Reviews of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery (Museum)

Kaed Young

Easy to navigate, interesting exhibits, and a pleasant gift shop with moderately priced items. Paid parking is available surround the gallery and neighbouring library.

GHoST

Amazing pieces from lots of native and local artists.

Ruby Shen

Nice experience, quiet and peaceful place to enjoy a snowy afternoon with family there. Love the kids play areas inside the gallery.

Aaran Duncan

Always known it was a great little art gallery but it is also great for venues. Food is amazing all the way from the appetizers to the main dish and the staff did a really good job, a good time was had by all

John Smith

I went for their unmasking brain injury event. It was an amazing event. We enjoyed the exhibit as well, amazing masks with incredible stories behind them. It is wonderful that they gave space for this cause.

Bernard Kint

Great for an interesting walkthrough, wish they had more exhibits but nevertheless interesting.

G “fendermanjazz” Roberts

Very cool place to visit

Lindsey Pallister (DJ Lynz)

Amazing place to explore for children and adults.

Kyle Langstaff

We would like to thank everyone at the gallery that made our wedding day so special. Especially Cheryl Anne for being there every step of the way. Thanks so much we highly recommend this venue to anyone that wants to have a fairytale ceremony.

TriciaxBeauty

Beautiful artistry

Steve Nakashima (ShimaONE)

Not as inclusive as they imply. their community events are really only targeted at a specific audiance. Also their interpretation of "contemporary" is questionable.

Gage Sweeting

Would be nice for the gallery to reach out to the community and involve more local artists in a variety of mediums.

Cheryl Stiles

If you are a resident of Oshawa or just visiting, you must visit the gallery! Very refreshing approach to the arts. Always changing and evolving. Features many nights with live music and interactive events, children's programs, Indigenous art, community funded. Wonder filled!

Kerry Goring

The heart of Oshawa, this place is an Artistic gem!

Gerard O

The RMG is a jewel nestled in downtown Oshawa. It is everything a gallery should be: exciting, interesting, relevant and one of the most friendly public places you will ever visit. From “Painters Eleven” (one of Canada’s first great abstract art movements) to contemporary street art, the RMG has covered the waterfront. A great art gallery that leaves you thinking “Why didn’t I come here sooner. “

Anne Sewell

Had a nice visit. First get together since before Covid. Good abstract display. All staff friendly & welcoming & extremely good in their interpretations

jed b

We go here every 2nd Sunday of the month for OPG Sundays and my son just enjoys the art activities, plus he loves the cookies and milk they have for snacks!

Derek Dwinnell

Not bad. Nice art.

J J

Canadian-based content Beautiful gallery

iFlYsOlO

Didmt really see any art work but I didn't know this place existed! It's actually done nice!

Andy Kirkpatrick

Fabulous small museum with many Canadian pieces

Jonathan Paquette

I'm not a fan of art galleries, but considering, I did enjoy the diversity of artwork. Staff is quite friendly. We originally went only because of free admission but I was actually quite impressed.

Mohsin Ali

Great art and friendly staff

Chloe Lewis

Been here a few times and have loved it. My favorite event was their monthly nighttime event and got to see one of my favorite local bands play "Wooly". Definitely check it out if you're in the Oshawa area and looking for something to do.

Kobi Siva

Nice little art gallery that showcases local Canadian artists, both old and new. Also a fan of the abundance of Indigenous artwork! It is also built-into/right beside a library. There’s a cute little gift shop and a summer camp you can register your kids to.

Paul Henry

Nice art gallery

Carla Sinclair

I love the variety of exhibitions, events and programming the RMG offers the community. Something for all ages and interests.

Aaron Duggan

Healthy Artisan Hub, Clean, Respected, Opportunities for all ages, informative, secure, group opportunity, OAC Grant affiliate, group affiliation, corporate, established for years, job position or volunteer possibilities, is essentially the Oshawa Gallery to get into, open to public, has all amenities including wheelchair access and elevators, and offers genuine credit with award recognition that matters to personal artists, for future personal positions in all types of artistic venture. It is a large gallery with deep history. Has honored all types of artists both local and international, historic or new. This is a multicultural and cultured place of high standards. Hard workers paid, and volunteer to maintain with integrity, politeness, enduring years of a rising and falling economy, yet The Robert McLaughlin Gallery stays. -This, is a reflection of a continuous, creative City, that still keeps Art, gives Art, as this gallery continues to entertain us with causes that edify our very society, I hope it thrives, and people participate, even just to look!

