{"id":37223591280,"date":"2026-07-16T12:33:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T16:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcmichael.com\/?post_type=press-release&p=37223591280"},"modified":"2026-07-17T07:42:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:42:13","slug":"mcmichael-canadian-art-collection-announces-temporary-closure-on-july-26-2026-to-begin-landmark-redevelopment","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/mcmichael.com\/fr\/communique-de-presse\/mcmichael-canadian-art-collection-announces-temporary-closure-on-july-26-2026-to-begin-landmark-redevelopment\/","title":{"rendered":"McMichael Canadian Art Collection Announces Temporary Closure on July 26, 2026 to Begin Landmark Redevelopment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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[July 16, 2026] KLEINBURG, ON<\/strong> \u2013 The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, home to one of the foremost collections of Canadian and Indigenous art, announced today that it will temporarily close to the public on the evening of July 26, 2026, to begin a landmark redevelopment of its building and grounds. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2026 and to be completed in 2029.<\/p>\n

Plan your visit to explore the collection before the temporary closure. From spectacular landscapes by the Group of Seven to the boldest voices in contemporary art, discover how Canadian artists have shaped how we see this country\u2014and ourselves. <\/p>\n

Led by the award-winning Canadian firm Hariri Pontarini Architects, the redevelopment marks the first major investment in the McMichael site in more than forty years, adding 60% more space for exhibitions, education, conservation and public programming while modernizing outdated building systems and facilities. The project will also add state-of-the-art classrooms and studios to nurture the next generation of Canadian creativity, along with purpose-built spaces for events, concerts, lectures, conferences and dining. <\/p>\n

This transformative project is made possible thanks to a visionary investment of up to $50 million over three years from the Government of Ontario. To date, the project has also received an additional $25 million from the Government of Canada\u2019s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program and the vital support of private donors who have contributed more than $50 million. Together, these contributions will ensure that the McMichael continues to inspire Canadians\u2014and visitors from around the world\u2014for generations to come. The redevelopment will maintain beloved heritage elements of the McMichael\u2019s original home, including the low roofline and timber-and-stone construction, and will be designed to meet CAGBC Zero Carbon Building Standards, underscoring the McMichael\u2019s strong commitment to environmental sustainability. <\/p>\n

During the construction period, much of the McMichael\u2019s landmark collection will remain accessible through touring exhibitions of Canadian art across the country and abroad. Educational programs will also continue in schools and other venues.<\/p>\n

The renewed McMichael will welcome visitors of all ages with warm, inviting spaces to explore, learn and connect. As a vibrant cultural gathering place, it will play a vital role in building a shared sense of identity and belonging\u2014bringing people together through creativity, inclusion, sustainability and respect for the land and the many stories it holds. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n