April 4, 2018
While 100s of works of art in our collection are out on tour, we’re seizing the day to overhaul the Museum spaces behind the scenes. Montel SmartSpace have installed new racks and storage units in our vaults and prep rooms. We estimate that these improvements will increase valuable storage space in the Museum by 15-20%.
These improvements were made possible by a generous grant from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Check out the Before and After pictures from just a couple of areas being transformed.

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The Black Madonnas of Perpetual Murmurs 19, 2023 collage, composition gold leaf, cutout on paper Museum of Art Collection Trust, 2024 As this year’s Black History Month come to a close, the McMaster Museum of Art wishes to extend its sincere appreciation to the Equity and Inclusion Office for their leadership and dedication in creating […]
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