Please note: The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is temporarily closed for a once-in-a-generation redevelopment of its building and grounds. The gallery is anticipated to reopen in 2029. For updates on the project and details on touring exhibitions, visit //mcmichael.com/mcmichael-reimagined.
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario, is one of Canada’s most beloved cultural destinations—a public art gallery uniquely devoted to collecting and exhibiting the art of Canada, set on more than 100 acres of forested land along the Humber River Valley.
The permanent collection of almost 8,000 works spans the full breadth of the Canadian artistic tradition, from iconic landscapes by Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven to the boldest voices in contemporary Indigenous and Canadian art. The McMichael is also the gallery of record for works on paper from the Inuit community of Kinngait (Cape Dorset), serving as custodian for the Kinngait Drawing Archive, which totals nearly 100,000 artworks. The collection continues to grow, with an increasing number of contemporary works that reflect the evolving story of art in Canada today.
Beyond the galleries, the McMichael offers a network of scenic trails winding through 100 acres of forested land, a Sculpture Garden, and the historic Tom Thomson Shack, relocated to the McMichael grounds as a tribute to one of Canada’s most celebrated artists. The surrounding landscape—the same wilderness that inspired Thomson and the Group of Seven—forms an inseparable part of every visit.
Education is central to the McMichael’s mission. From school visits and Art2Go classroom programs to lectures, workshops, and community partnerships, the McMichael connects people of all ages to the art of Canada. The Library and Archives are also accessible through online inquiry.
