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Vancouver Art Gallery

#4of 10 places to visit in VancouverVancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Also known as VAG · Vancouver Art Gallery (Robson Square)

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Opening hours: 10:00–17:00 and 10:00–17:00 and 10:00–20:00 and 10:00–17:00, closed Tuesdays. Entry: CA$35. Allow 2 hrs. Best time: Weekday morning.

Updated 18 September 2026 · Compiled by Traveliac, AI-assisted · 4 min read

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Opening hours: 10:00–17:00; Closed Tuesdays
Entry fee: CA$35; Ticket from
Time needed: 2 hrs
Best time of day: Weekday morning
Best months: May – Sep
Address: 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7, Canada

About Vancouver Art Gallery

Vancouver Art Gallery charges CAD 35 for non-BC residents and CAD 29 for BC residents, as of 2026, and it is closed on Tuesdays. The gallery occupies a neoclassical stone building at 750 Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver, formerly the provincial courthouse. Its collection includes about 12,000 works by Canadian and international artists, with more than 250 by Emily Carr, and admission is free for youth under 19 and on the first Friday of each month from 16:00 to 20:00.

Best time of day: Weekday morning. Or the first Friday evening of a month for free admission.

Vancouver Art Gallery timings

Opening hours: 10:00–17:00; Monday 10:00–17:00 and 10:00–17:00 and 10:00–20:00 and 10:00–17:00
Tuesday Closed
Wed–Sun 10:00–17:00 and 10:00–17:00 and 10:00–20:00 and 10:00–17:00; Monday 10:00-17:00; Tuesday closed; Wednesday and Thursday 10:00-17:00; Friday 10:00-20:00; Saturday and Sunday 10:00-17:00.
Closed on: Tuesday

Monday	10:00–17:00 and 10:00–17:00 and 10:00–20:00 and 10:00–17:00
Tuesday	Closed
Wed–Sun	10:00–17:00 and 10:00–17:00 and 10:00–20:00 and 10:00–17:00

Good to know: Holiday hours can differ; verify at the official site before visiting.

Opening hours compiled from vanartgallery.bc.ca and public records, last updated 18 September 2026. They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides

Vancouver Art Gallery ticket price

Entry fees for Vancouver Art Gallery
Ticket	Price
Standard ticket	CA$35
Concession (student / senior)	CA$29
Children	Free

Vancouver Art Gallery admission is CAD 35 for non-BC residents and CAD 29 for BC residents, as of 2026, per the official visit page. Youth (13-18) and children (12 and under) are free, as are gallery members and Indigenous peoples (self-identify at the desk). Admission is free on the first Friday of every month from 16:00 to 20:00 (Free First Friday Nights). The Annual Access Pass costs CAD 58, and groups of 10 or more pay CAD 25 each. No separate senior rate is listed; verify at the official site.

Prices compiled from vanartgallery.bc.ca and public records, last updated 18 September 2026. They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides

Best time to visit Vancouver Art Gallery

Quiet
Moderate
Busy

10:00 - 12:00
MorningBest time to go
Vancouver Art Gallery is quiet on weekday mornings, with room to spend time with large works.
Quiet
12:00 - 15:00
Midday
Lunch-hour visitors and tour groups pass through, and the main floors stay steady.
Moderate
Fri 16:00 - 20:00
Late Night
Friday evenings and Free First Friday Nights bring larger crowds to the galleries.
Busy
Weekends
Weekend Peak
Vancouver Art Gallery fills on rainy weekend afternoons, and popular exhibitions may sell out timed slots.
Busy

History of Vancouver Art Gallery

Vancouver Art Gallery's building was designed by Francis Rattenbury, who won a design competition in 1905, and it opened as the provincial courthouse in 1911. The courts used it until 1979, when they moved to a new complex.

Vancouver Art Gallery moved into the building in 1983 after Arthur Erickson converted it as part of his Robson Square redevelopment, at a cost of about CAD 20 million. Its collection held about 12,000 works as of December 2018, and it holds more than 250 works by Emily Carr, with the National Gallery of Canada together holding the largest number of Carr works of any collection in the world.

Vancouver Art Gallery has long planned a larger new building, the Chan Centre for the Visual Arts, originally targeted for 2020. In December 2024 the gallery scrapped its Herzog and de Meuron design after projected costs rose from CAD 400 million to CAD 600 million, so it continues to operate from the Hornby Street building. Verify any new building or exhibition changes at the official site.

Rules & etiquette at Vancouver Art Gallery

Vancouver Art Gallery lets members and Indigenous peoples enter free, with Indigenous visitors self-identifying at the desk. Proof of BC residency may be requested for the CAD 29 resident rate, so carry photo ID with an address and verify the requirement at the official site.

Vancouver Art Gallery's galleries can restrict photography by exhibition, and large bags may need to be checked, so read signs at each entrance and ask staff. Do not touch works or lean on plinths, and keep a safe distance from framed pieces and installations.

Vancouver Art Gallery admits children and youth free, which makes weekday family visits practical. Photography of works on loan may be restricted by agreement, and exhibitions can close between shows, so check the current programme before you plan a visit around a specific artist.

Tips for visiting Vancouver Art Gallery

1
Vancouver Art Gallery is closed on Tuesdays, so plan around that. Friday is the late night, open to 20:00, and Free First Friday Nights on the first Friday of every month from 16:00 to 20:00 draw large crowds, so arrive by 16:00 if you want a quieter hour.
2
Vancouver Art Gallery sits beside Robson Square and Robson Street, so combine a visit with a walk along Robson Street or down to the waterfront. Allow 90-120 minutes, focus on one or two floors, and look for the Emily Carr works, which the gallery holds in depth.
3
Vancouver Art Gallery is a short walk from Vancouver City Centre Station on the Canada Line, so a TransLink adult 1-zone fare of CAD 2.85 with Compass from 1 July 2026 covers most downtown trips.

How to reach Vancouver Art Gallery

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750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7, CanadaDirections in Google Maps

From Vancouver City Centre Station (Canada Line)
0.3 km · 4-6 min
Free on foot
From Burrard Station (Expo Line)
0.5 km · 6-8 min
CAD 2.85 (TransLink adult 1-zone Compass stored value, from 1 July 2026; 2-zone CAD 4.20)
From Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
15 km · 25-30 min
CAD 6.50 YVR AddFare plus the zone fare, from 1 July 2026 (verify current total at translink.ca)

Nearest airport

From Vancouver International Airport (YVR), about 15 km via the Canada Line.

Nearest station

From Vancouver City Centre Station (Canada Line), about 300 m; Burrard Station (Expo Line) is nearby.

Vancouver Art Gallery FAQs

How much is Vancouver Art Gallery admission?

Vancouver Art Gallery admission is CAD 35 for non-BC residents and CAD 29 for BC residents, as of 2026. Youth and children under 19, members and Indigenous peoples enter free.

When is Vancouver Art Gallery closed?

Vancouver Art Gallery is closed on Tuesdays. It is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, and Friday from 10:00 to 20:00.

Is Vancouver Art Gallery ever free?

Yes, admission is free on the first Friday of every month from 16:00 to 20:00, during Free First Friday Nights. Youth aged 13-18 and children 12 and under are always free.

Is Vancouver Art Gallery moving to a new building?

No, not yet. The gallery scrapped its planned Chan Centre design in December 2024 after costs rose from CAD 400 million to CAD 600 million, so it remains at 750 Hornby Street; verify any update at the official site.

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