The Taras Shevchenko Museum in Toronto

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

SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS - PAVLO LOPATA ART EXHIBITION

Sunday, October 24, 2021 to Friday, January 28, 2022 @ 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM on the opening day, October 24, 2021
Shevchenko Museum, 1604 Bloor Street West, Toronto ON M6P 1A7

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Shevchenko Talks

Women in the Works of Taras Shevchenko

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 @ 7 PM - 9 PM
Virtual

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Shevchenko Talks

The Traditions and Development of Ukrainian Tapestry Weaving

Saturday, January 9, 2021 @ 2 PM to 4 PM
Virtual

Presented by the award-winning master weaver, Olha Pilyuhina

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Exhibition

A FRACTURED WORLD…still has HEART

Sunday, October 18, 2020 @ 1:30 pm
The Shevchenko Museum, 1604 Bloor Street West, Toronto

An exhibition of photography, painting, and sculpture by Paul Osadchuk and Stephen Foreman.

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News & Noteworthy

Collection Highlights

In Shevchenko Art

Robinson Crusoe, 1856, sepia, bistre

In Fine Art

VOLODYMYR PATYK, Summer, 1966, 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

Branch of the Self-Education Society, Edmonton, Alberta,1916

In Library

In Musical Instruments

Lira (Wheel Lyre)

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

The only Shevchenko museum in the Americas

Exhibitions & Events

SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS - PAVLO LOPATA ART EXHIBITION

Women in the Works of Taras Shevchenko

The Traditions and Development of Ukrainian Tapestry Weaving

A FRACTURED WORLD…still has HEART

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

Robinson Crusoe, 1856, sepia, bistre

VOLODYMYR PATYK, Summer, 1966, oil

Branch of the Self-Education Society, Edmonton, Alberta,1916

Lira (Wheel Lyre)

The Shevchenko Museum