The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is the largest art museum in Atlantic Canada and an anchor of Nova Scotia’s cultural tourism. The Gallery is home to iconic artworks that reflect Nova Scotia’s culture to the world, as well as a showcase for temporary exhibitions that highlight the art of this region and this country.
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia holds the Province’s art collection, with over 19,000 artworks. Host to numerous exhibitions and events annually, and a wide range of programming, the Gallery is a hub of cultural activity in our community.
Housed in two renovated heritage buildings the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia displays historic and contemporary Nova Scotian, national and international paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, ceramics and other works from temporary exhibitions and the Gallery’s Permanent Collection. The Gallery also boasts an acclaimed collection of folk art including the Maud Lewis House.
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia provides a fascinating and enlightening day out. On site amenities include the Gallery Shop and the Art Sales & Rental Gallery. Bus tours are welcome.
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Date Details/Hours of Operation
May 13 to November 2: Open 7 days a week, 10am – 5pm. Open late on Thursdays until 9pm.
November 2 to May 12: Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am – 5pm. Open late on Thursdays until 9pm.
Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Cape Breton Island, Eastern Shore, Halifax Metro, Northumberland Shore, South Shore, Yarmouth & Acadian Shores,Halifax
