Vancouver Art Gallery

Founded in 1931 and located on the unceded territories of the xwməθkwəýəm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səĺilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) nations, the Vancouver Art Gallery is Western Canada’s largest public art museum. Our mission is to create—through art—paths to share perspectives, build and engage communities and shape our collective future together. This is expressed through exhibitions showcasing historical and contemporary art from BC and around the world; education programs that encourage dialogue and understanding; and publications that advance scholarship on a wide range of artistic subjects. Our permanent collection, representing the most comprehensive resource for visual culture in BC, has more than 12,600 works. We regularly feature highlights from our collection in temporary thematic exhibitions. Committed to inclusivity, we serve a broad public across the region. Each year, hundreds of thousands of visitors of all ages and backgrounds benefit from our online and in-person programs.