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Robert McLaughlin Gallery

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64 Reviews

#7 of 36 things to do in Oshawa

Art Museums, Museums

72 Queen St | Civic Centre, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 3Z3, Canada

+1 905-576-3000

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“Small, free gallery, with activities for small children ”

A gallery near/in the civic centre of Oshawa. A small gallery with around 3 gallery spaces. The... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

rebekah901

London, United Kingdom

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“First visit, but not our last”

We visited the gallery on the first Friday evening of the month, which is a "free" night. We have... read more

Reviewed 10 March 2018

Greg A

North Richland Hills, Texas, United States

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The RMG is a vibrant, engaging public art museum located in Oshawa's civic centre between City Hall and the McLaughlin Public Library. The largest gallery in Durham Region, the RMG occupies an inspired 36,000 square foot building designed by noted architect Arthur Erickson. Featuring a Permanent Collection of over 4000 works, and four galleries of diverse and changing exhibitions, the RMG holds a significant collection of Modern and Contemporary Canadian art, and the largest collection of works by Painters Eleven in Canada. Creative education programs, an eclectic gallery shop, fun monthly events, inspiring event spaces, an art archive and library, and two art studios are found at the RMG.

4.5

64 reviews

Excellent66%
Very good23%
Average7%
Poor3%
Terrible1%

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“art lovers” (4 reviews)

“modern art” (3 reviews)

“gift shop” (5 reviews)

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72 Queen St | Civic Centre, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 3Z3, Canada

Downtown Oshawa

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rebekah901

London, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Small, free gallery, with activities for small children

A gallery near/in the civic centre of Oshawa. A small gallery with around 3 gallery spaces. The collections of varied and the gallery containing the identity collection is nice. Some contemporary and more traditional works. A small group of children were having a lesson in...More

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Greg A

North Richland Hills, Texas, United States

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Reviewed 10 March 2018

First visit, but not our last

We visited the gallery on the first Friday evening of the month, which is a "free" night. We have lived in Oshawa almost four years and always wanted to go so this seemed like the perfect opportunity. It was extremely busy, and as a result,...More

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241sweetpea

Courtice, Canada

454

Reviewed 3 March 2018

Oshawa's Best

I have been to the gallery a few times and it is lovely for a students field trip or to visit as a couple etc. The staff are fantastic and the facilities are bright and clean.

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Banff2013

Banff, Canada

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Reviewed 24 February 2018 via mobile

Free entry by donation

Great place with exhibit of Tom Thompson there was approximately 20 of his work. Loved the layout and art. Not huge fan of modern art. Nice coffee/gift shop.

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bob4425

Toronto, Canada

468

Reviewed 21 February 2018

Great place

A smaller gallery but with a beautiful and varied collection of styles. Some beautiful sculpture outside. Friendly and helpful staff

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Valerie F

Markham, Canada

17160

Reviewed 22 January 2018

Group of Seven to Warhol

Spent about 45 minutes looking through the five galleries. This is varied collection including indigenous works, Emily Carr, Group of Seven, Cornelius Kreighoff, Tom Thomson and many others. Admission is by donation. Parking is free on the weekends. Enjoyed our visit.

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jblore

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Reviewed 12 October 2017 via mobile

Rainy afternoon visit

My daughter is now 12. She remembered attending a few times when she was younger and asked to go back. We even took a mom and daughter pottery class when she was 5 yrs old. There is ample parking, its accessible, its easy to locate....More

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Passionate V

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Reviewed 8 August 2017

Let's Keep Art Alive!

Great location! Great art! Some really nice collections viewed here! Right beside the library. Check the website for events!

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Elizabeth H

Oshawa, Canada

1611

Reviewed 10 July 2017

great

a wonderful gallery for a small city. Good permanent collections and lots of short term exhibits. Walkiing distance from local restaurants and public library. Nice restaurant upstais

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Andrew F

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Reviewed 7 June 2017 via mobile

A fine gallery !

Always has new art. Alot of modern art in there. A nice classy cafe above the gallery. The staff are always helpfull and polite. This is a great place for anyone to try once. Art Lovers will love it !!

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