mcmichael canadian art collection

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.It's worth getting to the McMichael to see the fabulous work of the Group of Seven. Rent a car if you have to - just go.

It is an art gallery of the famous 7 Canadian artists. Not so interesting for younger children would be boring.

I have always been intrigued with the "Group of Seven " artists. Have always seen their work in calendars , posters etc.But to actually see it in person was unreal. I am visiting the area on a course and almost didn't go. I am so glad I did. Along with these artists ,they have other galleries of Canadian art worth seeing also.It costs $18 to get in and $5 to park.They have a coffee shop with food and a gift shopI do wish I were here to wonder the grounds in summer but what can you do?If you like Canadian art and history, check this out, so worth it

The McMichael Art Gallery was surprisingly an excellent visit for me. There is some very nice art collections on display, a great tour a place to eat and trails on site with great scenery.

McMichael Canadian art collection is something different worth visiting any time of the year.you will never be disappointed and will respect the great work done by different talented artists.

The two special exhibitions currently featured were the driving motivation for today’s gallery visit. The Mattise works of art were in our opinion second tier but their use in conjunction with the focus on Morrice and Lyman made the advertising forgivable. We had some frustrations with the audio guide element using our phones and the selected pictures were not numbered in a logical manner in terms of traffic flow. The staff however were most helpful in the “audio scavenger hunt”. Signage was in both official languages. We enjoyed the learning experience and were pleased to see a good turnout of patrons, perhaps last minute art aficionados not wanting to miss this show which ends soon. The Eyes on Quebec is not to be missed as the second special attraction. The last of the artistic trilogy is of course the permanent collection which needs no introduction. We did not realize that there is a $5 parking charge in addition to the gallery admission but not unreasonable as the grounds looked well-kept despite the time of year. An excellent choice for our wedding anniversary day excursion!

We went primarily because the special exhibition on Morrice and Lyman in the Company of Matisse will close at the end of next week. Do make an effort to see it. There are several works by Matisse, but the show focuses on two Montreal painters who deserve more attention than they've had, J.W. Morrice and John Lyman. Many of their works are very fine. The show "Eyes on Quebec" complements it, because it is a collection on works from the 19th century, including several Krieghoffs, well into the 20th, with several spectacular paintings by Jean Paul Riopelle as well as a number of attractive works by Clarence Gagnon and Jean Paul Lemieux among others. It will be at the McMichael until February 1. Both shows should be seen if you have the chance.

I hadn't been years. I was with my mom and my two children (ages eight and 10). We went to see the special exhibition on Matisse but also enjoyed the Group of Seven collection. The museum may want to consider being more child and youth friendly. There was a good film on Tom Thompson; however, more interactive exhibits would help inspire interest for the younger set. Many museums strive to interest all ages, so too should the McMichael Gallery. Note: Juno Beach Museum in Normandy is an excellent example.

We have visited McMichael in Kleinburg several times.McMichael has a large collection of paintings made of Group of Seven.We love the Group of Seven - paintings.All visits have been a big experience.McMichael is located 30-40 km northwest of Toronto.

Knowledgable guides who are very welcoming. Just don't let your hand or foot stray too close to the paintings or they will turn from nice kitty cats to growling tigers. :-) Wish the weather had been nicer. It would have been a fun afternoon inside and out. The restaurant was very nice, too.

It's an excellent visit for the winter to admire the permanent collection of the "Group of Seven" and any other exhibition (I visited the one of Matisse, Morrice and Lyan). To complete your day out, you can have lunch in the restaurant. Nice food and good prices. They have also a tour at 2:00 pm (included in the ticket) where they'll tell you about the paintings and the painter's history.If you want to go "deeper in culture and details", have your smartphone and headset ready (the have an audio guide on the internet which is really helpful)And, if you go in the Summer, you'll also enjoy the surrounding areas (the Gallery is in the middle of a 10 acres forest). You won't regret the time invested in yourself for this visit.

What a wonderful place to visit. Lovely art museum, lovely outdoor strolls. nice mix of Group of Seven (permanent) exhibits and other exhibits. Especially great for a family because of the outdoor space where young kids can burn off some energy. We didn't eat there - went into town for lunch and came back to explore the grounds - but the cafe looked nice.

Nothing I didnt like--beautiful collection I've been twice once with too little time and once in a rainstorm, the grounds look beautiful, very peaceful-the kind of spot ypu can enjoy the art take a breather outside then continue with the art. The collection its self is exceptional the colours are viibrant and so different then what you see in prints, loved it and would go back again.

Interesting and informative museum / gallery where we learned about the work of the Group of Seven and the story and intrigue of Artist Tom Thomson. Lovely exhibits and the centre is set in beautiful grounds... worth a visit.

This is a wonderful art gallery portraying many Canadian artists but very especially the portrayal of the Group of Seven works of art is fantastic .The atmosphere and environment of the gallery is truly Canadian .The log structure and the surrounding forest and parkland is so reminiscent of our early Canadian architecture ,landscape and way of life before Canada became so urbanized. It is truly enjoyable for visitors to be able to enjoy the nostalgia of our disappearing rural landscapes so close to Canada's largest metropolis .