Reviews of McMichael Canadian Art Collection (Painter)

Deborah Doucette

Breathtaking grounds and entrance to the gallery with the option of ground pass and usage of trails, amenities & gift shop. Separate pricing for Art gallery entrance and requires pre-online registration. Unfortunately, gallery booked to capacity today but was still able to enjoy the gorgeous grounds and well marked trails. Family & stroller friendly with cyclists & dog walkers also sharing the trails and footpaths. To complete your visit enjoy Kleinberg’s historic Main Street all within a short walking distance.

Cara R-N

Wonderful experience. Amazing collection. Super staff. Great gift shop. A must visit and be sure to walk the grounds.

Neil McFarlane

Great museum. Plan for a trip duration of 1.5 - 2 hours. Nice way to spend a weekend afternoon.

EllyO

It's one of my fav Art Museum. Unfortunately, today, due to crowdy day of Family Day, we decided not to enter there. We postponed the visit but the Walter Philips' "At the Lake" is must to see. Instead, we walked around the Garden of Sculptures. Highly recommended.

Péter Lukács

It is a beautiful gallery; I loved the place! Such cozy and stunning paintings.

Yoko Widya

Art gallery with lots of students coming for day trip. Learnt a lot about Canadian artists. The workers seems so passionate about the history. Great place for weddings. I can't wait until The Food Dudes will be the caterer in house.

Marvin Schlichting

Cultural center that keeps out Canadian heritage alive and well. A beautiful outing with my family. Gorgeous well kept grounds for a hike it outdoor picnic.

Emily Burtnik

The art gallery is wonderful I have been 3x. Love the group of seven. I like the variety of artists they display. The grounds are beautiful, hiking trails are lovely. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Only negative comment would be the cafe. I would give it 1star. I have tried it each time and they are under staffed. First time I waited half an hr just for coffee. Most recently we sat and waited for an hour for a cobb salad. The chicken was literally cold crumbles of "grilled chicken" for $18 and was appetizer sized. Was insanely over priced. If it says grilled, should be hot chicken. I was still hungry. From what I could tell, small portions and not worth it. Coffee was delicious though.

Florence Elasigue

I really enjoyed the Everything Remains Raw exhibit!

Anita Windisman

Don't just come here for the Canadian art, enjoy the beautiful grounds as well. Here's what to see on the grounds: Tom Thompson's Shack, the Cemetery, and the Sculpture Garden.

Andy Forest

We brought my 99 year old grandmother to the McMichael gallery and she had the best time! The incredible selection of paintings are beautiful, with many Canadian artists represented. The food at the cafe was very good, with interesting and delicious choices. The grounds are gorgeous, with walking paths and sculptures among the trees.

Donica - DLA Originals & Donica-dot-eh

Love the Gallery and even better the views/ vista's from within. Amazing structure. The field stone foundation. The old timbers. If those logs could only talk....they would have some great stories!

Anne-Marie Brouillet

Always nice inside and outside ! There is always a new group of seven painting I notice at every visit!! Loved seeing the magic of Christmas getting setup !!

Gabrielle Huston

Lovely exhibits with friendly tour guide and gorgeous property to walk around on in the summer. Plus, lots of Poké-Stops, if you're into that kind of thing.

Anuj Sood

Good trails with ample parking space. There was a wedding event when I visited. Parking is not free - $7 per vehicle (in October), can't say about winters. One trail was closed as bridge work is going on (in Oct 2019) Looks like it will remain closed for a long time.. May be summer 2020

Jean-Paul Audouy

One of my favourite places of the Toronto area. Always something new to discover, especially concerning First Nations or Inuit art. The Group of Seven paintings are some of the best with the ones at the AGO. The surroundings with the forest, the big boulders, the sculptures in the park are very soothing either in summer or during the colder months. Nice gift shop, affordable cafeteria and friendly staff. Unique!

Grace C (GC)

Beautiful location outside and exhibitions inside. Cafe/restaurant very good as well. Worth a visit to see all the great art and take in the surrounding scenery. Check out Village of Kleinburg while you're there. Cafe's shops and pretty side streets.

Terry Babij

We just went for trail walk around the museum and it was awesome, especially with Humber river on the side of the trail. The outdoor sculptures were also a nice treat to look at.

Amber Are

It's a beautiful property. Viewing the lovely depths of the surrounding forest was almost as lovely as viewing the artwork! Great outdoor installations.

Sharon Lam

My husband and I visted the gallery yesterday. We hadn’t been there for over 20 years. I was a young adult kid who didn’t appreciate it as much as I did yesterday. The service was so good that I felt I was at home. We took our time and really immersed ourselves to appreciate the legacy the artists have left. You will need at least 2 1/2 hours to view everything. We didn’t visit the restaurant or gift shop as we just came for the art. I have to give a shout out to the impeccable service by one of the ladies that works there. Too bad I didn’t ask for her name. She took a extra care of us after we told her about my eye condition and provided accommodations for me so that I can see the art better. I could go and on about how absolutely lovely the experience was.

