Special Events

Doors Open at the RMG

May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery is celebrating Doors Open in Oshawa on May 3rd. Join us for guided architecture and art tours, explore our various exhibitions, and drop by the shop.

Admission and tours are all FREE!

Join a guided architecture + art tour

11:30 am, 1 pm and 3 pm

Our welcoming Visitor Engagement Assistants will deliver tours of this stunning modern building. Discover the original vision for Oshawa’s public gallery, brought to life in 1969, and how architect Arthur Erickson designed a massive 36,000-square-foot extension that made the gallery what it is today.

Visit our gift shop

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery has a history of supporting and promoting local artists, artisans, and makers. The RMG shop features products from across Ontario, including jewelry, ceramics, books, home goods, and Indigenous designed and manufactured products. Each sale helps support local artisans and our free community programs.

The RMG Shop is located in the lobby of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery.

About Doors Open

Doors Open Oshawa is a free annual event held on the first Saturday in May. This event provides an opportunity to explore Oshawa’s diverse heritage and cultural sites. Attendees are encouraged to spend the day discovering local history, unique Oshawa buildings and spaces while celebrating the communities heritage.

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