KLEINBURG.- The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, home to one of the world’s foremost collections of Canadian and Indigenous art, announces a transformative redevelopment led by the award-winning Toronto-based firm Hariri Pontarini Architects (HPA).

This once-in-a-generation renewal, supported by major investments from the Government of Ontario, the Government of Canada, and philanthropic partners, will remake the McMichael into a world-class museum for the 21st century—a beacon of accessibility, environmental sustainability and artistic excellence.

The revitalization marks the first major investment in the McMichael’s site in more than forty years. With commitments of up to $50 million from the Government of Ontario and currently $25 million from the Government of Canada through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program, this ambitious project will ensure that the McMichael continues to inspire Canadians—and visitors from around the world for generations to come.

Originally built in the 1950s as the private home of founders Robert and Signe McMichael, the site has grown into a nationally significant institution—welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors to experience the spirit and stories of Canada through the eyes of its greatest artists.

Nestled in the Humber River Valley, the building’s modernist timber-and-stone architecture, with its low rooflines and integration into the landscape, has come to embody a deep sense of place and connection for many Canadians.

The new design, led by award-winning Canadian firm Hariri Pontarini Architects, will honour this legacy while expanding and modernizing the facility to meet the needs of diverse 21st- century audiences. The redevelopment will include:

• More space dedicated to exhibitions, education, conservation, and public programming;

• State-of-the-art classrooms and studios to nurture the next generation of Canadian artists;

• Purpose-built spaces for events, concerts, lectures, conferences and banqueting— including a new indoor theatre;

• Built to CAGBC Zero Carbon Design Standards, reinforcing the McMichael’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

The resulting building will be a powerful reflection of our nation’s values: creativity, inclusion, sustainability, and deep respect for the land and its many stories.