Olaf Alders

If you think visiting an art museum should be a time for respecting the craft of art, nature, in a tranquil atmosphere, this museum does that. Having been to many before, this is easily my favourite. If you have never been to an art museum, go here, and ask when the next tour begins. You don't need to follow the tour all the way through - it's pretty normal to depart or join mid-way, but they are short and very informative. Very digestible, which is not something I could say for many other tours. It is primarily the group of seven, and the collector has an obvious passion and connection to the spirit of the art: nature. You'll see windows exposing the surrounding nature outside, and you're invited to go on the walk to enjoy the inspiring area too, the same that inspired the artists. And you should! I'd like to think the original artists would be very proud of the staff here.

archil patel

I hadn't been to the Gallery since I was a kid. I was happy to be able to get a couple tickets in for a viewing. The attendants were very knowledgeable and helpful. The grounds are well kept. I highly recommend going to view the works of the Group of Seven artists.

Family DiasRibeiro

Beautiful gallery with relevant exhibitions. Good cafe and pretty grounds.

Tara Signorelli

I went on my own and really got to scrutinize the art up close. Enjoyed a late lunch at the cafe there but by 1 pm they were running out of alot of the choices. I would enjoy both again . Looking forward to trying a few of the trails and maybe hunting for the cemetery.

Sandra Z Hajjar

Can’t miss this museum if you are in the area. Amazing art selection from Canada’s finest artists. Could spend all day taking in these masterpieces.

Yana Rzayeva

Beautiful place, so relaxing. I went to see the Maud Lewis exhibit, which was wonderful. All the other works were very interesting as well. You really get the feel of Canadian art and landscape. Outside grounds are beautiful with sculptures and nature trails. And they have a restaurant inside. I didn’t eat there, but bought a coffee to go, and it was good. Next time will try their food.

Jon Yazer

Wonderful art gallery near Toronto. The Uninvited exhibition curated by Sarah Milroy was one of the best exhibitions I’ve seen in a long time and a great contribution to Canadian art and art history. Be aware that parking is $7.

Tony Leung

Come inspired by Maud Lewis and Lionel FitzGerald at McMichael, one of Canada’s most essential valuable art collections dedicated to the development of the country’s art. The serene walking trails around the gallery are a must-visit to compliment the overall experience.

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Fay Ramjaun

The McMichael Gallery is a wonderful place to spend a few hours on a blustery, rainy day. Their extensive collections of paintings from: Group of Seven artists, Indigenous artist Norval Morriseau, and current exhibit of John Hartman works - makes it well worth the trip.

Jan Morgan

Beautiful place for art and nature lovers

Jeff Zhang

Came here this past Thursday for the first time. The gallery was very clean and nicely run by their members. Compared to bigger galleries such as the AGO, McMichael was much quieter but it definitely was just as nice. For $5 a ticket if you are under 25 and $7 for day parking, you can’t go wrong!

Raghda Al-Sharbati

Love this place! I usually go with my kids for a walk in trails, very nice specially in summer and fall. And I have visited the gallery, very nice collection of arts, really enjoyed it! They also have nice cafe to drop by and get your coffee/desserts. Recommended for everyone

Mehrbanoo Safari

Amazing art by Canadian artists and a beautiful trail with amazing views

Wilson Wu

The gallery is not large, but the setting is beautiful, with paths that link to a network of walking trails.

Dewan Karim

"To love nature was to worship freedom. To believe in nature was to rebel." - Henry David Thoreau Group of seven and two associated icons, Tom Thomson and Emily Carr, created something remarkable that become Canadian image around the world. This small heritage village harbours one of the largest collection of Canadian art.

Spicy Jan

A beautiful location to visit, learn and share art and nature with the entire family. The grounds are unexpectedly massive to roam. Must visit!

Tommaso Budani

Always a great place to visit. Outside the noise of the city you feel the experience of the group of seven. But too limited in paintings to see and way too expensive.

Maria Yasnitsky

Every Canadian should be proud of this gallery gem nestled in a forest seen this time in its glorious autumn colors. The iconic Group of Seven collection is in such harmony with the Canadian landscape which inspired so many of these paintings. Its really worth walking the grounds as part of the experience.

More Memorable Events

So beautifully done. The collection of Group of 7 art is so pretty and interesting. Nice parkland area for walking and admiring the sculpture garden. Cafe had a really delicious lunch

LaVille Logan

This is my favourite place, I went there with kids and they enjoyed a lot, it’s clean and quite , different than the other parks around, the restaurant view is amazing.

George Santos

One of my favourite galleries in Ontario. Their exhibitions for summer 2018 are well chosen and will appeal to a wide range of visitors. Most surprising might be the show of Toronto hip hop culture that will appeal to those with an appreciation of modern culture in the making. The indigenous art show is strong and helps redefine Canada's views of which artists deserve top billing. For Group of Seven fans, the J.E.H. MacDonald show is enthralling with details of his specific paint brands, his pocket sketch book, scientific analyses of his paint surfaces and of course the gorgeous art itself. Don't miss the wall of exquisite Thomson sketch paintings in the Director's show.

Rob Russo

We spent 2 hours at the museum, but could easily have spent more time. We saw mostly landscapes by the Group of Seven. We had only a little time for a special exhibit of an Aboriginal artist. In warmer weather, I enjoy walking around the grounds

Andy Fyon

A wonderful environment to acquire a taste of Canadian fine art - or broaden your existing knowledge. The art exhibits are wonderful reflections of Canada and Canadian culture. The gift shop is small, but complete. I did not sample the cafeteria, but it was full at noon. The grounds are worth a walk to enjoy a taste of nature. Parking was tight at 11 am. Well worth the visit.

