Matinée francophone Early Days November 15 | 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Presenting more than 100 works from the McMichael’s permanent collection spanning more than two centuries, Early Days reveals the cultural continuity, resilience, and innovation of Indigenous artistic practices across generations. Join French programming coordinator [...]
Join us – if you dare! Friday, October 31, 2025 Halloween-Themed Public Tours | 12:30 pm | 2 pm As you delve into the hidden stories behind artworks in all corners of the gallery, you might feel the chill of the past brush against you... Then, head outdoors [...]
First Look and Opening Night October 23, 2025 | 4 pm Presented by and benefitting the McMichael The McMichael Canadian Art Collection welcomes you to Opening Night of Art Toronto on Thursday, October 23. Enjoy complimentary drinks and canapés, VIP Lounge access, and priority admission [...]
Curatorial Talk: Early Days: Indigenous Art at the McMichael Sunday, September 28, 2025 2-3 pm Moderator Bonnie Devine Speakers Barry Ace Shelley Niro Paul Seesequasis Performance Maria Hupfield Price Free [...]
Matinée Francophone: Iris Häussler Date September 13, 2025 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Location Founder’s Lounge Price Free with gallery admission Book Tickets Dive into the complex and imaginative installation of contemporary conceptual [...]
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra Painted in Sound: Venice and Beyond For centuries, Venice has inspired artists with its beauty and vibrant culture. For composers like Vanhal and Mysliveček, the city offered a gateway into Italian musical life at the turn of the 19th century. It was also during this period that the double [...]
Artist's Talk: Rita Leistner Sunday, September 7, 2025 Film Screening #1: 11:30 am – 1 pm Artist’s Talk: 2 – 3 pm Film Screening #2: 3 – 4:30 pm Speakers Rita Leistner John Geoghegan Price Free with gallery admission. [...]
Talk with Michael Mesure Fatal Light Awareness Program: Bird Safety in the City Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 2 pm Speakers Michael Mesure Price Free with gallery admission. Free with Admission Join Michael Mesure, cofounder of [...]
Artist's Talk: Iris Häussler Sunday, July 6, 2025 | 2 pm Speakers Iris Häussler Sarah Milroy Price Free with gallery admission. Register for Talk Join Chief Curator Sarah Milroy for a compelling conversation with acclaimed [...]
Group of Seven Day Sunday, July 6, 2025 Celebrate Ontario’s First-Ever Group of Seven Day at the McMichael! Join us for a day of art and nature in the galleries and on the grounds as we celebrate the legacy of the Group of Seven. Visit or revisit beloved works by the [...]
Canada Day Tuesday, July 1 Celebrate Canada Day at the McMichael! Enjoy free admission and a full day of family-friendly art and music programming. Free Admission 11 am to 4 pm Location: Founder’s Lounge All Ages A Message to Canada Drop-in Card Illustration [...]
Curatorial Talk: Morrice in Venice Sunday, June 29, 2025 | 2 pm James Wilson Morrice (1865-1924) was the first Canadian artist to regularly visit Venice, and the first and only Canadian to have his work displayed at the prestigious Venice Biennale until some fifty years later. From his [...]
Matinée francophone: Morrice in Venice Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 10:30 am Speaker: Emma Ducharme Discover Venice through the paintings of James Wilson Morrice, a celebrated Quebecois artist who inspired the entire generation of Canadian modernist painters. The program is offered [...]
Performance: Julie Nesrallah Celebrates Italy at the McMichael Friday, June 27, 2025 | 8 pm Price Members: $40 General Public: $50 Register for Event Includes gallery admission. Pre-Concert Dinner at CABIN CABIN [...]
Chamber Series 2024/25 Cost General Public: $50 McMichael Members: $40 Tafelmusik Members: $40 Location McMichael Canadian Art Collection 10365 Islington Ave, Kleinburg, ON L0J 1C0 Pre-Concert Dinner at CABIN CABIN Opens: 5 pm Last Seating: 7 pm Dinner Menu Reserve Table [...]
Join artist Sandra Brewster and McMichael Executive Director and Chief Curator Sarah Milroy for a conversation about Brewster’s work.
Saturday, May 3, 2025 Canadian Art Hop From coast to coast, the annual Canadian Art Hop shines a spotlight on the richness and diversity of the Canadian art landscape—featuring commercial galleries, artist-run centres, and public institutions across the country. As part of this national celebration, the McMichael is pleased to offer two [...]
Curatorial Talk: Women of the St. Lawrence Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 2 pm Speaker Anne-Marie Bouchard Price Free with gallery admission. Registration required. Register for Talk Join Anne-Marie Bouchard, guest curator of the McMichael’s touring [...]
Matinée francophone with Anne-Marie Bouchard Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Join us for a special matinée francophone with Anne-Marie Bouchard, former curator at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ) and the curator of River of Dreams: Impressionism on the [...]
McMichael Slow Art Day On April 5th the McMichael will observe Slow Art Day, a day that encourages people to “discover for themselves the joy of looking at and loving art.” On Slow Art Day the galleries will be as quiet as possible with lots of extra seating. There will be no public tours [...]