The gallery buildings are constructed from hand-hewn logs and native stone to harmonize with the surrounding forest.
Six members of the Group of Seven and their wives are buried on the gallery grounds.
The site occupies land that was once the home and studio of founders Robert and Signe McMichael.
The collection includes a significant number of Inuit and First Nations works, often displayed alongside pieces from the Group of Seven to encourage dialogue.
The McMichael's original home, which is part of the gallery complex, contains the couple's original art collection and personal artifacts.
The gallery holds the archives of several prominent Canadian artists, including the papers and sketches of A.Y. Jackson.
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is unique for being the only public gallery in Canada dedicated exclusively to Canadian and Indigenous art. Located in Kleinburg, the museum is situated on 100 acres of forested land along the Humber River valley. The permanent collection holds over 6,500 works, emphasizing the Group of Seven and their contemporaries. The architecture features hand-hewn logs and fieldstone, reflecting the rugged Canadian landscape depicted in the art. Visitors can explore outdoor trails that wind through the property's woodland and sculpture garden. The site serves as a national repository for Indigenous artworks from across the country, including contemporary and historical pieces. The grounds also contain the final resting places of six members of the Group of Seven and their spouses.
The view from the gallery's outdoor terrace overlooking the forest canopy, especially during the autumn foliage season.
Wear comfortable walking shoes to take full advantage of the 100-acre sculpture garden and forest trails.
Check the exhibition calendar online before visiting, as featured temporary collections rotate frequently.
Bring a fully charged camera as photography is generally permitted in the galleries for personal use, provided no flash is used.
Avoid rushing the visit; many visitors make the mistake of only viewing the indoor galleries and neglecting the extensive outdoor sculpture grounds and memorial cemetery.
Closed on Mondays during the winter season.
