Summer at the Ukrainian Museum ☀️

Where Ukrainian style meets village spirit — come shop, stitch, and connect with tradition! While our staff and volunteers are busy preparing a vibrant new exhibition, the Museum is still very much alive with culture and community!

Stop by for a behind-the-scenes peek at how we're transforming our gallery into the heart of the Carpathian Mountains, and take in Making a Museum: The Photographic Exhibition – an evocative look back at past UMCO community moments. On view until August 22, this nostalgic showcase invites you to reflect on our shared history (and maybe spot a familiar face!). While you're here, make sure to shop at our Boutique!

🛍️ UKRAINIAN SUMMER ESSENTIALS

Our Boutique is open and we’ve got almost as many essentials as the Kosiv Bazaar 😉. Shop for Ukrainian style, culture, and craft—while supporting the Museum you love.

• Get festival-ready with vyshyvanky for the whole family — just in time for Ukrainian Independence Day at Centennial Park and the Toronto Ukrainian Festival!

• Planning a BBQ or summer gathering? Explore our Kitchen Corner for cookbooks, decor, and kitchen goods that bring a Ukrainian touch to your table.

• Heading to the cottage or enjoying a staycation? Summer is a great time to immerse yourself in Ukrainian stories. Browse our curated collection of books—from novels and memoirs to children’s stories, in English or Ukrainian.

• We also have embroidery and beading kits, as well as pysanky supplies from Ukrainian EggCessories — perfect for quiet, creative summer moments.

When you shop at the UMCO Boutique, you're not just taking home something beautiful – you’re helping sustain the Museum’s exhibits, programs, and daily operations. Every purchase supports our mission to preserve and share Ukrainian culture in Canada.

🎁 UMCO Members receive a welcome coupon to shop in-person at the Boutique!

🧵 Celebrate World Embroidery Day with Us – Tomorrow!

Join us to celebrate the age-old tradition of embroidery circles – social gatherings that have connected women across generations and cultures. Drop in to work on your current embroidery project (or start something new), meet new friends, and enjoy our air-conditioned gallery space. Afternoon workshops are still open – details below.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• July 30 World Embroidery Day

• August 2 Closed for Civic Holiday weekend

• August 24 Ukrainian Independence Day 🇺🇦

• September Ukrainian Heritage Month

• September 12-14 Toronto Ukrainian Festival

SUPPORT THE MUSEUM

💙 Make a one-time donation
💛 Be a GEM – Give Every Month!
💙 Sponsor an exhibition or cultural program
💛 Fund a student or intern

Your support as an individual, family, or business helps champion our mission of keeping Ukrainian culture thriving in Canada.

The Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario Branch is a member of the Canadian Museums Association and the Ontario Museum Association.