Toronto’s AGO Is Open For Business
September 18th, 2007The Art Gallery of Ontario is not closed. Many people think that it is already shut down for renovations, but although it is under construction, it is vibrant with some fabulous exhibits. Until October 7th you will have the opportunity to see Medieval and Renaissance Treasures from the Victoria & Albert featuring 35 exquisite pieces of art from 300 AD – 1600. One of the jewels of the exhibit is Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex. The Codex is a notebook written in da Vinci’s unusual style of writing backwards. Also until October 7th is the opportunity to view several sculptures in marble and bronze by one of the great masters – Gian Lorenzo Bernini who lived from 1598 – 1678. The Treasures of the Tsimshian exhibit is also on display. This very important collection North American First Nations art is part of the Dundas Collection. It features 39 First Nations objects from the 1700s and 1800s.
Visit the AGO and soak up the beauty of the art on display. The gallery is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. From Wednesday – Friday the gallery is open from 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Saturdays and Sundays the hours of operation are 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM. For all of the details follow the link below.










