Museum of Inuit Art Toronto, Canada

The Museum of Inuit Art, also known as MIA, was a museum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada located within the Queen's Quay Terminal at the Harbourfront Centre. It was devoted exclusively to Inuit art and culture.

MIA is the only museum south of the Arctic devoted exclusively to the display of Inuit art from across Canada, from Nunatsiavut (Labrador) to the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (Northwest Territories and the Yukon). MIA celebrates the range and diversity of artistic expression produced in these areas and showcases all forms of art, from sculptures to ceramics and drawings to wall hangings. With works from 1,000 years ago and up to the present day, MIA presents a unique opportunity to view beautiful pieces of art that offer something for everyone.

The museum closed on May 29, 2016. This followed a decline in visitors and revenue following two summers of construction activity along Queens Quay West, which caused the temporary closure of streetcar access to the area of the museum.

Officially opened in June 2007, the museum existed due to the efforts of David Harris — a former teacher in Nunavut and founder of The Harris Inuit Gallery, a respected commercial gallery for Inuit art — and a group of dedicated partners.

MIA occupied more than 6,000 square feet (560 m2) of exhibition space and was home to hundreds of pieces of Inuit art ranging from sculptures carved from stone, antler, ivory and bone to ceramics, prints and wall hangings.

MIA owned and operated a 1,800 sq ft (170 m2) gallery featuring collector quality, original works of art created by contemporary Inuit artists. As a non-profit institution, all proceeds from the Museum of Inuit Art and the Museum of Inuit Art Gallery support cultural, educational and acquisition programs at the museum.

The sculptures, wall hangings, and original fine art prints on sale at MIA Gallery and Graphics Gallery were acquired from the various Inuit co-operatives that represent Inuit artists working in the North. As such, all proceeds from the sale of art at the gallery directly supported the work of contemporary Inuit artists and their communities. The shop also carried jewellery, packing dolls, and books on Inuit art.

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