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Branches
Celebrating Culture Across the Country
The Ukrainian Museum of Canada is more than a museum in Saskatoon.
We are a network of museums across Canada dedicated to the promotion of Ukrainian culture, all established by the Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada. The headquarters are in Saskatoon, and we have five branches across the country:
Ontario
Toronto
Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario Branch
Nestled in downtown Toronto, the Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario Branch houses a remarkable collection of more than 8,000 artifacts of Ukrainian cultural origin. From intricately embroidered textiles and traditional pysanky to wood carvings, ceramics, and sacred objects, each piece tells a story of heritage, craftsmanship, and identity.
UMCO preserves and shares these cultural treasures to foster learning, inspire dialogue, and highlight the ongoing relevance of Ukrainian culture in today’s diverse society. Each year, it presents a thematic exhibition that shares Ukrainian cultural heritage through storytelling, bringing to life the human experiences behind the collections.
In 2024, the Museum celebrated its 80th anniversary, marking eight decades of commitment to Ukrainian heritage in Canada. It is open five days a week, year-round, within St. Volodymyr Institute on Spadina Avenue in Toronto, and features a gift shop offering books, art, and handcrafted items.
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Manitoba Branch
The Manitoba Branch was formed in 1950. It has roots in a 1928 exhibit of traditional items by thirteen ethnic groups of “new Canadians,” sponsored by the Canadian Handicraft Guild in Winnipeg.
Located on the ground floor of the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral, the Museum and gift shop are staffed by students and volunteers, Tuesday through Saturday, July through August. September to June, the Museum and gift shop are staffed most Thursdays by volunteers. Please confirm by calling 204-582-1018. Appointments for tours can be made through the branch’s website (see below) or by email at ukrmuswpg@hotmail.com.
Alberta
Edmonton
Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Alberta Branch
East-central Alberta, northeast of Edmonton, comprises Canada’s oldest and largest Ukrainian bloc settlement. Established in 1944 in Edmonton, the Alberta Branch was Alberta’s first Ukrainian museum. Staffed by volunteers, it has been awarded Recognized Museum Status by the Alberta Museums Association. The Alberta Branch houses thousands of artefacts illustrating many aspects of the cultural heritage of Ukrainians in Canada.
Calgary Collection
Calgary
St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Sobor
The Calgary Collection, housed at St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Sobor, focuses on educational programming for schools and adults. Curated exhibitions are open to the public by appointment and during limited hours over the year. The dedicated volunteers of the Calgary Collection offer group and school tours of St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Museum. Programs are aimed at adults, senior groups, and children taking the Grade 3 and Grade 4 Social Studies program.
Vancouver
Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Vancouver Branch
Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral
The British Columbia Branch was officially opened in Vancouver in 1957 and has been located in the basement hall of the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral ever since.
Folk arts exhibits were installed not only for various local events but also for the public during international festivals and annual Pacific National Exhibitions, among other events.
The Branch’s collection comprises textiles, pysanky, wood carvings, pottery, and archival materials about the lives of pioneers, such as books, photographs, slides, and cassette recordings.
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