Public tours are free for members or with Gallery admission. Pre-registration is no longer required. Visitors can join a tour anytime throughout the session with Gallery admission.

Guided tours are a great way to learn more about the cultural and social contexts of artworks on display. Led by a trained Art Educator, each tour is unique and reflects your guide’s passions and interests.

The Gallery offers guided tours of select exhibitions every Saturday and Sunday in English, Mandarin.

Each 30- to 45-minute tour meets in the Gallery’s 1st Floor Rotunda.

Please note that tour times are subject to change or cancellation.

The Gallery is pleased to offer interactive virtual group tours to enhance your next visit and help you enjoy the exhibitions from the comfort of your home. Each tour is led by one of our experienced Art Educators and is an opportunity for you to learn more about the cultural and social contexts of artworks on display and engage in lively discussions about art.

Presented on Zoom, virtual Gallery tours are offered for up to 30 guests per 60-minute tour. Tours are now being offered in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Punjabi.

Please inquire about which exhibitions are currently being offered as virtual tours.

Cost: $180 (plus tax) per group or $150 (plus tax) for Gallery Members*

*If your group exceeds 30 guests, we may be able to accommodate up to 20 additional attendees at $5 per person.

To book a virtual Gallery tour and discuss the option that is best for your group, please contact us by email at learn@vanartgallery.bc.ca.

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Please note that we require at least two weeks advance notice of your booking. Each tour is an online-only experience.

DESCRIBED TOURS

For select exhibitions, the Vancouver Art Gallery offers visual description to enhance your exhibition experience and to make the artworks on display more accessible.

To book a virtual Described Tour, please contact Stephanie Bokenfohr, Adult Programs Coordinator, by email at sbokenfohr@vanartgallery.bc.ca or by phone at (604) 662-4700.

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Watch this short video by AMI: Accessible Media Inc. to learn more about our Described Tours.

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Visiting the Gallery with 10 or more people? Book as a group and save $4 off regular admission rates!

Interested in adding a guided tour? Need assistance? For more information or to request a booking for 30 or more visitors, please contact learn@vanartgallery.bc.ca.

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Please note that we require at least 7 days advance notice for all group bookings. Bookings for 10 to 30 visitors can be made in advance online.

CART Services (Communication Access Realtime Translation) are available for the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Public Programs upon request.

Please provide seven business days of advance notice prior to an event. We will make every effort to meet requests made outside of this time frame.

To place a request or to discuss accessibility needs further, please contact Public Programs Coordinator Stephanie Bokenfohr by email at sbokenfohr@vanartgallery.bc.ca or by phone at (604) 662-4700.