The Taras Shevchenko Museum in Toronto

STATEMENT OF THE SHEVCHENKO MUSEUM

The Shevchenko Museum stands in support of the brave citizens of Ukraine who are fighting for their country and their sovereignty in the face of brutal Russian aggression. An unprovoked attack on a peaceful Ukraine is an attack on all of humanity.

The Taras Shevchenko Museum mission is to popularize the life and work of the Bard of Ukraine, Ukrainian culture and the contribution of Canadians of Ukrainian descent to the social, economic and cultural life of Canada.

The only Shevchenko museum in the Americas

HOLIDAY MARKET

Fine Art, Crafts, Jewelry, Christmas Decorations, Vintage, Textiles, Festive Sweets and Baked Goods, Workshops, Gallery Cafe

Saturday, November 30, 2024 to Sunday, December 1, 2024, 11 AM - 5 PM

Shevchenko Museum, 1604 Bloor Street West, Toronto

Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with art, crafts, fashion, handcrafted jewelry, Christmas ornaments and more with the Ukrainian community and beyond to celebrate the traditions of Christmas.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect candle, a scarf, pure honey or a particular piece of jewellery, you’ll find that and so much more at this inviting marketplace showcasing local handicrafts.

Enjoy special baked goods and festive sweets in the Museum Gallery Cafe.

Everyone is Welcome!

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Exhibitions & Events

Event

HOLIDAY MARKET VENDOR CALL

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 to Thursday, November 21, 2024
Shevchenko Museum, 1604 Bloor Street West, Toronto

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Exhibition

NOVEMBER ART MARKET

Thursday, November 7, 2024 to Sunday, December 1, 2024 @ Opening reception: Thursday, November 7 at 6 PM
Shevchenko Museum, 1604 Bloor Street West, Toronto

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Workshop

GUARDIAN ANGEL painting workshop with Oleksandra Lytsak

Thursday, November 21, 2024 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Shevchenko Museum, 1604 Bloor Street West, Toronto

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Exhibition

BLESSED

Saturday, December 7, 2024 to Wednesday, January 15, 2025 @ Opening reception: Saturday, December 7 at 5 PM
Shevchenko Museum, 1604 Bloor Street West, Toronto

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News & Noteworthy

Collection Highlights

In Shevchenko Art

A Kazakh Boy Playing with a Cat, 1856-1857, sepia

In Fine Art

MYKOLA MALYNKA, Courtyard House in the Repnin Estate in Yahotyn, oil

In Stamps & Coin

In Sculpture

Bronze death mask of Taras Shevchenko (copy). A plaster cast for the mask was taken within hours of the poet's passing on March 10, 1861 by Pyotr Klodt, sculptor and personal friend of Taras Shevchenko.

To capture the uniqueness of the artifact and make it available to a wider audience, a digitization has been made. Click here to view.

In Handicrafts

In Heritage

Harvesting with ox team near Inwood, Manitoba, 1916

In Library

In Musical Instruments

Violin

Excellent! Very informative, friendly and lovely. Thanks!

Roman K., Montreal

A wonderful tour, great conversation and an amazing learning experience!

Щиро дякуємо за пам’ять про Тараса Шевченка. Низький уклін вам, добрі люди!

Beautiful museum and great atmosphere. Thank you for preserving our heritage!

Thank you for the tour! Feeling very lucky to live in a neighbourhood with such a lovely museum & see all the exhibits.

Надзвичайно вдячні вам за збереження української культури в Канаді!

Blessings! I will cherish the memory of this tour always.

I am very lucky to learn more about Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko.

Дуже дякуємо за екскурсію! Таке враження що відвідали Україну на годинку!

It was a blessing and an honour to have visited this historical place.

A very unexpected, but infinitely pleasant surprise in Downtown Toronto.

Висловлюємо велику подяку за чудову розповідь про життя та творчість великої людини. Бажаємо вам подальших успіхів!

A beautiful Museum! Thank you so much!The children and teachers found it very informative and interesting.

A great museum – there is the spirit of Shevchenko!

A beautiful tribute to Shevchenko and Ukraine. Thank you!

It takes your breath away from what you see.

WELCOME TO THE SHEVCHENKO MUSEUM

Shevchenko Gallery

Taras Shevchenko Art

Taras Shevchenko Art

Early Ukrainian Immigration to Canada, 1891 - 1914

Heritage Gallery

Ukrainian Folk Decorative Art

Ukrainian Contemporary Art

The Taras Shevchenko Museum in Toronto

STATEMENT OF THE SHEVCHENKO MUSEUM

The Shevchenko Museum stands in support of the brave citizens of Ukraine who are fighting for their country and their sovereignty in the face of brutal Russian aggression. An unprovoked attack on a peaceful Ukraine is an attack on all of humanity.

The only Shevchenko museum in the Americas

HOLIDAY MARKET

Exhibitions & Events

HOLIDAY MARKET VENDOR CALL

NOVEMBER ART MARKET

GUARDIAN ANGEL painting workshop with Oleksandra Lytsak

BLESSED

News & Noteworthy

First Wave of Ukrainian Immigration to Canada, 1891 - 1914

Shevchenko Museum on Facebook

Prints of Taras Shevchenko Watercolours are Available

New Tri-Lingual Kobzar of Taras Shevchenko Available

Collection Highlights

A Kazakh Boy Playing with a Cat, 1856-1857, sepia

MYKOLA MALYNKA, Courtyard House in the Repnin Estate in Yahotyn, oil

Harvesting with ox team near Inwood, Manitoba, 1916

Violin

The Shevchenko Museum