Vito Apa

Beautiful place inside and out. Worth checking out the cafe inside as well. They have lockers inside and they took AMEX. Parking when we went on the Saturday was $7 per vehicle

Ruben “Rube” Kim

We went and didn't have the chance to see half the things we wanted to. Make sure to leave yourself a bunch of time if you want to admire the work all the way through. A lot of art from contenporary Canadian artists and tons of group of seven work. Would recommend whole-heartedly.

Mariana Z.

A comprehensive permanent collection of the renowned Group of 7, insightful temporary exhibitions presenting emerging artists and bringing new views of modern collections are running as well (can be visited with the same ticket). All presented in a neat curatorial setting and within a great architectural interior space. The space outside of the museum is very large and includes trails, nice landscape for walks.

M Persaud

The McMichael gallery has always been a hidden gem for me. Just outside the city in Kleinburg, you’ll find an entire days adventure in the museum and on the grounds of Ojibwe Anishinaabe people. It’s breathtaking. I arrived an hour before closing on this date and found it was not enough time for my guest to take it all in. There was only one persons selling tickets when we arrived and without exaggeration we waited for over 10mins with a line of 6 people behind us. Although I knew the customer service has always been lacking here, I wished she could have acknowledged us, said I’m just selling/explaining a membership, I’ll only be a few more mins, or let me call a colleague to assist you. I had enough time to walk over to the gift shop stand in line and try and buy tickets over there. Unfortunately, they only sell tickets for advance dates and told me to go back to the front desk. We were next in line and I requested 2 adult tickets and an audio guide for my friends first time. She slid the tickets on the counter and said “there’s no audio guide today” and called for the next in line. I still don’t know why it wasn’t available that day. Anyway, parking is $7. Adult entry is $18, buy your tickets online so you won’t have a similar issue. The museum is on a 100 acres on ground so wear comfortable shoes if you plan on hiking the trails and perhaps a clean pair of shoes if you do the museum last. The McMichael is a fraction of the size of the ROM or AGO but is laid out in a way that feels so grand. They have so many hidden seating areas you could sit for hours taking in the pieces.

Louis Boo

The arts inside and the proximity to nature makes it a great outing for all ages. Must see!

琼成都

Today is 2021.5.23. During the epidemic, there were a lot of people in the city center and the lake. Our family drove to the Vaughan Art Gallery Park in York District. There is a small town next to it. I didn’t expect this park to be so beautiful and there are so many towering trees. It is simply a forest park, the trails in the park are quiet and intoxicating! There are many art statues inside, with different expressions, which are worth admiring. Unfortunately, the Fine Arts Museum has not opened due to the epidemic, so I will visit again after preparing for the epidemic!

Katie Padley

Very nice grounds to walk and trails. Parking is $7.

Mary

Beautiful gallery surrounded by woods with impressive collection of Canadian art - Group of Seven & Indigenous in particular.Also has rotating shows of significant Canadian artists.It has a very nice giftshop as well.A wonderful day outing from Toronto & nearby.

Darrell T

Great place for a more relaxed-pace hike/walk. Very clearly marked paths, and there's the option to extend your hike into connecting trails. Lots of folks come here to jog, bike, and walk their dogs. Free parking, and no admission fees to hike here. No outhouses, but the gallery area does have public washrooms (I'm just not sure if there needs to be an even happening for these to be open).

Mark K

Just stunning inside and out. So many trails and beauty in the natural wilderness and the art is classic Canadian and modern diverse voices. Worth every penny.

Lisa-Marie

Beautiful grounds! Beautiful gallery, visited on Canada day long weekend and a great choice. Had a lovely picnic outside in the well maintained grounds. The art gallery was well planned and although we missed the tour we were able to make our way around. Some of the staff were a little over zealous with their policing, I am aware the rules of a gallery are there in order to protect the works, however, I did notice a few people being wagged at by some of the older ladies on the staffing teams. I suppose they do have a job just seemed a little loud and rude, chill out loves. Lovely little gift shop, lots of cool artsy items to spend your $$ on.

Lyn Brown

I have been to the gallery which is wonderful however our purpose on this occasion was for a wedding and it was a great venue. Loved it and would definitely recommend it.

Harry Coffie

Asked one staff member about where Emily Carr's paintings were and she said " I don't think we have any of her paintings at the moment ". A few minutes later, we found a room full of her paintings!!! Staff needs to be more informed about the place in which they work!!!

Eddie Zuñiga

Great place to visit. They have a good collection of Canadian art from the group of seven and other native artists. Overall, I really enjoyed my visit here. Now some observations. The lighting in some of the areas is so dim that I literally had to go within a foot of the art work to see it. Which also brings up a good point - you can walk right up to the paintings and see the brush strokes and colours up close because they are not cordoned off to the public. Due to the small venue, don't be surprised if you have to weave through some crowds when it gets busy. I went on a Saturday and it was fairly busy so I had to wait several minutes to look at some of the paintings that caught my eye. Most of the paintings are small enough that when two people are admiring it there is not enough room for you to get a good look due to space restrictions and the dim lighting. Not a deal breaker but an annoyance nonetheless. In summary, I would recommend this place if you are looking for something different to do near the GTA. One more thing - the cost of two adults is the same as a family of four (if the kids are 18 and under) so bring your kids.

Michinari Hashimoto

Nice museum but unrivalled by the outdoor exhibits and hiking trails. Would definitely come back just to explore the grounds.

Zheng Li

Although the site, gallery and exhibitions are beautiful, I don't like how they say it features indigenous art when it is merely used to serve the white narrative. They can do better.

