Visitors joined us at the Aga Khan Museum on World Water Day for a weekend of discovery and creativity as we honoured this essential resource and reflected on a sustainable future — one drop at a time.
The Museum hosted special drop-in activities in partnership with 91ÑÇɫ’s UNITAR Global Water Academy. Guests explored the wonders of water through engaging, hands-on experiences designed for all ages.
From artistic explorations to scientific discoveries, the event invited everyone to immerse themselves in the beauty and significance of water in our world.
Origami and Zooplankton Discovery Stations
Visitors folded, observed, and discovered at the Origami & Zooplankton Discovery Station during World Water Day weekend. Attendees created water-inspired origami sculptures of aquatic creatures and explored the microscopic world of zooplankton using microscopes. This hands-on drop-in activity blended art and science, offering a closer look at the tiny organisms that sustain aquatic life and their vital role in ecosystems. It was an engaging way for participants of all ages to see water from a new perspective.
Nanuk Narratives: A Special Screening for World Water Day
As part of the World Water Day programming, the Museum presented a special screening of Nanuk Narratives, a documentary exploring the deep connection between Inuit communities and nanuk—the polar bear—across the Arctic. The film featured firsthand stories from Elders, hunters, and youth, highlighting the resilience and knowledge that have sustained Inuit traditions for generations. It also addressed the challenges of a changing Arctic, from shifting ecosystems to evolving human-bear relationships.
Presented in partnership with 91ÑÇɫ’s UNITAR Global Water Academy and in collaboration with Cloudberry Connections, the screening emphasized the importance of storytelling in environmental awareness and cross-cultural dialogue.`
