Taras Shevchenko Museum of Canada
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Museum Building

Taras H. Shevchenko
Museum & Memorial
Park Foundation

1614 Bloor St. West
Toronto, Ontario
M6P 1A7
Tel: 416-534-8662
Fax: 416-535-1063

 




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.



Taras Shevchenko Monument in Kyiv
Taras Shevchenko Monument in Kyiv


Toronto's Shevchenko Museum, located at 1614 Bloor Street West, while orientating on Ukrainian and Ukrainian-Canadian culture and history, strives to accommodate all visitors with English or Ukrainian language notations and guided tours.

The Museum's four galleries and library offer a wide-ranging selection of exhibits including professional copies of Shevchenko art in many genres, Ukrainian decorative folk art textiles, handicrafts, pioneer implements and tools, posters, and more, each with a story to tell. The extensive Shevchenkiana Research Library of over 1200 volumes features copies of his original poetry and prose, publications of contemporary academic analysis, books reflecting the history of his time and works celebrating his genius.

Welcome to Toronto's Shevchenko Museum - the only one in the Americas!

For future information:

Phone: 416-534-8662, Fax: 416-535-1063, email: shevchenkomuseum@bellnet.ca


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