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The Aga Khan Centre in London’s King’s Cross is a place for education, knowledge, cultural exchange and insight into Muslim civilisations. The organisations that are located here work together to bridge the gap in understanding about Muslim cultures and to connect the public to global development issues. The Aga Khan Centre hosts a variety of events, exhibitions and talks that are open to the public.

Current & Future exhibitions

A plate with a painting of a peacock on it.

Canticle of the Birds
A mixed-media exhibition inspired by the Sufi poet Farid ud-Din Attar, bringing together artists from the UK and beyond with artisans and young people in creative collaboration.
5 December 2025 – 31 May 2026
Aga Khan Centre Gallery

Upcoming events

Islamic Art & Architecture at Play
New Possibilities for Academic & Games Industry Collaborations

Dr Glaire Anderson of the University of Edinburgh discusses how, as a scholar of Islamic art and architecture, her work as an academic game developer and entrepreneur engages with ongoing debates about historical and cultural representations in games, and the positive social impact of games.
18 February, 2026
Aga Khan University
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A gold bird on a teal background

Goldwork Experience Class from Royal School of Needlework
Inspired by RSN Tutor Kate Pankhurst’s goldwork piece ‘Wings of Reflection’, currently on display in the Aga Khan Gallery, this one-day class explores traditional goldwork embroidery through a contemporary design. Participants will stitch a stylised Hoopoe bird, a central motif in the Canticle and a symbol of wisdom and guidance.
28 March, 2026
Aga Khan Gallery
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The building
The Aga Khan Centre is a place of education, knowledge, cultural exchange and insight into Muslim civilisations.
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Dramatic shadows cast from a terrace in The Jellicoe Gardens.

Islamic Gardens at King’s Cross

The Aga Khan Centre is home to a number of Islamic Gardens. Learn more about the gardens, both within the centre and in the wider King’s Cross area.
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The institutions at the Aga Khan Centre
The Aga Khan Centre is home to three organisations founded by His Late Highness Aga Khan IV.
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An old and delicate-looking book filled with gold design and Arabic calligraphy.

Aga Khan Library
The Aga Khan Library, London is a space for study and provides secure archival storage for rare books and manuscripts.
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Three people exploring the Garden of Life, an Indian-inspired Islamic Garden.

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Public tours of the Aga Khan Centre are available most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
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Find us

Aga Khan Centre
10 Handyside Street
London N1C 4DN
The building is located in the heart of the current redevelopment of a 67-acre area at King’s Cross.

For opening hours and contact details, please visit our contact page.
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