The Taras Shevchenko Museum was founded by the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians, for the purpose of popularizing the life and work of the Bard of Ukraine, and the contribution of Canadians of Ukrainian descent to the social, economic and political life of Canada.

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.

"First Wave of Ukrainian Immigration to Canada, 1891 - 1914"
Taras Shevchenko Museum's Project on virtualmuseum.ca

Taras Shevchenko Museum's Community Memories project, that was done in conjunction with Virtual Museums Canada is successfully completed. "First Wave of Ukrainian Immigration to Canada, 1891 - 1914" is now on the Virtual Museums Canada website. You can find it here. The exhibit contains stories of first Ukrainian settlers to Canada. The exhibit also includes visual materials, like photos, brochure covers and flyers which is especially helpful for students who write projects on Ukrainian immigration to Canada. This virtual exhibit is also useful for children, teachers, scholars, educators and community workers. See the exhibit....

"A Point of View" - an art exhibition by Oryst Sawchuk
September 20, 2009 - March 10, 2010

The Shevchenko Museum is pleased to present the art exhibition "Point of View" by Oryst Sawchuk. An architect by profession, Sudbury resident Oryst Sawchuk is also an artist, a musician, a businessman, and a community leader. As an artist, he has captured Sudbury's heritage in pen/ink and watercolour for the last 20 years. He has had numerous shows in Sudbury and elsewhere. He established one of the city's few private galleries in the mid 1990s, The Acorn Gallery of Oak. He often invites groups of students or individual children to see his work and to share his love of art and history. Read more....

Prints of Taras Shevchenko Watercolours are Available

Prints of Taras Shevchenko's watercolours are available at the Shevchenko Museum. These exclusive quality prints would be an excellent gift for Shevchenko art lovers. Prints are not framed. Delivery is possible. To see the prints.

Museum's Hours of Operation

The Museum is open to the public Monday to Friday 10 am to 4 pm. The Museum is available for group and school class visits by appointment. Please call 416-534-8662 or fax 416-535-1063. Admission is free, although donations in support of the work of the museum are gratefully appreciated. How to reach us.

Art Gallery

The Art Gallery features the works of prominent Ukrainian artists of the 20th Century, including an interesting collection of oils and watercolours by Mykola Hlushchenko. While the paintings on display are periodically changed, their focus in on works by and about Taras Shevchenko. more...

Also on display in this gallery is a unique philatelic collection featuring postage stamps and covers from many countries honouring Shevchenko. more...

Ukrainian Immigration to Canada

As part of its mandate to popularize the contribution of Ukrainians to Canada life, the Museum also has a fine collection of pioneer implements and artifacts. more...

Become a Volunteer

We welcome new volunteers interested in participating in any aspect of museum operations: visitor hosting, publicity, mounting exhibitions, storing exhibits, general maintenance, etc... more...