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British Columbia Public Art Gallery

Pynelogs Cultural Centre & Art Gallery

Pynelogs Cultural Centre & Art Gallery, Gift Shop, Pynelogs Cafe is the home to the Columbia Valley Arts Council (CV Arts) and is the primary cultural venue for Invermere and the Columbia Valley ...more »

  • Location: Invermere
  • Type: Public Art Gallery
  • Tel: 250-342-4423

Vancouver Art Gallery

The Vancouver Art Gallery is a neoclassical 1911 building which was formerly a courthouse. Established in 1931, the Gallery's art collection now represents nearly 9,000 works. ...more »

  • Location: Vancouver City
  • Type: Public Art Gallery
  • Tel: 604-662-4719

Royal BC Museum

The Royal BC Museum is located in downtown Victoria close to the Inner Harbour by the BC Parliament Buildings and The Fairmont Empress hotel. Founded in 1886, the Museum was integrated with the ...more »

  • Location: Victoria
  • Type: Museums
  • Tel: 250-356-7226

Bill Reid Gallery

The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art is located in downtown Vancouver. The renowned Gallery is named after the acclaimed Haida master artist, goldsmith, carver, sculptor and ...more »

  • Location: Vancouver City
  • Type: Public Art Gallery
  • Tel: 604-682-3455

Museum of Anthropology

The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) is located on the campus of the University of British Columbia, twenty minutes from downtown Vancouver. The MOA is world-renowned for its impressive First Nations ...more »

  • Location: Vancouver City
  • Type: Museums
  • Tel: 604-822-5087

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

Established in 1951, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is a public art museum located about 5 minutes drive from downtown Victoria Inner Harbour. ...more »

  • Location: Victoria
  • Type: Public Art Gallery
  • Tel: 250-384-4171

Our Local Experts say:

Learn about our province’s fascinating art, which includes admiring local artisan’s paintings, sculptures, jewelry and more. British Columbia has many different aboriginal artisans and each has their own unique and different style.

Most public art galleries do have an entrance fee and may be open on specific days of the week. Make sure to check the hours of operation to avoid disappointment. Besides showcasing their permanent display, some public art galleries also offer special exhibitions. Plan your own art adventure and cultural crawl event exploring the visual arts of BC.

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