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The Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery of York University (formerly AGYU)

ArtClosed · Opens 12pmFreeYork University

The Goldfarb Gallery is York University's public contemporary art gallery, the Art Gallery of York University (AGYU) renamed and rehoused in a new building by Hariri Pontarini Architects that opened in November 2024. Three exhibition spaces host commissioned and international contemporary shows, while the Visible Vault Study Centre draws on the university's collection of nearly 1,700 works, including over 500 Inuit prints and carvings. Admission is always free.

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Getting there

83A York Blvd, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, Canada

Nearest station: York University, Pioneer Village

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Hours

Closed 22 September

Closed for a private event

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Tue12:00–17:00
Wed12:00–17:00
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Fri12:00–17:00
Sat12:00–17:00
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Visitor Information

Is The Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery of York University (formerly AGYU) free to visit?
Yes, general admission to The Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery of York University (formerly AGYU) is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of The Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery of York University (formerly AGYU)?
The Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery of York University (formerly AGYU) is open Tue–Sat 12:00–17:00; closed Sun–Mon. Closed Tuesday 22 Sep 2026 for a private event.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is The Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery of York University (formerly AGYU)?
The Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery of York University (formerly AGYU) is located at 83A York Blvd, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, Canada, in the York University Keele Campus, North York area of Toronto. The nearest stations are York University, Pioneer Village.
What can I see at The Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery of York University (formerly AGYU)?
Free contemporary art in Siamak Hariri's butterfly-roofed gallery on York's Keele campus, the former AGYU Current highlights include Torkwase Dyson: The Distance Inside Us (Bird and Lava), Jeanne Randolph with John Monteith, Fabulous Neoconstantinopolitanism, Public Art on Campus.
Do I need to book The Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery of York University (formerly AGYU) in advance?
The Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery of York University (formerly AGYU) is free to enter and most days you can walk in. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit The Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery of York University (formerly AGYU)?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.