Megan Cochrane

Interesting free (donation suggested) gallery with a wonderful permanent collection and changing exhibits. I really appreciated that the interactive display in the Made of Honey, Gold, and Marigold exhibit was still interactive despite COVID-19. They had a box of disposable gloves and hand sanitizer available.

Frances Adamson

A great place to take in great art. Events and classes are such fun for adults and children alike. I especially like first Friday's- dress up and have fun on the time with art, music, food!

Shawna Jean

A great art experience for the whole family. Art exhibits that are thought provoking. Installations that are a hands-on experience for children and people of all ages. An array of different events. Wheelchair accessible entrance. Gift shop featuring art and gifts done by local artists. I would recommend you go to the RMG and check out their art exhibits and take part in the many events they have to offer.

Tina Slaton

Used to be a good place

Vincent Chevalier

This place is a gem. Great, big exhibition spaces and a variety of programming for multiple audiences and participation levels. Really glad they got rid of the carpet in the contemporary wing.

Rainer B

Beautiful gallery with amazing events (RMG Fridays is spectacular), definitely a vital part of Oshawa culture

Liz Lacey

Beautiful Artwork

Brooklyn Doran

An amazing gallery that features artists from emerging to established. I especially enjoy RMG Friday's and the spotlight on local and independent musicians.

Kelly Farrell

Beautifully displays the works of diverse artists where it brings our communities together.

Eli Dwor

Truly amazing. The most surprising gallery I have ever been to considering the location. My favourite part of Oshawa. Fantastic curation.

GamerPlayz

Lovely place very good food too

Liam Winegard

A very nice public gallery, with many interesting pieces. Not sensational, but worth seeing. The staff were helpful, parking inexpensive, and the venue is well laid out. Easily visited in under 2 hours, part of a nice afternoon out

Cork and Bean Oshawa

Great night

David Northam

Gallery changes. Has many great Canadian works

Hamish Brown

Beautiful

Ricky Williamson

First time there and the place is very cool to see.

Dawn Hopkin

My children love the classes offered while being exposed to beautiful art.

Codrina Ibanescu

Such a gorgeous place to experience wonderful photography, music and art.

Kerry Reid

Fun

Luke Tot

Was a great venue for a friend's wedding.

Maria Suh

Beautiful gallery in the middle of Oshawa

X4 SnipeRR

Nice venue

Joel Bautista

Very nice Art Museum...lots of contemporary and modern art work, some are amazing arts. They're even inspiring young artists, which is an impressive project they have. Bring your young children and get their artistic talents started. At certain time there is an art story being read to the children.

Vinnie Marchese

Great venue for an intimate wedding!

christie m. sproul

Always enjoy visiting this local gallery!

Jon Vortisch

Not bad if you are into arts

Maria Walker

Beautiful art & great selection of wine and friendly atmosphere!!

Erin D E

Gorgeous little gallery I unexpectedly stumped across while visiting from the UK. Definitely worth a visit

Cody Williams

First time and it was pretty cool. Pretty organized, service was great, now with the pandemic people are very careful of social distancing which was great.

Maja Petrovic

My kids of 3.5 years old didn't understand why they need to be quite, so we didn't stay long. It would be good to have similar gallery in Pickering, so we can go more often and kids can learn about REAL ART - CREATED NOT TO BE SOLD BUT BECAUSE OF ART.....

Stan V

This is a small gallery, however they hold some very interesting (and free) events. Would recommend to check out if you are even slightly artistically inclined.

Geoff Watson

Stunning gallery with a wonderful staff, beautiful lighting and rotating shows that are very well considered.

Josh Reboks

the art was mostly modern abstract stuff that I didn't particularly enjoy

Karla Maria Orozco

They should be ashamed of themselves. I read in the paper they kicked a disabled man and his family off the property and won’t let him return because he was medicating outside with legal medical marijuana. Better get with the times Art Gallery. I am also a medical marijuana user and do not appreciate being harassed for trying to manage my pain.

Steve Babarik

This is a really nice art gallery. It's a great building and pleasurable to explore. The art is interesting and varied. The staff is friendly and helpful. A good place to attend an event or for a quiet respite.

AJ Jean-Louis

Enjoyed the gallery. It was free and you can leave a donation. Loved the paintings

Eric Himbeault

My cousin had his wedding ceremony here. Beautiful!

Leah Jones

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery is a beautiful little gem in downtown Oshawa. It is free to browse the Art Gallery. There is a Donation Box at the front desk. The Gallery is three floors of Exhibits. They feature an artist in the lower level and often see them when visiting the Gallery. The Robert McLaughlin Gallery puts on art classes for all ages. Washrooms are available at this location. Mask are required at this location.

