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

Workshop

PYSANKY: Easter Egg Decorating Workshop - SOLD OUT

Thursday, March 19, 2026 @ 6 pm - 9 pm
Shevchenko Museum, 1604 Bloor Street West, Toronto

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Exhibition

FOLKTALES AND FAIRY TALES

Sunday, March 22, 2026 to Friday, May 22, 2026 @ Opening reception: Sunday, March 22, 2 pm - 6 pm
Shevchenko Museum, 1604 Bloor Street West, Toronto

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Workshop

Painted Easter Eggs in the Petrykivka Style, Workshop by Olena Chorna

Thursday, March 26, 2026 @ 6 pm - 9 pm
Shevchenko Museum, 1604 Bloor Street West, Toronto

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Shevchenko Talks

The Search for a Ukrainian Style by the Artist Amvrosii Zhdakha

Sunday, March 29, 2026 @ 12 - 2 PM ET (Toronto time), 19 - 21 (Kyiv time)
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News & Noteworthy

Collection Highlights

In Shevchenko Art

Moonlit Night in Kos-Aral, 1848-49, watercolour

In Fine Art

IHOR YURIEV, The Church of Saints Peter and Paul, 2010, 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

Spinning Wheal, 1930s, Dauphin, Manitoba. Gift of Morris Stefaniuk

In Library

In Musical Instruments

Surma (Horn)

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

Exhibitions & Events

PYSANKY: Easter Egg Decorating Workshop - SOLD OUT

FOLKTALES AND FAIRY TALES

Painted Easter Eggs in the Petrykivka Style, Workshop by Olena Chorna

The Search for a Ukrainian Style by the Artist Amvrosii Zhdakha

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

Moonlit Night in Kos-Aral, 1848-49, watercolour

IHOR YURIEV, The Church of Saints Peter and Paul, 2010, oil

Spinning Wheal, 1930s, Dauphin, Manitoba. Gift of Morris Stefaniuk

Surma (Horn)

The Shevchenko Museum