What are the hours and admission fee for Museum London?
Visiting hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Thursday until 8:00 pm. Everyone is welcome, admission is free, and as a non-profit, we gratefully accept donations.
Is there parking at Museum London?
Our parking lot (Municipal Lot #19) is managed by the City of London and accessed by heading westbound on Dundas Street, past Ridout Street, and making a right turn into our lot. The fee is $4 per hour or a flat rate of $8 after 6:00 pm.
Parking vouchers must be purchased at the machine (credit card or coins) located in the lot, and the voucher must be displayed on your dashboard. Failure to do so may result in a parking ticket. Please do not park in spots marked reserved.
If the parking lot is full, alternative parking is nearby at 435 Ridout Street North (Zone #5013, north side of Queens Avenue) and 100 Queens Avenue (Zone #5000, north side of Queens Avenue across from the Ontario Courthouse). These lots are owned by Precise ParkLink (1-888-783-7275), and will require that you pay a fee. Metered parking spaces are located on both sides of Ridout Street directly in front of the Museum.
Can I learn more about what's going on downtown at Museum London?
Visit Tourism London at www.londontourism.ca where you can find up-to-date information on events, places to visit, stay, eat and drink!
When was the building opened?
Museum London's building, located at the forks of the Thames River, was opened in 1980. It was designed by renowned Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama.
How can I make a donation of art, artifacts or money?
If you are interested in making a donation of art, artifacts or money, contact Executive Director Julie Bevan at jbevan@museumlondon.ca to discuss.
Can Museum London be rented for private parties and events?
Yes, Museum London rents spaces for meetings and special events and our expert team can help you organize memorable occasions. For information, contact Events Coordinator Lisa McDougall at 519-661-0333 ext. 4265 or email limcdoug@museumlondon.ca
Do you know where I can have my artwork cleaned, repaired or restored?
Art Conservation Services Inc. is a professionally accredited, privately owned art restoration business with climate-controlled and secure facilities located inside our building. They provide specialized treatment for traditional and contemporary easel and mural paintings of various media and substrates. Their services also include restoration of painted objects, works of art on paper such as etchings and prints, and archival documents including maps, photographs, parchments and letters. For information, visit www.artconservationservices.com, call 519-472-4138, or email info@artconservationservices.com.
How does Museum London choose exhibitions?
Our curatorial team develops a program of art and history exhibitions based on many factors. We may wish to explore specific issues in contemporary art, examine work in a particular medium or give opportunities to artists at a certain point in their careers. In all cases our choices are made within a larger context to advance the critical discussion and address a variety of audiences.
We regularly consider proposals for specific exhibitions from other institutions, independent curators and artists. We work hard to stay connected to local artists, undertake studio visits throughout the year, and keep their projects in mind as we develop our overall program. To this end, it is always useful for receive information about the current practice of individual artists.
The Museum's programs are funded primarily through grants provided by arts councils at the provincial and federal level. We therefore comply with a number of guidelines as determined by our funders. With the exception of programs developed in partnership with regional school boards, the Museum does not exhibit the work of students, recreational artists, or host juried exhibitions or craft shows.
Only work by professional artists will be considered for exhibition at Museum London. This includes individuals with accredited post secondary training and/or an exhibition history in independent publicly-funded galleries, and those making work that develops and adds to a contemporary visual language that is acknowledged by professional peer assessment.
What to Submit?
An artist's submission should include:
- a professional CV (outlining your education and exhibition record, contact information and a brief description of your work);
- visual support material consisting of up to 20 digital images (no power point presentations please). You may also refer us to a website.
If you are proposing a specific installation, please indicate of any technical requirements and exceptional installation costs.
Curatorial proposals should include:
- a professional CV (outlining your education and curatorial record, contact information and a brief description of your work);
- an exhibition thesis;
- a list of proposed artists or lenders, with contact information
- support material (see above);
- preliminary budget and
- installation requirements (including running feet and technological requirements).
Please indicate if you would like your materials returned, in which case you should include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. We will sometimes keep such materials on file for reference. Submissions are reviewed by the curatorial team before we will reply.
Submissions and inquiries should be addressed to:
Krista Hamlin, Curatorial Assistant, Exhibitions and Collections 421 Ridout St. London ON N6A 5H4 519-661-0333 ext. 4230
Can I bring a large group to the Museum?
Guests intending to bring groups larger than 12 people are encouraged to contact us in advance (2 weeks if possible) to ensure a meaningful visit. We recommend booking a tour with one of our expert guides!
My organization is planning a scavenger hunt and we want to include Museum London. How should we do this?
Organizations planning to include Museum London in city-wide scavenger hunts should contact us at 519-661-0333. We want to provide the best experience for your participants, both for guest enjoyment and safety, as well as the safety of the art and artifacts. We can assist in the easy development of questions, plus seek-and-find entries.
OAC Exhibition Assistance Program
Museum London is a Zone 1 recommender for the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) Exhibition Assistance Program: Ontario Arts Council - Exhibition Assistance.
This program supports artists and artists’ collectives working in visual art, craft and media art by covering costs directly related to presenting their work in a confirmed, upcoming public exhibition. Museum London accepts applications on an ongoing basis until allocated funds are exhausted or mid-January each year.