Diana Scanlon

Had a great time on Friday listening to a band and looking at some great art

Tank32000

Great place to look around and learn.

Tytan McBride

Kinda empty.

Tom Tom

Lot of good art on display nice place to visit. I no admission fee.

Kui Cai

(Translated) Great painter's studio (Original) 非常棒的画家工作室

Mike Gazo

Bright, open, inviting building. Art selection is always rotating.

Alison Albrecht

Great art class for the kids. They loved it and will return again!

Sebastian Geldart

Free gallery that is always interesting and always changing! Recommend putting a $5 donation just to keep it open because it is always worth far much more than that. Every single time I go I spend multiple hours with the art, photos, and activities there. Very neat place I'd highly recommend.

Leo Twin Flame

Lovely gallery and amazing art!

Katie Crystal

Love this place. Always something new to look at. The exhibits change often. I could spend hours walking around in the relaxed setting of this place. Always a joy to see what is happening in the art industry. Very talented artists.

Jan Normandale

RMG , has a focused collection of Canadian art featuring Painters Eleven, Group of Seven and leading contemporary Canadian artists. The RMG also regularly features exhibitions so check their website. The museum doesn't charge an admittance at the time of this writing. It’s pay as you go’ so help keep the lights on and drop $5 - $10 into the box.

Alastair Richardson

More than just Art

s vanderteems

Love the gallery. Family friendly

isabelle schloeter

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery was very interesting and was very beuatiful and clean. I went with my mom gor the mothers day brunch. The food was very good. After the brunch we went downstairs to look at the art. The art was very interesting and amazing.

Michael Daniels

It's a art gallery what can I say. Might enjoy what's being displayed you might not.

Hempress Euphemia

Had the opportunity to have art on display here. Helpful and informative staff.

Allan Mor

About Oshawa Art Association event called " OAA 50th Anniversary " that taking place in Oshawa at R. McLaughlin Gallery from April 2018 till May 6, 2018. All artists was charged $50.00 CAD just for unknown jury to review art works and to decide other the art will be approved or not. Lots work was rejected with out any farther explanations. $50.00 wasn't refunded. For those Artists who want take farther action against this scam money collection agency please PM me at Google.

Adam Donner

A nice little free gallery in the heart of the town offering a good main exhibit and lots of rotating exhibits.

Allan Davis

Nice art collection but limited only to modern art.

Ian MacCready

This city is so lucky to have such and incredible museum. A great space and exhibits.

Anne-Marie S

Wonderful gallery with a fantastic changing collection that runs community events for all ages and interests. A true gem in Durham, don't miss it!

Hamed Layssi

Great place at downtown Oshawa

Pink Rpunya

Great place.

Amalia Charter

nice afternoon activity with a friend

Joy Vanderteems

Always a great stop while in downtown Oshawa. Relaxed atmosphere and the exhibits change often so it's a new experience every time

strato67 (Saaransh)

Some really interesting art installations

Anne Elliott

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery seems to be a secret in Oshawa! For such a thriving and growing community, the Robert McLaughlin Gallery seems to be a welcomed surprise to those who discover it for the first time. Good collection of masters old and new, good collection of Canadian art, great venue for art shows and First Fridays music bring in such good energy. For Kids --- they have so much activity and camps for families and kids alike. Come visit.

Sarah Lampson

I have thoroughly enjoyed all the exhibits I have seen here

karen mccrae

Great place to learn and educate

Nicole Wilmot

A fantastic space rich in community and diversity. I love this place!

Skippy

Clean space, quiet, parking is free weekends.

Christine Williams

beautiful art work and presentation!

jean porter

Interesting exhibits, play area for kids. It was very hot there on Saturday

Gregg LaLiberte

A superb art gallery in the heart of Oshawa featuring many notable Canadian artists. Absolutely worth supporting!

Zicky Marie

I saw everything in three minutes...and this included a 30 second dance video. Lol. But the gallery was under construction so that was expected. I was happy to be facilitated. It's a good activity to pack into a day...as it's not too time consuming. Try visiting with friends to make it exciting and have fun discussions. The staff are really nice and sweet. I got a warm welcome from security and an even warmer welcome from the desk attendant.

Glen Thompson

A very nice gallery. I had a very nice art experience while I was there and I was impressed with the overall collection on display. Great way to spend a day.

Mona Wannamaker

We went to hear song writer's sing their own songs , it was amazing .We have great local talent .

