The annual event was held over the weekend of May 25-26 with both buildings open to visitors from across the city, eager to see the buildings and enjoy the tours.
Nimet Ahmed, Chair of the Ismaili Centre Toronto Tours team, was delighted to see the enthusiastic crowds.
“It was heartwarming to see so many visitors from all walks of life and for us to have the opportunity to create awareness of our community through our beautiful Centre,” said Ahmed.
“It was a wonderful opportunity to build bridges with the wider community in fulfilling the vision of this Centre.”
Doors Open, presented by Great Gulf, celebrated its 20th annual event this year with visitors able to learn about more than 150 of the most architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings across the city.
This year’s theme – 20 Something – focused on the event’s past and future, celebrating the first 20 years of Doors Open Toronto.
The Aga Khan Park hummed with music, food vendors, people admiring the reflecting pools, and birds basking in the cool water. Visitors were able to see both buildings by participating in guided tours offered every 20 minutes.
The Aga Khan Museum saw over 6800 visitors through the weekend. Guests enjoyed architecturally inspired tours, family friendly art activities, and pop-up performances.
An art installation - Not Elsewhere, greeted visitors in the light-filled atrium. This large-scale textile installation was created for the museum by globally-celebrated artist Sanaz Mazinani and Scotiabank Contact Photography. It features three scrolls, each over 75 feet in length, suspended from the ceiling.
About 2900 people visited the Ismaili Centre over the two days with many of them seeing it for the first time.
The Museum’s feature exhibition, The Moon: A Voyage Through Time, continued to be a popular stop for visitors and photo opportunities.
Door’s Open continues to a much anticipated and fun filled weekend for the city and the Ismaili Centre looks forward to participating for years to come.
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