
  • 3 pm • TD Pop-Up Performance: Roshane Wright • Atrium
  • 3:30 pm • Lion Dance • Atrium
  • 3:30–4:30 pm • Clay Tile Painting Workshop • Education Centre • $20
  • 4–4:45 pm • Savour the Stories • Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium

Monday, February 16

  • 11 am–5 pm • Arts and Crafts Activities • Atrium
  • 11 am–5 pm • Calligraphy Demonstrations • Atrium
  • 11 am–5 pm • Object Spotlight • Museum Collections Gallery
  • 11:30 am • TD Pop-Up Performance: Roshane Wright • Atrium
  • 11:30 am–12:30 pm • Metal Embossing Workshop • Education Centre • $20
  • 11:30 am–12:30 pm • Lantern Painting Workshop • Education Centre • $20
  • 12–12:45 pm • Canadian Chinese Orchestra • Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium
  • 1 pm • Lion Dance • Atrium
  • 1:30 pm • TD Pop-Up Performance: Roshane Wright • Atrium
  • 1:30–2:30 pm • Metal Embossing Workshop • Education Centre • $20
  • 1:30–2:30 pm • Fan Painting Workshop • Education Centre • $20
  • 2–2:45 pm • Performance Showcase • Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium • $20
  • 3 pm • TD Pop-Up Performance: Roshane Wright • Atrium
  • 3:30 pm • Lion Dance • Atrium
  • 3:30–4:30 pm • Clay Tile Painting Workshop • Education Centre • $20
  • 4–4:45 pm • Savour the Stories • Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium

Venue & Address

Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1K1

Wheelchair accessible

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