Amisha Gupta

Nice art gallery in Oshawa. Beautiful art sculptures. We went for a Indo Canadian Holi event there. Parking was free on the weekend. The whole gallery is wheelchair and stroller friendly. It's a nice, clean beautiful art gallery with lots of events happening. Liked it there!!

Jasmine

Very helpful staff. Beautiful place to visit.

Tony Wong

Smaller art gallery than anticipated. Lots of empty spaces. At least free parking on weekend.

Rukminee Bridgemohan

RMG Friday's have been a great budget friendly event to go to every first Friday of the month. There is always something fun to do as well as musical acts or dance performances. I will continue to make this a regular outing.

Наталия Скороходова

(Translated) An interesting collection of paintings. (Original) Интересное собрание картин.

Seif

I'm still shocked of the amount of fun I had at this place. The place is very clean and well organized. Many cool lightening and artistic views as well as rooms for the young ones to paint or have fun with whatever creative games and tools they offer. They even have a lounge room for those who just want to rest while others take their fancy pictures and explore the place. The building design is beautiful and the workers are very nice which is a bonus. The whole place is camera friendly just some rooms require you not to use flash so that you wouldn't disturb anyone else. The best part about the place is it's for free and they even offer services like coat check for free too.

Aj Blain

A fantastic place to visit. Thought provoking and inspirational art with a friendly welcoming feel. Highly reccomend for people from all walks of life.

Brad Malott

The staff member that gave my girlfriend and I a tour was very intelligent and professional. I believe her name was Erin and we learned a lot from her.

Matini Sanni

Beautiful place with fun activities for families

N AlRawahi

Nice public gallery. Well maintained snd ordered.... And it is free. I am not very into art.. But the display was nice and interesting. I did not take puctures of the displayed items dince I was not sure it is ok to do that.

Robbie McCleave

I seent the bepis, it was awesome

Matthew Cousins

Exelent

Quinlan Allin

Really kind people working there, new exhibits regularly and an all around unique building.

Tiffany T

Lovely location, lots of space. Runs on donations only and happy to leave a donation.

J K

An art gallery with integrity

mythili T

Very friendly staff and a beautiful place with awesome Art. Must visit!

Tai S

Art gallery itself is really nice, parking readily available, just have coins on you to pay for parking or you'll need to use the honk mobile app to pay for parking

Kay Silva

Spent about 45 minutes looking through the five galleries. This is varied collection including indigenous works, Emily Carr, Group of Seven, Cornelius Kreighoff, Tom Thomson and many others. Admission is by donation. Parking is free on the weekends. Enjoyed our visit.

Mike

I really enjoyed seeing the local talent on display.

MEv Photography

A beautiful building with a lot of potential, however, unfortunately most of the gallery rooms are quite empty with absolutely no seating. Pictures and other art is sloppily pinned to the wall without any frame. Very poor attention to detail with some absolutely awful works. Although art is subjective, I believe there is no reason to hang a pieces of yarn all over one of the gallery halls. That was truly a boring exhibit. Some of the works are great, but the place needs a lot more work with more more seating. It would not hurt to add a little detail to the walls instead of boring white ones... Also, the pictures pinned on the wall is nothing but sloppy showmanship. For an artist looking for inspiration, it could be a good place. Would not recommend to the average goer.

Annie

I really enjoyed that they have indigenous art. They also have local art from the Durham area and some awesome local art downstairs.

Judy Hodgson

What an excellent opportunity to showcase the arts and experience with children too. We love RMG Fridays!

Nicolle J

Had a wonderful time at the gallery. It was used to celebrate an engagement party. The space was good and the staff were very polite and helpful. The gallery itself offered some wonderful pieces. Overall a nice venue for a party!

L Code

Great wedding venue. The catering was amazing.

Don Jones

Free entry. Great collection. Always interesting feature like Jason Maclean right now.

Velva Woodstock

Well informed curators,nice space,

Erica Henderson

My 7 year old did an art class with her homeschool group and she had a blast!!!

Nitasha Gupta

So much fun and inspiration for the kids

joan buchanan

Unmasking brain injury is excellent Show

craig colley

I like being there.

sarah millar

Attended wedding and it was great fun and neat to see all the art... especially the wearable art!

Steve Brackett

Nice art gallery, with great programs for kids.

Ashley Csendes

Free to visit donations suggested but no required. They change the exhibits weekly as well

moomoo

Beautiful fun art gallery!

Stephanie V

Great way to spend an hour or so in the winter. Admission is free, suggested donation is $5 a person. Cloakroom available at no charge. Free parking on weekends.

Marc Galloway

Great Diversity of Creativity

John Tabb

Nice place very Quiet