The McMichael Canadian Art Collection - Kleinburg, ON Canada
N 43° 50.455 W 079° 37.504
17T E 610528 N 4855122
Located on Islington Avenue north of Major MacKenze Drive on the east side in kleinburg, Ontario
Waymark Code: WM4RAH
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 09/23/2008
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The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is the only major public art gallery devoted solely to the collecting and exhibiting of Canadian art. The McMichael permanent collection consist out of 6000 artworks by Tom Thomson, the Group of Seven, their contemporaries, and First Nations, Inuit and other artists who have made a contributian to Canada's artistic heritage.
The McMichael houses thirteen exhibition galleries and is situated on 100 acres of conservation land. Through a network of outdoor paths and hiking trails visitors can discover outdoor sculptures and wonder the McMichael Cemetery where six Group Seven members and gallery co-founder Robert McMichael have been laid to rest.
The McMichael displays a wide range of exhibitions each year, and offers a stimulating array of programs and events for people of all ages. They include curators’ lectures, tours, music performances, kids’ camps, workshops, school programs and hands-on art activities.
Info taken from the website mentioned below.
Name: The McMichel Canadian Art Collection
Location:
10365 Islington Avenue
Kleinburg, Ontario, Canada
Phone 905-893-1121
Toll free 1-888-213-1121
Phone Number: 905-893-1121
Web Site: [Web Link]
Agency/Ownership: Other Agency/Organization
Hours of operation:
Hours:
Mon - Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm from May 4th to Oct 26
Closed Dec 25
Admission Fee: 15.00
Gift Shop: yes
Cafe/Restaurant: yes
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