Museum · Vancouver
Vancouver Art Gallery: free entry days, tickets & hours
Western Canada's largest art museum in the old courthouse on Robson Square, with a major Emily Carr collection.
Independent guide, not the official Vancouver Art Gallery website. Official links are under Sources.
Vancouver Art Gallery is next free on Friday, 6 November 2026 (in 8 days).
- Free First Friday Nights: free for everyone on the first Friday of each month, 4-8pm.
- Also free: children and youth 18 and under; Indigenous Peoples (self-identify at the Admissions Desk); caregivers attending a person with a disability.
- Otherwise: general admission (non-BC residents) — $35.
- Reserve ahead to guarantee entry. Tickets for the next one open on the first Monday after the last event and often go within days.
Calendar
Free days at Vancouver Art Gallery
- FRI6NOVFriday, 6 November 2026 · in 8 days · 16:00–20:00
- FRI4DECFriday, 4 December 2026 · in 5 weeks · 16:00–20:00
- FRI1JANFriday, 1 January 2027 · in 2 months · 16:00–20:00
- FRI5FEBFriday, 5 February 2027 · in 3 months · 16:00–20:00
- FRI5MARFriday, 5 March 2027 · in 4 months · 16:00–20:00
- FRI2APRFriday, 2 April 2027 · in 5 months · 16:00–20:00
12 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free First Friday Nights: free for everyone on the first Friday of each month, 4-8pm: Reserve ahead to guarantee entry. Tickets for the next one open on the first Monday after the last event and often go within days.
- Next Free First Friday: Fri 6 Nov 2026, 4-8pm. Book the free ticket early; walk-ins queue separately.
- Everyone 18 and under is always free, so families pay only for adults.
- The Gallery is cashless; Apple Pay, Google Pay and Discover are not accepted.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hoursFree First Friday Nights: free for everyone on the first Friday of each month, 4-8pm · 16:00–20:00 | everyone | Max two tickets per booking. Walk-in tickets depend on capacity; waits can be an hour or more. | Yes |
| Free forFree for children and youth 18 and under | children under 19 | — | No |
| Free forFree for Indigenous Peoples (self-identify at the Admissions Desk) | Indigenous visitors | — | No |
| Free forFree for caregivers attending a person with a disability | carers of visitors with disabilities | — | No |
Official prices
Vancouver Art Gallery ticket prices
| General admission (non-BC residents) — BC residents $29. Annual Access Pass $58. Cashless: card or online only. | $35 |
| Annual Access Pass: unlimited admission for 12 months | $58 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (general admission (non-bc residents)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–20:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 10am-5pm; Friday 10am-8pm; closed Tuesday.
750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7, Canada
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FAQ
Vancouver Art Gallery: common questions
Is Vancouver Art Gallery free?
Vancouver Art Gallery is free for everyone first Friday Nights: free for everyone on the first Friday of each month, 4-8pm. Also free: children and youth 18 and under; Indigenous Peoples (self-identify at the Admissions Desk); caregivers attending a person with a disability. Otherwise the official ticket costs $35.
When is Vancouver Art Gallery free?
Free First Friday Nights: free for everyone on the first Friday of each month, 4-8pm. The next free date is Friday, 6 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Vancouver Art Gallery?
Children under 19. Indigenous visitors. Carers of visitors with disabilities.
Do I need to book for free entry to Vancouver Art Gallery?
Reserve ahead to guarantee entry. Tickets for the next one open on the first Monday after the last event and often go within days.
How much is a ticket to Vancouver Art Gallery?
General admission (non-BC residents) costs $35 on the official site.
What day is Vancouver Art Gallery closed?
Vancouver Art Gallery is closed on Tuesdays. Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 10am-5pm; Friday 10am-8pm; closed Tuesday.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- vanartgallery.bc.ca/free · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- vanartgallery.bc.ca/visit · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- vanartgallery.bc.ca
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