Family Fun for Everyone

Enjoy amazing artmaking activities, family-friendly tours, dance parties, courses and workshops, and so much more! 

Children under the age of 9 always visit for free and Ontarians under the age of 25 enjoy free admission with the Free Annual Pass. 

COURSES FOR FAMILIES

Toddler painting

Courses & Workshops – All year long!

Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush or you’ve studied art for years, the AGO has a course for you. The Anne Tanenbaum Gallery School offers a broad range of courses in a fun and supportive environment that includes access to our galleries for added inspiration.

Courses and workshops are offered for all ages, including babes and families, children and youth.
New schedules every season

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FAMILY TIME

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Hands-On Centre

Wednesday – Friday 10:30 am – 3 pm
Saturday and Sunday 10:30 am – 4 pm

At The Dr. Mariano Elia Hands-On Centre, you'll always find artmaking and creative play activities for the whole family, from the youngest learner on up! Enjoy artmaking, constructing, reading, making new friends and exploring.

Admission to the Hands-On Centre is included in your General Admission ticket, or free unlimited admission with your family membership or Annual Pass. 

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AGO Art Cart

Art Cart

Holiday Mondays, Saturdays & Sundays:
11:30 am - 2:30 pm in Walker Court

We invite you to stimulate your curiosity about art through the AGO Art Carts. A roving maker station, Art Carts offer unique and ever-changing multi-generational activities.

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Learning Resources for Families

Discover art making and learning activities curated for young families that are inspired by artworks in our collection. Find the activity that suits your style and interest. Some are fun to do together or on one's own; others offer a means to enjoy colour and mark making at one's own skill level; and others will provide new insights into familiar and less familiar work themed to children and families. Enjoy and share your work with us with #AGOmakes.

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PAST FAMILY EVENTS

Children looking at art in the gallery
Family Events
March Break 2025
Saturday, March 8 - Sunday, March 16, 2025
Visit Walker Court and join our Arist-In-Residence for some collaborative creation and enjoy artmaking in the Weston Family Learning Centre.
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Family Events
Family Day Weekend
Friday, February 14 – Monday, February 17, 10:30 am – 4 pm

We’ve got everything you need for the ultimate Family Day weekend! Immerse yourself in a colourful blend of art, culture, and history—and create lasting memories together.

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a textured artwork using warm and cool colours

Learn and Make From Home

Discover art making and learning activities curated for young families that are inspired by artworks in our collection. Find the activity that suits your style and interest. Some are fun to do together at home or on one's own; others offer a means to enjoy colour and mark making at one's own skill level; and others will provide new insights into familiar and less familiar work themed to children and families. These are great activities to do before or after your visit to the AGO.

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Take the AGO Home

Visit shopAGO and discover a treasure trove of creative play the whole family can enjoy! With books, games, creative kits and inspiration galore, the kids will be entertained for hours. Shop with us in-store or online.

AGO Members always enjoy a 10% discount. Not a Member? Join Today.

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