Vancouver Art Gallery - General Admission

This is an exquisite, small museum. I took the Big Red Hop On/Hop Off bus and walked a few blocks from Stop #8. I viewed some contemporary, changing exhibitions, as well as the permanent collection. I had brunch in the cafe and shopped in the beautiful store. If you love art and want to learn about key artists, craftspeople, and designers of British Columbia, don’t miss this gallery. The landscape paintings alone are worth a visit.

The Emily Carr exhibit is extensive and really interesting. I wish there had been a docent around to answer questions

With Our Visit to Vancouver Gallery we viewed the numerous works of E Carr with detailed informative background per grouping which helps in understanding and appreciating her work. We also saw thought provoking installations on our environment and man’s impact on it.

I’m not into “modern art” per se, but I am into expanding my mind and imagination. I felt pushed in a good way to see things differently. If I weren’t so tired, I would have spent more time at this beautiful museum - in particular the 3 screen film. The staff were extremely friendly and polite. Wonderful experience

I wish I'd read the other reviews before going here but I just assumed that an art gallery in a major city like Vancouver would be great. I was very wrong. Let's start off with the admission price of $35 Canadian with no concession for seniors. Compare that to the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa which is loaded with old masters, famous contemporary artists, controversial pieces like Voice of Fire, and which charges only $20 for seniors. When I went to the Vancouver Art Gallery, a huge banner hung outside advertising a certain exhibition, which I was very keen to see. AFTER paying my $35 to get in, I found out that exhibit did not open until the next day. So I spent $35 to see a bunch of Emily Carr paintings [I'm not a fan] and a few other things which were just OK. The best part of this gallery is the restaurant, where we had a lovely lunch. I asked for a refund of my admission because the exhibit I wanted to see- and which had been advertised- was not open. They refused, saying that all tickets are final sale but rest assured, they would send my comments to management. That's not good enough. Vancouver, you deserve a much better art gallery!

Not recommended for several reasons. Even the worst museum in Europe is a step up from this place. The price is $35 each and be warned the gallery is 4 floors but two are closed for maintenance and re exhibition. Information that was purposefully omitted when we purchased our tickets. We ended up spending a whole 20 ish minutes looking at the photographs on the walls and art that lacks any enthusiasm. In one of Canadas most populous cities this establishment needs to do better to say the least. So unless your looking to spend $4.50 a minute save your money and admire the street graffiti instead.

I visited with my kids for a day’s activity, we had a good experience with modern and contemporary art. They had an art/paper activity for the kids on the 3rd floor which was memorable. All age groups are welcome to be creative here and the staff/ volunteers were super helpful. The exhibits had modern art creations along with beautiful paintings of First Nation, landscapes in vivid colours. There was a family tour at 2:00 to educate us on Emily Carr a renown artist from Canada. The place if for anyone who appreciates art and a must visit if you are in Vancouver.

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The museum is closed on Tuesday unlike most others which would make it a good idea for Tuesdays. However only two of the three floors are open (installation of a new exhibition) but you still pay full entry price. And this one is very steep with CAD 35.- (no concessions!) if you are unfortunate and don't live in BC. Top floor bits and pieces - ok, but not for this sort of money. Emily Carr is great, if you came to see this exhibition. There are free guided tours through it but you have to ask when. We only caught it by chance.

The gallery occupies a superb building and the interior architecture with its multicoloured staircase leading to the beautiful rotunda is also interesting. It contains mostly paintings by Emily Carr from all her periods but also some works by Canadian painters. You can eat there in a very pleasant way at the gallery bistro with a nice terrace.

I was going to title my review as "Don't waste your time and money" however there is so little to see here you won't need much time. The Vancouver Are Gallery is indeed a waste of money. I've never seen a art gallery with so few exhibits. Big walls with one piece of art on them. The top floor was closed for some reason so who knows what is up there. Also, there are too many Emily Carr paintings, her work all looks the same and it is all dull and dreary, somewhat depressing. We kept looking for more exhibits but there just weren't any. We were in and out in 30 minutes ar so, definitely no value for the money. My advice is to stay away from this place.