Explore the Gallery’s exhibitions with your class at your own pace.
Self-guided visits give school groups the flexibility to plan their own experience while engaging with the artworks and exhibitions on view.
Booking Your Visit
All self-guided school group visits must be booked in advance. To request a visit, please contact learn@vanartgallery.bc.ca with the details of your group and preferred visit date.
Group Size and Admission
Self-guided visits accommodate a maximum of 30 students with up to six adult chaperones.
We require:
- 1 adult chaperone for every 6 elementary students
- 1 adult chaperone for every 10 secondary students
Children and youth aged 18 and under always visit FREE. Adult chaperones are not eligible for free admission and are required to pay the reduced group admission rate of $25 per person.
Before You Visit
Please review the following guidelines to help prepare your group for their visit:
- Prepare your group: It is essential to prepare your students using available Teacher Study Guides, which include background information and activities related to the exhibitions. Access Teacher Study Guides here »
- Check in: When you arrive, please check in at the Admissions Desk in the Gallery Lobby.
- Store belongings: Lockers will be available in the Lobby for students’ belongings.
- Stay with your group: Adult chaperones must accompany students at all times during your visit.
Getting Here
The Vancouver Art Gallery is located at 750 Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver.
By car: Underground parking is available nearby at the Robson Square parking lot at Howe and Nelson Streets. Follow the underground signs to the blue UBC area. Additional parking is available at the parkade at Howe and Georgia Streets.
By SkyTrain: The closest stations are Granville and Burrard on the Expo Line, and Vancouver City Centre on the Canada Line.
By bus: The Gallery is accessible by several bus routes, with stops within a short walk. For current routes and schedules, please visit TransLink and use 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver as your destination.
By school bus: If you’re arriving by school or charter bus, please contact the Gallery in advance for information about drop-off and pick-up locations.
Venue Accessibility
The Vancouver Art Gallery is wheelchair accessible. Street-level access is available through the Hornby and Robson Street entrances, open during all public hours.
If you have any questions or specific accessibility needs for your group, please discuss them with our team when booking your visit.
