Immerse yourself in local history and art
There are many places in London where you
can look at amazing art, learn about local and
Canadian history or get creative and make some
of your own art. There's everything from art
galleries displaying local paintings to some with
international exhibitions, and even a few museums
that are rich in history.
ART GALLERIES
Michael Gibson Gallery
157 Carling St.
gibsongallery.com
The Michael Gibson Gallery has been a staple in London since 1984. The gallery specializes in contemporary Canadian and international art and holds exhibitions and events throughout the year. The gallery also sells art and offers appraisals, and is located in one of the best exhibition spaces in the city.
Forest City Gallery
258 Richmond St.
forestcitygallery.com
The Forest City Gallery was founded by local artists in 1973, and has continued to celebrate local, regional, national and international artists. The artist-run gallery features visual art, media art, performance, literature and music, providing a space for the emerging London art community. They also hold professional development workshops and their Art Talk series.
The Innuit Gallery
201 Queens Ave.
innuitgallery.com
The Innuit Gallery is one of London's most unique art galleries. Opened in 1983, the North American First Nations and Inuit gallery features sculptures, prints, pottery, hand-crafted jewellery and more. The gallery also does sculpture and print restoration, as well as collection evaluations.
Thielsen Gallery
1038 Adelaide St. N.
thielsengallery.com
The Thielsen Gallery has been in London since 1950, representing some of Canadians finest paintings, sculptures and graphics, with special interest in the Painters Eleven group. The gallery must be notified prior to your visit, but their exhibits can be viewed completely online.
The ARTS Project
203 Dundas St.
artsproject.ca
The ARTS Project is one of London's newer art galleries, holding its first general meeting in 2000. The ARTS Project is a non-profit organization that features more than just an art gallery; it also has a theatre and a studio space for artists as well as educational arts programs. Their main goal is to bring art and culture to downtown London by providing a venue for artists.
MUSEUMS
Museum London
421 Ridout St. N.
museumlondon.ca
Museum London was established in 1940 and has been at its current location, at the forks of the Thames, since 1980. The museum's collection has over 5,000 regional and Canadian works and 25,000 artifacts that reflect the history of London. Museum London has various special events, exhibitions and educational programs. Admission to Museum London is by donation.
Eldon House
481 Ridout St.
eldonhouse.ca
Eldon House is London's oldest residence. It was built in 1834 for the Harris family and remained in the family until 1960 when it was donated to the City of London. The house remains practically unchanged and still contains family heirlooms and furniture as well as a beautiful 19th century style garden.
Royal Canadian Regiment Museum
701 Oxford St. E.
theroyalcanadianregiment.ca
The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum is located in Wolseley Hall, built in the late 19th century. The museum displays medals awarded to soldiers and weapons and equipment that has been used by Canadian soldiers for over a century as far back as 1883.
Museum of Archaeology
1600 Attawandaron Rd.
uwo.ca/museum
The Museum of Archaeology is located at the Lawson Prehistoric Village, the site of Canada's only ongoing excavation and reconstruction of a prehistoric village. The museum displays the past 13,000 years of occupation in Southwestern Ontario, including replica longhouses, a sweat lodge and an entrance maze, along with permanent and travelling exhibitions.
ART GALLERIES
Michael Gibson Gallery
157 Carling St.
gibsongallery.com
The Michael Gibson Gallery has been a staple in London since 1984. The gallery specializes in contemporary Canadian and international art and holds exhibitions and events throughout the year. The gallery also sells art and offers appraisals, and is located in one of the best exhibition spaces in the city.
Forest City Gallery
258 Richmond St.
forestcitygallery.com
The Forest City Gallery was founded by local artists in 1973, and has continued to celebrate local, regional, national and international artists. The artist-run gallery features visual art, media art, performance, literature and music, providing a space for the emerging London art community. They also hold professional development workshops and their Art Talk series.
The Innuit Gallery
201 Queens Ave.
innuitgallery.com
The Innuit Gallery is one of London's most unique art galleries. Opened in 1983, the North American First Nations and Inuit gallery features sculptures, prints, pottery, hand-crafted jewellery and more. The gallery also does sculpture and print restoration, as well as collection evaluations.
Thielsen Gallery
1038 Adelaide St. N.
thielsengallery.com
The Thielsen Gallery has been in London since 1950, representing some of Canadians finest paintings, sculptures and graphics, with special interest in the Painters Eleven group. The gallery must be notified prior to your visit, but their exhibits can be viewed completely online.
The ARTS Project
203 Dundas St.
artsproject.ca
The ARTS Project is one of London's newer art galleries, holding its first general meeting in 2000. The ARTS Project is a non-profit organization that features more than just an art gallery; it also has a theatre and a studio space for artists as well as educational arts programs. Their main goal is to bring art and culture to downtown London by providing a venue for artists.
MUSEUMS
Museum London
421 Ridout St. N.
museumlondon.ca
Museum London was established in 1940 and has been at its current location, at the forks of the Thames, since 1980. The museum's collection has over 5,000 regional and Canadian works and 25,000 artifacts that reflect the history of London. Museum London has various special events, exhibitions and educational programs. Admission to Museum London is by donation.
Eldon House
481 Ridout St.
eldonhouse.ca
Eldon House is London's oldest residence. It was built in 1834 for the Harris family and remained in the family until 1960 when it was donated to the City of London. The house remains practically unchanged and still contains family heirlooms and furniture as well as a beautiful 19th century style garden.
Royal Canadian Regiment Museum
701 Oxford St. E.
theroyalcanadianregiment.ca
The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum is located in Wolseley Hall, built in the late 19th century. The museum displays medals awarded to soldiers and weapons and equipment that has been used by Canadian soldiers for over a century as far back as 1883.
Museum of Archaeology
1600 Attawandaron Rd.
uwo.ca/museum
The Museum of Archaeology is located at the Lawson Prehistoric Village, the site of Canada's only ongoing excavation and reconstruction of a prehistoric village. The museum displays the past 13,000 years of occupation in Southwestern Ontario, including replica longhouses, a sweat lodge and an entrance maze, along with permanent and travelling exhibitions.