Magda Madsen

A very nice collection of classic and iconic Canadian Art. The building itself is very nice and offers many nice vantage points overlooking the surrounding forrest for quiet contemplation. General Admission is $18/person but is worth it if you'd like to spend a few hours. Be sure to make use of their grounds as they have some walking trails and outdoor installations. Staff were friendly and helpful. A great way to escape the city.

RJ Collacott

Amazing Trails and a beautiful location! met a lot of friendly people on the trails. Great for a short walk, not long distance. :) A little bit muddy right now in March.

Kathy Renwald

Tranquil, lovely art, amazing grounds! The atmosphere is peaceful both inside the buildings and throughout the grounds. An emphasis on Canadian art centers the gallery. There are wonderful trails around the property as well as sculptures to discover. Wonderful little village as well. Watch out for traffic though. During commute hours the few roads become quite sluggish. Plan accordingly.

Pasi Paltanen

A truly unique place where the grounds and buildings themselves resonate with being Canadian as much as the beautiful works of art houses within. A peaceful oasis of green space surrounded by the rapidly expanding suburbs . A great place to visit for art lovers and the uninitiated alike.

Cecilia Mok

Beautiful gallery, and amazing permanent and traveling art. An amazing collection of Canadian art. The grounds is also vast and stunning - make sure you have time to wander around outdoors and indoors!

Eliza Grady

It is always so nice to visit this Canadian treasure. The new Curator is doing a great job and the special exhibits are well thought out and interesting. Suggest leaving time to walk around the property in any season.

Esther Reshef

Fantastic art collection of Tom Thompson. Loves the township of Kleinberg as well.

Valeria Westra

I truly love this gallery. I always check ahead to make sure the exhibits are ones I will enjoy. The gallery, the grounds, artwork, sculptures are beautiful. But this may have been my last visit. Why am I paying for parking and admission only to have to endure rude staff?

Sergey Demidov

Great collection of Canadian artists despite some galleries were closed during our visit due to the event. The ridiculous thing is paid parking in this middle of nowhere, you should pay $7 (if you don't have cash to pay on the spot, you can do it at the reception) in addition to admission pricing. Garden with Ivan Eyre sculptures is not worth visiting, you should focus on what's inside

Dollie Nicholls

Amazing, unique gallery featuring group of seven and so many more Canadian artists. They have a very large collection and regularly bring in interesting exhibits as well. Absolutely gorgeous setting for this rustic-looking gallery. Interesting history as well... yours to discover. It's worth the drive to Kleinburg.

Nelson Chan

Absolutely wonderful gallery for Native American art and Group of Seven. The grounds are massive and peaceful with many walking trails. Can spend hours in the galleries which are packed! Been coming for years and will continue to do so.

adventure ontario

Love walking the grounds and seeing all the sculptures. My favourite part is their extensive collection of the Group of Seven artists they have on display!

Catherine L

The group of seven 100th anniversary show was spectacular, and so was the "uninvited " show. Both are a must see. Take the time to go for a walk on the grounds, it's beautiful!

Ольга Демидова

I liked this place a lot. An interesting art gallery surrounded by forest. Very good collection of the Group of Seven paintings, a lot of Inuit art. It was a bit strange to find some rooms devoted to hip-hop culture. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There is a good gift shop with reasonable prices. I didn’t like the outside garden with sculptures much.

Jeff Dillon Fine Art

McMichael Art Gallery is a truly inspiring place for artists and art lovers. I highly recommend visiting!

Michele Marques

Stunning collection of aboriginal art and famous landscape paintings

Janet M W

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KoalaCat

This is a beautiful gallery with a wonderful permanent collection from the Group of Seven and Norval Morrisseau, as well as temporary exhibitions from aboriginal and contemporary Canadian artists. It is in a gorgeous setting surrounded by trees and a sculpture garden. Highly recommend a visit!

Janice Vincent

Great art focused centre located in nature. New Restaurant is very decent with a wide offering of original local flavored dishes and decent wines. The Maud Lewis exhibit we attended was extremely comprehensive. We had a great time.

Ewa Paryz

beautiful place, it is my pleasure to drive. Many interesting places to see

Nikki H

My 1st visit and I can truly say that the grounds are spectacular. The art is great but most of it is not what I typically gravitate towards. Lunch was a treat and very surprised at the quality of the food. What a great way to spend 1/2 day walking the grounds, see some art and grab a bite.

Michael Luke

Visited with cousins, was impressed with the collection which focused on "The Seven" who are Canadian impressionists. Beautiful.

Virginia Reimer

Great art exhibition. This show focused on female artists who at their height were never invited to exhibit with the men. Later I had a lovely lunch at the McMichael restaurant.

hoda mirgaloyebayat

Beautifully kept park, wonderful staff and well thought out activities for the children. All in all a beautiful afternoon making memories with the family. Thank you!

Gurv Singh

Beautiful place... nice scenery and sculptures Good for long walks...

ketchupgun

A spectacular collection of Canadian art , particularly the Group of Seven, in a beautiful location.

Esme M

Wonderful Art Gallery and docent lead tour of their latest showThe Uninvited.

