What’s the Latest: Art Gallery of Ontario to open 5-floor expansion in September 2027
The Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto will open its new five-floor expansion, the Dani Reiss Modern and Contemporary Gallery, to the public on September 25, 2027. The expansion will feature nearly 400 artworks and is fully funded, supported by various government and private donors.
The Dani Reiss Modern and Contemporary Gallery will span 40,000 square feet and is scheduled to open on September 25, 2027. This expansion marks the seventh major development for the Art Gallery of Ontario since its establishment in 1900.
The Art Gallery of Ontario confirmed that its new five-floor expansion will open to the public on September 25, 2027, following a fully funded project backed by federal, provincial, and private donations. Designed to operate without fossil fuels, the Dani Reiss Modern and Contemporary Gallery has achieved Zero Carbon Building Design certification, marking a significant milestone for cultural institutions in Canada.
What remains unclear — Details regarding the year-round operating costs of the new expansion have not been specified.
Art Gallery of Ontario to unveil five-floor expansion in September 2027
The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is set to unveil its new five-floor expansion on 25 September 2027. The additional 40,000 square feet will enhance the venue’s showcase of art, featuring nearly 400 works by Indigenous, Canadian, and international artists.
This project was initiated in 2022, following a substantial $35-million donation from Dani Reiss, the chairman and CEO of Canada Goose. AGO officials confirmed that the expansion is fully funded, thanks to backing from both federal and provincial governments, along with contributions from private donors.
The design of the expansion, known as the Dani Reiss Modern and Contemporary Gallery, is a collaboration among Diamond Schmitt, Selldorf Architects, and Two Row Architect. Positioned to overlook Toronto’s Grange Park, it will seamlessly connect to the existing Frank Gehry-designed structure.
In addition to expanding its exhibition space, the expansion aims to achieve sustainability, operating without fossil fuels and has received Zero Carbon Building Design certification. This designation makes the AGO the first Canadian cultural institution of its size to attain such recognition.
Since its founding in 1900, this will mark the museum’s seventh expansion, further solidifying its role as a significant cultural hub in Toronto.