Vancouver Art Gallery
One of North America’s most innovative visual arts institutions
Downtown Vancouver
Founded in 1931 on the ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, the Vancouver Art Gallery is recognized as one of North America’s most innovative visual arts institutions.
As the largest art museum in Western Canada, the Gallery brings together bold international exhibitions and iconic works from British Columbia, offering visitors an inspiring journey through historical and contemporary art. Visitors can discover dynamic exhibitions that spotlight leading Indigenous artists and highlight creative voices from across the Asia Pacific region through the Centre for Global Asias.
Across its exhibitions, the Gallery also examines the broader impact of images within visual culture, design and architecture, fostering critical dialogue around how art shapes and reflects society. Beyond the galleries, an exciting lineup of talks, tours, family activities and public programs invites visitors to dive deeper into the stories behind the art. The new Art of Wellbeing Lab offers unique opportunities to slow down, reflect and experience the restorative power of creativity. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning art lover, the Vancouver Art Gallery offers a welcoming, thought-provoking and distinctly West Coast cultural experience in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
Through the generous support of BMO, we offer free admission for all visitors to the Gallery from 4 to 8 PM on the first Friday of every month. Reserve your spot in advance directly with the Gallery to guarantee entry. Walk-in tickets are also available based on capacity. Learn more.
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Fall/Winter hours
The Gallery is open 10AM-5PM every day except Tuesdays (and open until 8PM on Fridays).
Spring/Summer hours
The Gallery is open every day 10AM-5PM (and open until 8PM on Fridays).
The Vancouver Art Gallery presents exhibitions and public programs that centre the art, voices and accomplishments of Indigenous artists, offering meaningful opportunities to engage with the cultures and histories of this region and beyond. Indigenous Peoples who self-identify at the Admissions Desk receive free admission to the Gallery.
With great respect for the original and enduring inhabitants of these lands, we acknowledge that we work, live, and encourage our visitors to explore the history and culture of the Ancestral & Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples.
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