Dora Chow

Good selection of Canadian arts. Outdoor garden is beautiful

M. J. R.

Today, I had the pleasure of visiting the McMichael Canadian Art Collection with my wife and two old friends. Getting in and parking was a breeze. The admissions folks were super helpful and the encounters we had with staff were fine. This is a group that knows how to deal with dumb tourists, AKA me, which was nice. After walking around the various galleries we had a look in the gift shop then it was time for lunch. The food was fresh and good. One point I should mention here, depending upon the time of day the item you want to order may be sold out to have a plan B. Lunch done, we went outside to explore the grounds. The grounds are in perfect condition with various artworks scattered around. Sooner than I would have liked, it was time to hit the road. The day at McMichael was a great experience even for me, an admitted cultural infidel. If I liked it, I'm sure that you will too.

Natalia Ourban

I love art and McMichael is a wonderful place to see Canadian artists. Beautiful grounds with the sculpture garden and great collection of art by Group of Seven. I visit it at least once a year and never been disappointed - always a rewarding experience.

Ellen Powell

Large collection of Canadian Art in an oversized wood cabin on beautiful grounds with sculptures.

Pervez Nooruddin

Artworks with long walking pathways are not bad. very different

Leslie Melcher

A nice experience. Very open and a touch of nature added for your pleasure

Josie Simonini

This is one of my favorite galleries. Every time my husband and I come to Toronto for Christmas holidays, we visit McMichaels. The quality of the exhibits are amazing, they are very well curated. We learn something new every visit. The gift shop is great for buying meaningful and beautiful gifts. I recommend this gallery to everyone whenever I have a chance.

StefOutside S

Nice location, beautiful grounds. The gallery exhibits change all the time, but I wasn't impressed overall with what was available when I visited. One gallery smelled horrible, I'm not sure if it was dirty diaper or some kind of plumbing issue. Also note the main gallery was closed for construction I went. Parking is $7, which I thought was ridiculous, as there is a public school next to it and in summer or weekends would be an easy walk instead. Overall for the price there are other museums/galleries that would be much more value.

Richard K.C. Ling

The art is incredible. The volunteers are amazing. The waitress was not engaged in service and hard to locate. Not sure if the were understaffed but this woman does not belong in service. Food was great, 4 star, staff should work at a hotdog stand. Michael was fantastic and enthusiastic, funny how a server can drop a rating from 4 to 3. Would be a 5 if the trails were marked better, one sign was covered in stickers. We never got to see the area because it was poorly marked, including one map that said the red star meant "you are here", there was no red star. We walked in circles in a foreign land. Mark the trails better! Send the volunteers outside!

Saj Geo

Nice place for chilling and trekking with friends and family, river, hills, can play with pets, cycling and many more activities.

Aidan Hall

Beautiful building and the exhibit was very well curated staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the food was excellent! It is also a great place to walk your dog.

Gregory Light

Been here a number of times but last visit was best. Great curating of the Group of Seven with individual spaces and short blurb for each member. Book store could use a short history of the group of seven; just to provide a broader and deeper historical context to go away with.

OneSpeed

I learned so much about Canadian art. This is a fantastic place to learn about the art created here. Also how the gallery is situated in the forest is incredibly atmospheric.

Jay Vagh

This museum is really beautiful. It really highlights Canadian artists and I especially like the aboriginal art section. The most interesting section I found was the microbial art. That was really cool to see art made from microbes. I had no idea something like that was around. Overall highly recommend checking out if you love art!

M K

Came here to walk my dog, amazing trails over 100 acres

Rose Ann Vita

Wonderful gallery. The grounds themselves are worth the visit. Maud Lewis exhibit is so much fun. The kind of exhibit that kids and adults will enjoy. Group of Seven paintings are very compelling as well.

Jiny Song

We had timed tickets. Great permanent collection and wonderful exhibit on First Nations art. Beautiful grounds for walking and quick snacks available at the cafe.

Steven Cline

Not just the art collection, but the building itself and the surroundings are superb.

Heather H

Stunning and inspiring Canadian art. Even if you don't want to go in the gallery, the grounds are full of sculptures and beautiful trails. Great place for a picnic, a day inside exploring artwork, or both.

Bryan Weiss

I ran a photography camp there for March break and it was great to see that the staff there were all about making the experience for the kids the best it could be! I cant wait to be back for the August photography summer camps! I didn't have a telephoto lens but the kids and I saw this otter on our walkabout.

Juanita Butler (Gift2feel)

Such a warm comfortable fabulous place. Great for the whole family. Friendliest staff ever. Beautiful outside grounds to explore and spectacular art collection. Love it all.

ilana

It’s worth a visit. Really nice gallery, better than I expected. There’s one rude guard though so be extra careful to not go the wrong way.

Robert S

It had been a number of years since going to the McMichael. It was the featured display of Uprising: The Power of Mother Earth Christi Belcourt—A Retrospective with Isaac Murdoch that brought me and family. The gallery was nicely spaced for visitors during the Pandemic and was fortunate to attend before the third wave stay at home order. We will come back when there are featured art we admire.

Katie Pearson [She-Her]

Lovely and helpful staff. Beautiful grounds. Exquisite selection of artwork.

Irina Gubina

Amazing place! I like this gallery because you almost cannot see here the contemporary art))

Bill Cooke (Bill Cooke Entertainment)

Beautiful grounds, great for walking, cozy gift shop and a perfect place for a family day.

Marketa Evans

Absolutely amazing place! Come for the art, stay for the trails. A real Canadian treasure

Tom Wilson

great place for a walk and the gallery has a beautiful work. the staff is very helpful, knowledgeable, and do not hassle you for mask exemptions.

