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Vancouver Art Gallery

The Vancouver Art Gallery is the largest art museum in Western Canada, located in downtown Vancouver adjacent to Robson Square. Housed in a former provincial courthouse designed by Francis Rattenbury, the institution operates within a 15,300-square-metre space designated as a National Historic Site.

Planning your visit

CA$35 adult admission

CAD 35 for adults, CAD 29 for BC residents; youth free.

Free First Friday Nights, 4 to 8pm.

Special exhibitions are included in general admission.

Admission covers all exhibitions on view.

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Last verified September 5, 2026

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Before you go

Visiting Vancouver Art Gallery — common questions

What exhibitions are on at Vancouver Art Gallery right now?
5 special exhibitions are on at Vancouver Art Gallery right now: Jim Lambie: Zobop (Colour-Chrome) (until October 12, 2026), That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature (until November 8, 2026), Vancouver Now! Emily Hermant (until November 22, 2026) and SANCTUARY: The Ancient Forest Experience (until January 10, 2027) — plus 1 more currently on view.
How much is admission to Vancouver Art Gallery?
Adult admission to Vancouver Art Gallery is CA$35. CAD 35 for adults, CAD 29 for BC residents; youth free.
Is Vancouver Art Gallery free?
Vancouver Art Gallery charges general admission, but there are free options. Free First Friday Nights, 4 to 8pm.
Are special exhibitions included in Vancouver Art Gallery admission?
Special exhibitions are included in general admission. Admission covers all exhibitions on view.
What time does Vancouver Art Gallery open?
Vancouver Art Gallery is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00–17:00, Friday 10:00–20:00. The Gallery is open seven days a week from May 19 to September 8, 2026.