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Real and mythical creatures leap off the pages of legends, tales and fables in Persian, Arabic, Turkish, and Urdu in a new family-friendly exhibition at the Aga Khan Museum.

Marvellous Creatures: Animals in Islamic Art is a richly imaginative exhibition that presents creatures of air, water, fire, and earth in a breathtaking variety of artworks from the 7th to 21st centuries. Featuring manuscripts, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, glass, and metalwork — in addition to sculptures and mixed media works by contemporary Lebanese artist Mohamad-Said Baalbaki — the exhibition proves the enduring fascination with these creatures across many cultures and shares the stories that first brought them to life.

Originally organized by the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, Marvellous Creatures: Animals in Islamic Art has been expanded to include key works from the Aga Khan Museum and other international private and public collections.

MUSEUM HOURS:

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm

Closed on Mondays

Open on Wednesday from 10 am to 8 pm (FREE from 4 pm to 8 pm)

TICKETS: Tickets are $15 for students and seniors, and $20 for adults. For more information and to purchase tickets online visit https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/tickets