While this site has participated in Doors Open Ontario in the past, it is not part of the current season’s program. Please check the Home page for this year’s events and participating sites.

MacLaren Art CentreDoors Open Barrie

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
MacLaren Art Centre

This gallery combines the 1917 Carnegie public library with a dynamic contemporary addition designed in 2001 by Siamak Hariri. In addition to a permanent collection of contemporary Canadian art, the gallery presents a year-round program of exhibitions. At 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., view the Prints and Drawings Room, followed by a fun printmaking workshop in the PIE Education Centre. (Photo: Andre Beneteau)

Contact info

37 Mulcaster Street
Barrie, Ontario
E-mail: maclaren@maclarenart.com
https://maclarenart.com

Architecture

Year built: 1917, 2001
Building type:LibraryGallery
Architect: Chapman & McGiffin (1917); Siamak Hariri (2001), Hariri Pontarini Architects
Architectural style:Classical revivalPost-modern

Dates/hours open

Sep 27, 10:00am - Sep 27, 04:00pm

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.