Not many museums are free but this one is (by donation) and it was an easy walk to get to. When you enter, there are washrooms to the left and a gift shop in front. The gift shop has homemade jewelry, housewares and trinkets, books, and wallets. They had a cute bicycle display with various items. The front desk was staffed and the woman working told us the exhibits were upstairs. We made our way to the stairs and there's also an elevator. Once on the second floor, there were a couple of doors and then a volunteer was seating there telling us where to go. The exhibit on the left was ok, not a lot to see but a few interesting pieces. My favourite was the paint workshop with cans all coloured with paint. We went to the other side and there was an exhibit of book covers and an Aboriginal one. The book covers wasn't so interesting but the Aboriginal one had old records and cylinders that recorded conversations and songs. There were some sofas and a large window looking out to water and greenery. It was a lovely view. We spent an hour here and it was ok. They are going through some renovations but hopefully they can make better use of all the space. read more

Museum London - Art Galleries Near Me - London, Ontario

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Nice place to bring a small family with older kids and for a quick date getaway. It's a rather smaller museum and nice place to meet people for a quick gathering at their cafe shop. You can spend as little as 1 hour to see their collection. Smaller parking area with a small parking fee to pay at the self-standing booth to get a ticket location at the museum pathway about 20-30 feet from the front door. Give a online donation of a few dollars to support them for future work. Pleasant to visit and comfortable. read more

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I was excited to visit Museum London for the first time but once past the entrance doors, it was overall disappointment. To be fair, a large area is being reconstructed. The major exhibition, 'Sparrow Night: Artists Working with Light', included a few works that were mechanically out-of-order. The remainder of the works were not compelling. Fortunately, construction ends and exhibitions change. I'd gladly return here in the future to hope for a more engaging experience. read more

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I love coming to the museum when I'm in London. I'm an art history major and live in Ottawa with access to the National Gallery, but there is something so much more accessible and welcoming about Museum London. Entrance is by donation! I find the museum's permanent collection a bit dull (but then again, I saw it a lot growing up here.) The real treat of Museum London is the exhibitions, which are diverse and engaging. I just went to see War Rugs of Afghanistan, and it was something fascinating and completely unexpected that combined art and history. I learned a lot in an hour of browsing. The gift shop is also very worth checking out, they often have the work of local artisans and unique cards. The museum also regularly show indie movies and history- and art-exhibitions that connect directly to London. Museum London is a little gem in the city that is always worth checking out for exhibitions and events. read more

Giving this museum one star is overly generous. We were looking to see a bit of London on a Sunday afternoon and thought, why not see some exhibits at the local museum? Well there is an hour of my life I will never get back! I could hear the echoes of my voice as I was pondering if all the exhibits were hibernating for the winter! This place is empty!! And what little they did have there were no descriptions and history to read up on the items. So what exactly am I staring at? And why is it relevant? Save your time effort and frustrations trying to navigate to find a parking spot and do something else! The city should really contemplate turning this building into a home for the homeless or a day care for the downtown core at least it would be put to some use. read more

Not sure what the deal is with the low reviews. Museum London is great! Admission by donation only so the value is pretty hard to beat. It's a beautiful building and it is hard for me to fathom a better location in the city. Art work aside, the view of the forks from the large window on the second floor alone is worth the price of admission. But wait there's more! They have amazing exhibitions which rotate out often, drop in classes for kids and even a gift shop that even allows you to rent artwork if that's your thing. They have a great cafe AND an amazing restaurant and their calendar is virtually overflowing with amazing events. With renovations on the horizon I suspect things are going to get even better. I find myself at the museum likely about once a month and it's a great place to spend and afternoon. The staff is helpful, the place is clean and the atmosphere is wonderful. I have long been a member for a long time and suspect I will be one for many years yet. If you haven't been - go! And if you have been, go back - it's all new exhibits all the time and they often have something for everyone. A true local and cultural masterpiece that is overlooked far too often. read more

Museum London has an interesting architectural shape, which unfortunately leaves relatively little space for art and history to be displayed. I hope the history part moves to the old jail (across the street) and the art stays in the present building with maybe an enclosed sky-walk from one to the other, over the street; imagine the views of "The Forks" fountain from there. A good museum/gallery hybrid, but one with room to improve, and so much potential. Keep up the good work. Thanks. read more

One of the loveliest museums of Ontario and a must visit if you're in the London, Ontario area. Wonderful staff, creative fun and animated art programs for the entire family! For more information please click on the link: http://www.museumlondon.ca/ read more

Its a very nice Art Gallery. They always get different exhibits every time. Which is good. They have a healthy mix of local art being displayed as well as different types of displays and installations. read more

A great time! Great art and historical exhibits. The WWI exhibit was very cool! Got a couple hours or leas? Kill it here and get some culture you filthy animals!! It would be enjoyable for everyone! read more