< Previous50 | ATLAS BY ETIHAD | January 2024 Another of Boston’s popular strolls is along The Harbor Walk, a 76km path on the waterfront, off ering views of the city skyline. The Harbor Walk was designed in such a way that each pier and wharf has its own look, feel and personality. For a slightly less conventional walk, mix art and history at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. This Venetian-inspired venue houses a collection of European masterpieces, from Renaissance paintings to Rembrandts and Monets. Walk through the intimate courtyards, and enjoy the lush greenery. Interestingly, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum remains the site of the biggest art heist Above: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum courtyard ETIHAD AIRWAYS WILL OPERATE FOUR FLIGHTS A WEEK TO BOSTON FROM MARCH 2024 ETIHAD.COM IM A G E S : SHUTTERST OCK in modern history, where 13 pieces were stolen, and never recovered. Despite this, there is still plenty to enjoy at this treasure. gardnermuseum.org Finally, no trip to Boston is complete without a pilgrimage to Fenway Park, the iconic home of the Boston Red Sox. Take a guided tour of the baseball stadium and walk the hallowed grounds where the sport’s legends once played. Even if you’re not a baseball fan, the Fenway Park experience is a must for any visitor to Boston. mlb.com/redsox/ballpark EtA_03-JAN-2024_English_42-50_Boston_13133270.indd 5019/12/2023 16:19DESIGNED F O R PERFORMANCE www.sunreef-yachts.com DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD E SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS IIII GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN E D F O R www.sunreef-yachts.com52 | ATLAS BY ETIHAD | January 2024 IM A G E S : UNSPLASH EtA_03-JAN-2024_English_52-60_Travel_Toronto_13121622.indd 5220/12/2023 16:44toronto - 43.6532° N, 79.3832° W January 2024 | ATLAS BY ETIHAD | 53 here is no better way to truly discover a city – from its creativity to its history – than through its museums. This is especially true for large and diverse destinations like Toronto, where its cultural institutions off er more than simply a glimpse of what the Canadian city has to off er, from the arts to sports and science, and everything in between. Whatever your interests, there is something for everyone here – and these are only some of the best museums in the city. Royal Ontario Museum Location: Queens Park General admission price: From $26 Among the largest museums in North America, the Royal Ontario opened in 1914 to showcase art, culture and nature from around the world and across the ages, from authentic samurai swords to Greek antiques and letters from Arabia. It houses Canada’s largest and most comprehensive collections, with 13 million artworks, cultural objects and natural history specimens, all spaced out over 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. You can marvel at dinosaur fossils, as well as the skeletons of extinct creatures, or admire a large display of minerals and crystals that open the door to the world of geology. Royal Ontario is also home to several scientifi c institutes as well as galleries where you can learn more about the history of Canada. Educational events run throughout the year, such as WonderWorks, during which families can engage in hands-on activities that enhance understanding of the museum’s vast content. rom.on.ca Immerse yourself in the Ontario capital’s history and heritage at these top 10 museums By Francesca Kirby T EtA_03-JAN-2024_English_52-60_Travel_Toronto_13121622.indd 5320/12/2023 16:4454 | ATLAS BY ETIHAD | January 2024 IMAGE S: SHUTTERST OCK; UNSPLASH THE AGA KHAN MUSEUM OFFERS A WINDOW INTO THE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF MUSLIM CIVILISATIONS TO WORLD HERITAGE Gardiner Museum Location: Queens Park General admission price: $15 (free on Wednesdays after 4pm) The Gardiner Museum was opened in the mid-1980s as a place where George and Helen Gardiner could house their vast collection of ancient American artefacts and European pottery and porcelain. In the early 2000s, after an expansion, it was enriched with more works and a schedule of exhibitions and programmes, leading it to become an important centre for ceramics in North America, and the only museum of its kind in Canada. Clockwise from above left: The Gardiner Museum for ceramics; the Aga Khan Museum highlights Islamic civilisations through the ages EtA_03-JAN-2024_English_52-60_Travel_Toronto_13121622.indd 5419/12/2023 16:22toronto - 43.6532° N, 79.3832° W January 2024 | ATLAS BY ETIHAD | 55 The museum’s items come from diff erent parts of the world, allowing you to explore several cultures. There are also dedicated educational corners where you can learn more about this specifi c art form. Temporary exhibitions also allow visitors to discover some of today’s best ceramic artists, such as in Magdalene Odundo: A Dialogue with Objects, which features work by the esteemed Kenyan-born British studio potter in her Canadian debut. The show, which runs until 21 April, puts Dame Odundo’s work in dialogue with art and artefacts from many time periods and cultures, ranging from ancient Mediterranean fi gurines to monumental Abstract Expressionist painting, exploring connections that unite us as humans. gardinermuseum.on.ca Aga Khan Museum Location: North York General admission price: $20 Islamic history, art and science are on display at the Aga Khan Museum, off ering a window into the signifi cant intellectual contributions of Muslim civilisations to world heritage. The collection boasts many artefacts dating from before the eighth century to the present day, including rare documents, fi gurines and textiles, plus much more. Exhibitions and lectures are also held throughout the year. This currently includes Night in the Garden of Love, a multisensory exhibition by British artist Shezad Dawood, inspired by African-American Muslim musician, composer and polymath Dr Yusef Lateef, who died in 2013. While the collection is stunning, so is the building that houses it. It was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Fumihiko