Frank Mroz

OMGOSH They have pulled out all the stops there’s some paintings I’m sure you’ve never seen before & the Sobeys collection is stellar

Mama Lanimae

I love the place!:) especially the hilltop because we had our wedding there last year. ❤️ Afterwards, we were able to tour the gallery and see all the beautiful paintings. I will never forget that place:) Plus staff are knowledgeable and courteous. I definitely recommend this amazing place to everyone.

Mike Eikermann

This review isn't about the McMichael art gallery but more about the grounds around the McMichael art gallery. This is an excellent place to go for a walk anytime of the year. The trails go from the McMichael down through Major Mackenzie and then continued all the way down to Rutherford into Boyd Park.

Channaka de Silva

Love the food. The windows are like picture frame.

Stephen Arnold

We first visited the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in the 1970s. The McMichaels had given their log house and their art collection to the Province of Ontario. It was our first introduction to the Group of Seven and we were seeing this art in a rustic, private home. What a wonderful growth. Now you turn off the highway on to a winding, treed lane before reaching the parking lot. You walk up a path past various sculptures and a Tom Thompson cabin before reaching the now much larger building complex. The original home is nicely integrated into the adjoining low-lying buildings. We had been looking forward to seeing the current Director's Cut exhibition which captured the Group of Seven heritage, a marvelous indigenous collection and some contemporary art pieces including punk art. Beyond the exhibitions, the gift shop was outstanding with wonderful momentos and very reasonable pricing. The entry foyer was very spacious and welcoming. We didn't have time to visit the cafeteria but we look forward to enjoying it on a future visit.

Linda Crook

Perfect wedding venue ... Highly Recommend. From a very happy mother of the groom!! Lots of outdoor spaces, patio and a lovely hilltop ceremony spot. Wonderful indoor hall for dinner, packed with pure Canadian character! Lots of parking. Recommend securing the bridal suite for wedding party.

Randhir jawandha

Quite awesome park and beautiful trails , unfortunately due to covid , the art gallery is closed , but still its worth to go their to see it from outside ,

Nathan Ladovsky

Great exhibit on Canadian Women Artists, in addition to everything else.

Lozt Dog

My favourite place to visit any time I am nearby.

Da Ria

Beautiful and peaceful place, with unique sculptures park)

Jim McIntyre

An Canadian iconic art gallery. Well worth visiting. Beautiful building in a beautiful setting.

Kelly N

Super amazing! I had not known this gallery existed. (Yes, maybe I've been living under a rock!) SO many Group of Seven original oils on boards, canvas, etc. Simply exquisite. And now featuring Canadian Folk Artist Maud Lewis with her bright, cheery paintings of the Eastern Canada. And they have a place to hold weddings. I can't wait to go again. Give yourself the whole day.

Trouble with Triton

One of my favourite places of the Toronto area. Always something new to discover, especially concerning First Nations or Inuit art. The Group of Seven paintings are some of the best with the ones at the AGO. The surroundings with the forest, the big boulders, the sculptures in the park are very soothing either in summer or during the colder months. Nice gift shop, affordable cafeteria and friendly staff. Unique!

Howman

Had a wonderful walk through as it has been years since I've visited. The grounds are beautiful any time of the year. The cafe is quaint as is the little store. The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly.

Jim Huinink

Beautiful grounds, beautiful building, and of course, a beautiful collection of pure art. I especially loved the Tom Thomson pieces. The greatest Canadian artist of all time.

Ksenia Soldatenko

Based on the collection of Mr. and Mrs. McMichael, the museum has a large collection of works by Canadian artists. The Group of Seven collection is particularly impressive, and is a place you should visit at least once. The facility is a park, and you can enjoy just taking a walk!

Pavel Grinshtein

We have been at this great museum multiple times but we absolutely love the new layout and setup! It makes so much more sense and really shows all of the artists and allows to see similarities and differences. Love this place...

DENNIS HALL

In addition to the main collection, there are always several exhibitions happening concurrently, some of which are superb. The food is priced very high -- a cup of java is over $3.50. The sculpture garden contains large metal pieces all donated by the sculptor, and are odd and simplistic very large metal sculptures with a weird sci-fi/bizarre toy feel, visually. I didn't like any of them. The hiking trail is beautiful and wends around a small river amidst the tree area.

Marco De Ciantis

Wonderful place to spend a morning, afternoon or both. I can't wait to go back and what new Canadian collections they are presenting. The cafe has tasty food that incorporates locally sourced ingredients, but book ahead so you don't have to wait for a seat!

H Boomer

Nice collection of the Group of Seven artwork. Located on a beautiful conservation area with extensive walking paths. Affordable fees (senior, adult and child rates) plus a parking fee. Easy to get to by car, a little outside of Toronto. A cafe/restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating available. Wheelchair and stroller accessible (elevators). Family friendly. I recommend a short visit here, schedule approximately 2-3 hours.

Steve Wesley

This used to be a first rate gallery back in the 1960s when it showcased Group of 7 art. Not so much now that it promotes "interpretive" low talent "artists". Diversity wins. Talent loses.

John Kessler

A great place to stroll among some masterpieces of art

Stacy M

Beautiful displays of Canadian art. A wonderful place to visit. Nice hiking trails around the grounds.

Matteo Zago

Group of seven collection, always discover something new in the works of these exceptional artists.

