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Vancouver Art Gallery

750 Hornby Street · Vancouver, BC

Why you should go…

The Vancouver Art Gallery, founded in 1931, is one of North America's most prominent visual arts institutions and the largest public art museum in Western Canada. Its collection of more than 13,000 works forms a comprehensive resource for the visual culture of British Columbia. The gallery is located at 750 Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver and offers free admission on the first Friday evening of each month.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

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