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Welcome to the Gallery!
Please check our hours of operation below and note that we are closed on Mondays. Before you visit the AGGV, please familiarize yourself with our visitor code of conduct below. We look forward to seeing you at the Gallery.
On Display
The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is proud to collaborate with artists, art historians, community groups and other cultural organizations to create engaging and relevant exhibitions.
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
A View From Here: Reimaging the AGGV Collections, Our ongoing exhibition featuring notable pieces from the AGGV Permanent Collections. A View From Here will include more works by Emily Carr, as well as important pieces from the collections of Asian, Canadian, and historical art.
Bags, backpacks, duffel bags & purses
Please limit the size of your bag and leave any non-essentials at home or in your vehicles. All bags larger than 12″ X 12″ X 9″ are prohibited in the exhibition spaces. Exceptions will only be made for first aid and medical equipment bags. You can also ask the front desk personnel to safely store your bag in our lockers free of charge while you browse the Gallery.
Thank you for your understanding.
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Admission rate:
$15
Admission is free for those 25 and under, Indigenous Peoples and support workers.
It is thanks to the lək̓ʷəŋən speaking people – Songhees and Esquimalt Nations – that we are able to live, play and explore art here.
Feel Free – Free Gallery Days Supported by TD Bank Group:
Admission is free on the first Saturday of the month from 10 am – 5 pm, and every Thursday evening from 5 pm – 9 pm.
Admission is by donation on the first Tuesday of every month.
Discounts available for military families.
Purchase your tickets online here.
Accessibility
The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria understands that access needs are different for everyone and that these needs can also change every day. We are committed to offering meaningful access and services to make our institution and programs as accessible and barrier-free as possible.
If you have suggestions about this information or our accessibility services, please email info@aggv.ca or call 250-384-4171 x 0.
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria welcomes visitors each day who, each in their own way, actively discover the building’s exhibitions, collections, events and programs. The wellbeing of our staff and volunteers and ensuring our visitors can safely participate in such activities requires a secure, inclusive and respectful space free of harassment and discrimination.
Each person who chooses to visit AGGV is asked to follow the guidelines governing personal conduct and admissibility listed below.
Before you visit AGGV, please be aware of the following general conditions:
Any person or group exhibiting aggressive or threatening behaviour, using objectionable or lewd language, displaying hate-related symbols, or evoking hatred in any way towards another person, or group, will be asked to leave Gallery property.
AGGV takes instances of harassment seriously. We want to provide a safe workplace, free from abusive, threatening or violent behavior.
Harassment is any behaviour that is unwelcome or offensive to the person receiving it.
- Unwanted touching/physical contact
- Threatening language or behavior
- Abusive contact
- Persistent inquiries or contact via social media
Anyone exhibiting these behaviours will be asked to stop and to leave, and if necessary AGGV will call the police.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10AM – 5PM
Wednesday: 10AM – 5PM
Thursday: 10AM – 9PM
Friday: 10AM – 5PM
Saturday: 10AM – 5PM
Sunday: 12PM – 5PM
*View 2024/2025 Holiday Hours Here
We want to ensure the Gallery is accessible to everyone, that’s why we offer Admission by Donation day the first Tuesday of every month and Feel Free Days.
Check our calendar below for special dates and events!
Not your typical ‘art tour’. We are pleased to offer engaging explorations of all of our current exhibitions. Facilitators create a relaxed and informal approach to learning and interpretation of exhibitions. Conversation, participation and interaction encourage visitors to connect with art, ideas and other people.
We are happy to accommodate explorations of any current exhibition!
DROP-IN
No booking required, free with admission.
Bring a friend and explore what’s on display!
GROUPS
Please pre-book. Requests must be made a minimum of 2 weeks in advance. Group rates apply.
Book early for a truly unique adventure!