Arts Building

The Arts Building is a university building at McGill University located at 853 Sherbrooke Street West with Classical Revival architecture. It features a central block and three distinct wings that contain lecture halls, faculty offices, and library resources.

Construction of this building began in 1839 and the central block was completed in 1843, making it the oldest structure on McGill University campus. This early development was key to shaping the layout of the university grounds.

The building houses French Language and Literature, English, and Art History departments that shape daily academic life within its spaces. These fields of study reflect the university's focus on humanities and creative disciplines.

The building offers access to extensive library resources, lecture halls, and office spaces distributed across multiple wings. Visitors should allow time to explore the different sections to find specific departments or study areas.

In 2019, the building received its current name following a 200 million Canadian dollar donation, the largest single gift to any Canadian university at that time. This major contribution transformed how the institution could support its academic programs.