Edward Gesicki

Enjoyed the Uninvited: Canadian Women Artists in the Modern Moment exhibit which was Great & the influence from the Group of Seven. Had brunch at the McMichael Café & the food was Excellent & the service from Elizabeth was Over the Top! Also shopped at the McMichael Gallery Shop & purchased a unique beautiful carved wooden owl designed by an artist. The staff service was very helpful & Amazing. The whole day was a Great Experience. Thank you.

Adrian Tanasoiu

Lovely place. Was there for a wedding. The place is well organized, beautiful all around, and full of character! The staff is extremely helpful and friendly!

Colette Vallieres

5 Star experience .. Beautiful museum, Amazing canadian art .. Had a wonderful afternoon .. There are walking trails to take a stoll .. Highly recommended for the art lovers ???? ???? and the quaint village of Kleinburg is minutes away ????

P. L.

One of the best galleries in Toronto. A must visit and learn about the Group of 7. Not to mention the expos, hiking trials, sculptures and events. During Covid times the gallery is performing so well. Check the regulations before you visit.

Sue Hodgson

The Maud Lewis art exhibition at McMichael was impressive and touching.

Patricia

Have been going here since I was first introduced to the incredible Group of 7 in my high school year, decades ago and never disappointed. The location is beautifully set in nature with nature trails for a relaxing walk enjoyed after a viewing of some incredible paintings. I am biased and absolutely love The Group of 7, their artistic expression is breathtaking. It opened my eyes at 17 and was mesmerized by their personal lenses on the world, on nature. They offered a new way of looking out into the world that captured my imagination and curiosity. This one high school outing was a tipping point, a game changer that further expanded my little teenage world and showed me a world of possibilities. I have been a member for the longest time, supporting this magical place, and hope, that others too may find the magic here with these artists.

Mike Salter

Wonderful collection amidst a relaxing and natural setting Was disappointed that they were not checking and confirming vaccination status

Tom Nowers

While staying true to its Canadiana art mandate, the McMichael Collection under a new Director surprised me with a diversification to include modern and abstract art. While I did not do a study of all the offerings, we spent 4 wonderful hours quietly contemplating most works on display. It was a quiet weekday in April and the kind of verge of Spring weather Tom Thompson liked to paint. Most, if not all, the modern artists on exhibit were women and from Quebec...often from the 1960s and 60s perhaps reacting to the Quiet Revolution. We did not get as much inspiration or sense of intrigue from this art as we continue to experience with the traditional offerings of the Group of Seven and their contemporaries as well as the First Nations art of the Inuit and Norval Morrisseau. But everyone has their palate and the whole thing was extremely well curated and presented. The museum is a spectacular square hewed log structure in the woods perched upon high embankments. There are plenty of window and benchs/chairs to rest. A well-developed gift shop is on the ground floor along with a restaurant. Washrooms are distributed well and there are many kinds of workshops, tours hosted throughout the season. This is such an appropriate setting for the Canadian landscape art contained within as well as the intensely representative art of the First Nations...which I understand makes up about 30% of the collection.

Jacqueline Crawley

It was too long to be away, what a great experience. Ha e to remember to return more often

Jennifer Cameron

Fantastic art evocative of all that is Canadian wilderness presented in the perfect setting. Museum and grounds just gorgeous.

Carol Bucking

Wonderful Arts and Exhibits. So proud to witness history of our Canadian Artist!

Joe Pansolin

My first visit to this iconic gallery. Art work beautifully arranged throughout facility. Truly impressed with indigenous masks, carvings and paintings. Group of 7 separated into various rooms showed how each on their own were brilliant but each influenced the others. Walked some of the pathways around the grounds but it would be even more beautiful in the summer.

S. G.

Large gallery with a focus on Indigenous Canadian and Group of Seven art. The social distancing protocals were well done.

Moshe Haber

I went to see the 100 years of the group of seven. Anyone who loves the Canadian great outdoors and these great artists would enjoy this exhibition. The McMichael is a magical place, go visit in any season

KH

Drove more than an hour in the snow to visit this place and it was all worth it. The art on display is so amazing because they have such distinct styles. So Canadian. Everything is so well laid out, the descriptions were very well done and the ambience was just perfect. The Group of Seven displays were the last exhibit and they were fantastic. I've always admired their work but today, I realized how many other super talented female Canadian artists there were. I also appreciated their perspectives compared to the male artists. Just two gripes: Price: The parking fee was unnecessarily high at $7 and the admission fee of $18 was rather high compared to the number of exhibits. As a result, I didn't feel like donating any more. (Call me cheap, maybe, but it's a matter of principle.) Attendants: I wish they had more attendants who were more knowledgeable of the artwork. I met a young recent high school grad and he was awesome with sharing many insights into the artists, the grounds, buildings, etc. This place is about the same as when I first visited it more than 20 years ago. They have room to improve and justify the admission fee.

Bill Becker

McMichael is a great gallery on some beautiful land. You can walk outside and see the sculpture gardens, walk the Humber trail, and there are a few spots to sit, break out a sandwich, and enjoy the weather. The exhibits inside are very interesting; lots of Canadian art and they have interesting artists that they showcase often. I come here quite often!

Srivatsan M

Just a wonderful place to visit and enjoy . We tend to come every time a new artist is featured, not that we don't enjoy the group of seven because we really do. The walking trails for those who like to is also a nice place to have a picnic too. With the added bonus of a few sculptures.

Fish King

Good place to stay away from the city, it also has a good hiking trails.

