Known as one of Canada's premier art and history museums, Museum London is proud to house one of Canada's great art collections, and one of the most significant historical artifact collections in Ontario! The collection boasts more than 5,000 regional and Canadian works and its 25,000 artifacts reflect the history of the City of London as an important urban centre in Southwestern Ontario.

Museum London was established in 1940 and operated from the London Public Library until 1980 when Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama was commissioned to design its current home at the forks of the Thames River in downtown London. In 1989, the then London Regional Art Gallery amalgamated with the London Historical Museum and the historic Eldon House and Gardens, creating what is known today as Museum London.

Museum London’s activities are driven by a mandate to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the visual arts and local history. They present a dynamic mix of interconnected exhibitions and programs that have both local and national relevance, and provide visitors with a range of interactive, interpretive experiences.
Visitors can view the impressive photography, paintings and sculpture from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and during extended hours in the summer months. Located at 421 Ridout St. North in London, please visit www.museumlondon.ca or call (519) 661-0333 for additional information.

When done exploring the museum, enjoy lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch at On The Fork Restaurant & Lounge, open Wednesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and Sunday for a delicious brunch.

(Copy courtesy of Joe Kirchmyer/Kirchmyer Media, and Museum London. Joe can be reached at jkirchmyer@verizon.net.)

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