Maki in 2014 and features angular walls clad with white granite, a glazed courtyard and water feature surrounded by Islamic motifs. agakhanmuseum.org EtA_03-JAN-2024_English_52-60_Travel_Toronto_13121622.indd 5520/12/2023 16:4556 | ATLAS BY ETIHAD | January 2024 IMAGE S: SHUTTERST OCK; UNSPLASH EtA_03-JAN-2024_English_52-60_Travel_Toronto_13121622.indd 5619/12/2023 16:22toronto - 43.6532° N, 79.3832° W January 2024 | ATLAS BY ETIHAD | 57 Museum of Contemporary Art Location: Sterling Road General admission price: $14 (free on Friday nights) The Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto is one of the world’s premier art museums and galleries, but it is also an independent, registered charitable organisation that pays homage to Canada’s First Nation people. It is committed to honouring truths through art, activism, and ceremony, while recognising indigenous voices through the museum’s programming. The collection spans both Canadian and international artists, and features a rotating programme of temporary exhibitions from its home in the city’s Tower Automative Building, an icon built in 1919 that was once Toronto’s tallest. Current exhibitions, which run until 4 February, feature the work of infl uential Canadian sculpture artist Liz Magor, and the late British visual artist Phyllida Barlow. Meanwhile, Dancing in the Light presents portraiture drawn from The Wedge Collection, as part of the museum’s ongoing series that brings some of Toronto’s most engaging private collections to the public. moca.ca Art Gallery of Ontario Location: Grange Park General admission price: $30 (free on Wednesday, 6pm-9pm) The Art Gallery of Ontario is among the largest art museums in North America and its collection boasts more than 120,000 works spanning contemporary art to classic masterpieces by international talents, as well as indigenous and Canadian artists. Its programme includes solo exhibitions and acquisitions by diverse and underrepresented artists from across the world, and it’s all made more accessible as admission is free of charge for anyone 25 years and under. An annual pass is $35. Talks, workshops, one-off markets, movie screenings and other special events also run throughout the year, either open to the public or exclusive to members. Right now, two major exhibitions are running with work from iconic American artist Keith Haring and celebrated contemporary designer Kaws. ago.ca Ontario Science Centre Location: North York General admission price: $28 The Ontario Science Centre is one of the largest museums of technology and science, and has hundreds of interactive exhibits that often change. So, even if you’ve already been, there’s always something new to see. Some of the most popular features of the museum include the planetarium, a real-life rainforest exhibit and an outdoor adventure park. Visitors can examine meteorites, learn how the human body deals with danger, and admire cold- water coral through the permanent halls. KidSpark is a learn-through-play experience for children eight and under, while Forest Lane presents a passageway fi lled with nature, art and the science of forestry and trees. There’s all of that and plenty more to discover. Earlier this year, it was announced the centre will move to a new custom-built, state-of-the-art facility at Ontario Place, with construction set to begin in 2025. Until then, the museum will remain open at Don Mills and Eglinton. ontariosciencecentre.ca Clockwise from above left: Ontario Science Centre has something for all the family; Art Gallery of Ontario encompasses classic and contemporary arts; Museum of Contemporary Art has regular temporary exhibitions EtA_03-JAN-2024_English_52-60_Travel_Toronto_13121622.indd 5720/12/2023 16:4558 | ATLAS BY ETIHAD | January 2024 IMAGE S: SHUTTERST OCK; UNSPLASH Hockey Hall of Fame Location: Brookfi eld Place General admission price: $25 The Hockey Hall of Fame offi cially opened in 1961, off ering visitors the opportunity to learn about the history of ice hockey in Canada through the world’s largest collection of its kind. Displays include the legendary Stanley Cup, plus cleats, jerseys and sticks used in legendary sporting moments. There are exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League Records and plenty of memorabilia. You can even buy gifts from the store, including offi cial merchandise and collectible pucks. A variety of interactive activities are also on off er. You can try your hand at a shooting test where you’ll be compared to some of the best players in the history of Canadian ice hockey. Also, with the help of VR technology, you can be on the court during famous hockey moments, and take the hotseat as a television anchorperson. hhof.com The Railway Museum Location: Roundhouse Park General admission price: $14 This quirky museum is the repository of Toronto’s railway history, allowing visitors to discover how the city was transformed from a sleepy town into Canada’s economic steam engine. Displayed items include historical plaques, wagons and locomotives that have been carefully restored, such as a Porter fi reless from 1906 and a Caboose from the 1920s. Guided walking tours take visitors on an exploration of how the railways shaped Toronto’s social landscape through the museum grounds and aboard some of the rolling stock on display. Visitors can also learn how to operate a diesel locomotive on the museum’s train simulator, which takes you back to the Toronto Rail Lands in the 1950s. A seasonal mini train ride, meanwhile, takes guests on a half- kilometre journey through the Roundhouse Park, weather permitting. torontorailwaymuseum.com DISCOVER HOW THE CITY WAS TRANSFORMED FROM A SLEEPY TOWN INTO CANADA’S ECONOMIC STEAM ENGINE EtA_03-JAN-2024_English_52-60_Travel_Toronto_13121622.indd 5819/12/2023 16:22toronto - 43.6532° N, 79.3832° W January 2024 | ATLAS BY ETIHAD | 59 Left: The Railway Museum tracks Toronto’s train history Below and below left: The Hockey Hall of Fame is housed in Brookfi eld Place, a historic Bank of Montreal building EtA_03-JAN-2024_English_52-60_Travel_Toronto_13121622.indd 5919/12/2023 16:23Next >