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CURATORS' CIRCLE
Support the AGO’s mission and take advantage of special offerings, including exclusive curator-led talks, viewings, and tours with fellow art enthusiasts.
AGO NEXT
Young philanthropists in their 20s and 30s fund exhibitions and programs while enjoying exclusive benefits like artmaking sessions and talks.
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPS
Join fellow community leaders and support the AGO! This program offers opportunities for client engagement, art and entertainment experiences, and employee perks.
WOMEN'S ART INITIATIVE (WAI)
Support the AGO’s mission to elevate women artists with a $15,000 pledge over three years, funding programs to address their historical underrepresentation.
Membership FAQs
If my membership includes a guest(s) with each visit, how does my guest get access to the museum?
Memberships at the Admirer+1, Supporter, Enthusiast and Contributor levels include guest access. All guests must be accompanied by an AGO Member when visiting the museum. Members need only go to ago.ca to book guest tickets in advance or simply come to the Members' Desk with their digital card and their guests.
Can I gift a Membership at any level?
Yes! Share a full year of artful experiences and fantastic AGO Members' benefits with friends and family! Visit visit.ago.ca to purchase. A Membership gift certificate will be emailed to the gift purchaser within 2-3 business days.
Does the AGO offer Family Memberships?
No. As one of Ontario’s most accessible cultural institutions, Ontario residents under 25 enjoy free admission all year round, no membership required.
Will my digital membership card update when I renew my membership?
Your digital membership card will update with the new expiry date once the new membership term starts. For example, if your card expires in Dec 2024 and you renew for another year, the expiry date will update to Dec 2025 once the new term begins on Jan 1, 2025.
For more information about digital membership cards, please visit the Digital Membership Cards FAQ.
How do I know when it is time to renew?
Your current digital membership cards display your expiry date. If your membership expires and you do not renew, the digital card will become inactive with a greyed-out barcode.
What memberships are eligible for a tax receipt and for what amount?
Members joining at the Supporter level and above are eligible for a tax receipt.
Where can I find the list of the reciprocal museums that I am entitled to free admission with my Supporter level and above Membership?
For the full list of participating museums please check the ROAM and MARP association websites. For more details about the reciprocal benefits program, visit ago.ca/membership/reciprocal-benefits-program
I do not have a smart phone. How can I access membership details?
If you don’t have access to an email address or a smartphone, we are happy to offer a physical membership card to you. We can:
Print a paper card for you to pick up on your next pre-booked visit. Please allow two (2) business days for the printed membership card to be ready for pickup at the museum. When you arrive for your pre-booked visit, please tell one of our Gallery staff you want to pick up your printed card.
For assistance, email us at [email protected] or call 416 979 6620 from Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm, or Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm.
I have questions about Curators' Circle, AGO Next, Permanent Member or Corporate Memberships. Who can I contact?
If you are inquiring about your Curators' Circle or AGO Next membership, or other donation inquiries, please contact the Development office at [email protected] or call 416.979.6660 x 6492. For Corporate Memberships, please email [email protected] or call 416.979.6660 x 6309.
What membership levels are eligible to attend AGO Next and/or Curators’ Circle events?
Members at the Contributor level can experience one Curators’ Circle event per year. To learn more or join AGO Next or Curators’ Circle, visit ago.ca/membership/ago-next or ago.ca/membership/curators-circle.
Are all levels of membership eligible to vote at the Annual General Meeting?
All Membership levels of Admirer and above are eligible to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting.