The Art Gallery of Hamilton

The Art Gallery of Hamilton The AGH is South Western Ontario's oldest and largest public art gallery and museum.
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Founded in 1914, the Art Gallery of Hamilton is the oldest and largest public art gallery in southwestern Ontario. Its permanent collection, which is focused on historical Canadian,19th-century European and Contemporary art, now numbers more than 10,000 works and is recognized as one of the finest in Canada. The AGH is a vital creative hub and centre of lifelong learning that enables people of all

ages to enrich their lives by gaining a deeper understanding of art. The AGH offers free admission on the first Friday of every month from 4 pm to 8 pm, courtesy of Orlick Industries.

📢The following G1 Galleries will be closed from May 25 - June 25 for exhibition changeover: BAY 1, SPECTATOR, MCCUAIG, S...
05/25/2026

📢The following G1 Galleries will be closed from May 25 - June 25 for exhibition changeover: BAY 1, SPECTATOR, MCCUAIG, SOUTHAM, STEINER, ENLOW, NG, BICKELL 1, & BICKELL 2

🖼️There is still lots to see, G2 is open and ALWAYS free!

👋We look forward to welcoming you to our upcoming exhibitions opening on Friday, June 26, 2026.

🖼️Join artists Michael Belmore, Robert Burley, and Bonnie Devine for an illuminating conversation on The Great Lakes, an...
05/24/2026

🖼️Join artists Michael Belmore, Robert Burley, and Bonnie Devine for an illuminating conversation on The Great Lakes, an exhibition exploring water as a site of memory, connection, and cultural knowledge.

🗓️Sunday, May 31, 2026
🕑️2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
🎟️AGH Member: $10 | General Admission: $15

🔗Visit https://www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/program/the-great-lakes-artist-talk/ to secure your ticket before it sells out.

⁠Organized and circulated by the in partnership with Biinaagami and Swim Drink Fish, this exhibition reflects each artist’s lifelong connection to the Great Lakes. Through photography, video, and sculpture, they explore the lakes as both physical and symbolic landscapes.⁠
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05/23/2026

🎤In honour of Museum Month, the AGH presents

🖼️We are chatting with staff across the Gallery to learn more about what they do and why they do it.

🎨Next up in the series is Andrea Howard, Collections Registrar.

🚨Stay tuned for the final few videos next week to wrap up the series!

✨️This weekend is your last chance to experience mīgisak mīgohk / Beads in the Blood: A Ruth Cuthand Retrospective!🖼️Vis...
05/22/2026

✨️This weekend is your last chance to experience mīgisak mīgohk / Beads in the Blood: A Ruth Cuthand Retrospective!

🖼️Visit the AGH to discover Cuthand's diverse range of interests and strategies and engage communities with stories that encourage knowing, caution, and continuation or survival.

📸Image Credit: "mīgisak mīgohk / Beads in the Blood: A Ruth Cuthand Retrospective," Art Gallery of Hamilton, organized and circulated by The Mackenzie Art Gallery, 2026. Photo: Joseph Hartman.

🚨The Gallery will be closing early at 4 pm on Saturday, May 23, 2026.🖼️We are open regular hours 11 am – 5 pm on Sunday,...
05/21/2026

🚨The Gallery will be closing early at 4 pm on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

🖼️We are open regular hours 11 am – 5 pm on Sunday, May 24 which is your last chance to experience mīgisak mīgohk / Beads in the Blood: A Ruth Cuthand Retrospective.

🔗Visit https://www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/plan-your-visit/ to plan your visit.

👋See you this weekend!

05/20/2026

🎤In honour of Museum Month, the AGH presents

🖼️We are chatting with staff across the Gallery to learn more about what they do and why they do it.

🎨Next up in the series is Jessica Burton, Lead of Wedding and Event Services.

🚨Stay tuned for more from other AGH staff throughout the month!

Photo 1: Lisa Marie Photography
Photo 2: Gemini Photography

🎟️Did you miss out on Gala tickets this year? You can still participate in the fun as our Silent Auction went digital!➡️...
05/19/2026

🎟️Did you miss out on Gala tickets this year? You can still participate in the fun as our Silent Auction went digital!

➡️Scroll through to see some of the hot ticket items, all proceeds raised from the Silent Auction go towards education and programming initiatives at the .

🔗Visit https://app.galabid.com/gala-2026/ to place your bids now!

📢We are hiring!🖼️The is seeking an emerging BIPOC artist/educator who is passionate about teaching and enjoys working ...
05/18/2026

📢We are hiring!

🖼️The is seeking an emerging BIPOC artist/educator who is passionate about teaching and enjoys working with children and youth.

✨️The successful candidate has a strong interest in developing tours and activities tailored to different age groups, and in connecting art-making to exhibitions or cultural themes, is central to this residency.

🔗Visithttps://www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/RBC-Educator-In-Residence.pdf for the full job description and details on how to apply!

05/17/2026

🎤In honour of Museum Month, the AGH presents

🖼️We are chatting with staff across the Gallery to learn more about what they do and why they do it.

🎨Next up in the series is Jasmine Lazdins, Senior Consultant for Art Sales and Services.

🚨Stay tuned for more from other AGH staff throughout the month!

Address

123 King Street West
Hamilton, ON
L8P4S8

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+19055276610

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