Andrea

I accessed the McMichael website "VISIT" page to determine the open hours of the museum as I had guests in from out of town and we wanted to see the exhibit. It gave hours and prices but no where on the page did it say, "Timed Admissions Only" or "Online bookings only" or even "how to book online". We made the 40 minute drive and on arrival were told that there were no more available tickets, that they were accepting only "timed arrival" tickets -- in other words, ONLY online tickets. I would have happily bought tickets ahead of time had I known. I stated that I had accessed the website that morning and that there was no mention of online tickets only, or timed arrival tickets only. They told me I was wrong (I have since checked again and am not wrong). They suggested we wait around for 2 hours for their next opening. It was clear that nobody believed me, or cared. We walked the sculpture garden and left. Thumbs down for terrible customer service, for wasting my time and that of my out of town guests. Fix your Visits page

Marie Correia

Great place especially if you like the Group of Seven art. Great collection of native art.

G W

Great opportunity to see many of the Group of Seven artists on display. I love the space and grounds. They regularly have special exhibits or artists featured in many of the galleries. Primarily focused on Canadian artists. Very nice food service on site to round out your visit.

Patty Ching

Wonderful day at the McMichael art gallery. Had not been in 44 years! Had such a great day viewing these true Canadian masterpieces. Had a nice walk around the trail afterwards. Not to be missed.

joshua lopez

A wonderful gallery to see many different selection of art from back in the day. They also focus on some of the women during the time that didn't get as much recognition

Valery Zvezdina

A lot of interesting paintings, spend almost 3 hours inside. Thanks for all efforts and time who support the exhibition to give people a chance to enjoy and know about our history

Miriam O'Herlihy

I hadn't been for many years but now it is one place I want to revisit all the time. They support a wider variety of current artists as well as the beautiful Group of Seven Collection. The boutique restaurant is fantastic. Service is professional. The food is top quality. The grounds are beautiful and we've had lovely picnics before we fell in love with the restaurant. Parking is easy but not free. I think that is wise as it supports the grounds and offers some security.

Jennifer So

I do not claim to be knowledgeable in art so I am not going to talk about the artwork. My 5 star review comes from someone who went to the gallery on a whim and really enjoyed it! It is such a beautiful gallery sitting on beautiful grounds. With a place that is not that far from the city, it feels like you've escape from the busyness of life. It is a calming place to be. I enjoyed the guided tour of the gallery. (At the time, they had the Maud Lewis collection up, and the guide did a really good job telling her story.) The lunch at their restaurant was lovely. With a 1 year old daughter, we bought a one year membership. We now randomly go, sometimes simply just to be somewhere my daughter can wander safely with a beautiful backdrop. (We go first thing in the morning so it's not too busy.)

Vivian Singh

The best museum to learn about The Group of 7.

Brian McMillan

Great Canadian art. Lots of Group of Seven art plus First Nations art.

Voy Stelmaszynski

Uninvited was a real eye opener. Beautiful art! Sadly neglected until now ( although some galleries and collectors clearly knew about these women).

Natalie Goldfield

Wonderful day inside and outside the gallery. Great pandemic escape.

N G

Accessible. A wonderful way to spend a day outdoors, hiking the trails, immersed in Canadian art. Excellent value.

Colin Macdonald

Museum was great. Restaurant very poor.

Peter Orichefsky

Not enough time! Wish we had arrived earlier (closes at 5) because the galleries, the shop and the grounds are all beautiful and worthy of lingering.

Jane MacKay

Wonderful exhibits in addition to the main attraction of the Group of Seven display. Such a beautiful representation of Canadian artists in a perfect setting. When you look through the windows of the gallery in this fall season, it feels like you are in a real-life Group of Seven landscape. Such a relaxing venue in this time of Covid. Thank-you, McMichael Gallery. What a treasure!

Caitlin Van Horne

Gorgeous collection of some of Canada's most iconic artworks. Location is tucked within the city but feels private and isolated; even the driveway is beautiful. Check out the cemetery where several members of the Group of Seven are laid to rest. There is a charge for parking as well as entry to the exhibits. A fantastic place to be equally inspired by the gallery and the vibrant landscape.

Albert Peterson

Charged parking but only accessible by cars. The curated path was punctuated then got confrontingly questioned where I was going after I followed the directed detour. Perhaps because I refused membership right when paying for admission but I do not regret. I found the visit was lean in content and tinted with unnecessary interaction. But everything outside the admission is great. The building is nice. The trees and the walking path is calming and family friendly.

Vicck ZH

This is a beautiful place. I newly found. There are nice trails too. The parking at the Art museum is $7. But there is a free parking place if you go to Teston rd then turn right when u see the white board said xxx park( forgot the name). There are parking lots beside the baseball, tennis courts.

NFL Super Fan

Beautiful surroundings of tall trees. Some galleries were closed so it didn't seem like an extensive collection this visit, but it's a great environment for a contemplative day away. Parking is $7... Surprised you had to pay given this is so out of town.

M R

One of the finest galleries in Canada, specializing in indigenous art and the Group of Seven. The 7's work has to be seen in person to truly appreciate their uniquely Canadian mastery of light and snow. Also home to the most gorgeous walking trails starting from the sculpture garden in the heart of Kleinburg, along the Humber River.

Kingsman Tang

This place is awesome! The staff at the gift shop are nice and patient! Security are nice and have free parking just to go to the gift shop! Will be back and join the membership!