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

The Museum exhibits are dedicated to the art, life and literary legacy of the founder of the modern Ukrainian language Taras Shevchenko, who has twice been celebrated as a cultural leader of world acclaim by UNESCO.

Taras Shevchenko, Ukraine's greatest poet, artist and champion of his people's freedom was born a serf in the village of Moryntsi, Ukraine. Though orphaned by the age of 11, his talents developed early. While studying art in St. Petersburg, he became known to the democratic intellectual elite of Tsarist Russian society and was bought out of serfdom through their efforts. Although free, he never forgot his roots and his fiery poetry, such as in the Kobzar, published in 1840, drew the ire of the repressive Tsarist regime. For this, he was exiled in 1847 to punitive military service in the eastern regions of the Empire. After receiving a pardon in 1857, he continued to work and struggle until his death.

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Exhibitions & Events

Exhibition

Children are Flowers Everywhere in the World

Saturday, May 30, 2026 to Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ May 30 - July 30, Openng reception: May 30 at 2 PM
Shevchenko Museum, 1604 Bloor Street West, Toronto

Life Drawing Nights

Thursday, June 4, 2026 to Thursday, June 18, 2026 @ 6:00 - 9:00 PM
1604 Bloor Street West, Toronto

Sedniv, Kachanivka, and Sofiyivka: Ukrainian Parks Through the Eyes of Artists \ Українські парки Седнева, Качанівки, та Софіївки в творах художників

Sunday, June 28, 2026 @ 12 - 2 PM ET (Toronto time), 19 - 21 (Kyiv time)
online

News & Noteworthy

Collection Highlights

In Shevchenko Art

Fire in the Steppe, 1848, watercolour

In Fine Art

IVAN BALAN, Here, Three Hundred of Us Fell, 2014, oil

In Stamps & Coin

Shevchenko Medal created in commemoration of erection of Shevchenko Monument in Nadvirna

In Sculpture

The Head of the Shevchenko Monument erected in 1951 and destroyed by vandalls at the Shevchenko Memorial park in Oakville, Ontario, in 2006.

In Handicrafts

In Heritage

In Library

In Musical Instruments

Mandoline

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