Winnipeg Art Galleries

(Winnipeg, Manitoba - MB, Canada)

With a good selection of galleries and art museums, Winnipeg has much to offer the art lover. One of the most notable in the city is the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG), near the university collegiate, which was founded in 1912 by local businessmen and is called home by an array of Inuit works, while many commercial outlets can be found in downtown and other central areas of the city.

Art galleries in Winnipeg often feature seasonal events and exhibitions, where local and international artists alike exhibit their paintings, sculptures and other works.

Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)

Address: 300 Memorial Boulevard, Winnipeg, Manitoba (MB), R3C 1V1, Canada
Tel: +1 204 786 6641
One of the oldest art galleries in Canada, the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) is famous for its extensive exhibits of Inuit art. Highlights here include work by many local Canadian artists, together with seasonal temporary exhibitions featuring paintings and sculptures by artists from all over the world, and even occasional concerts. A trip is not complete without a visit to the restaurant, which stands on the top floor and offers good city views. Nearby, you may also like to visit the Memorial Provincial Park.
Open hours: Tuesday, Thursday to Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00, Wednesday - 11:00 to 21:00
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors, students, children and families, children under six free

Bayat Inuit Gallery

Address: 163 Stafford Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba (MB), R3M 2W9, Canada
Tel: +1 888 884 6848
The Bayat Inuit Gallery is located in the Fort Rouge area and is a popular commercial art gallery, with countless important exhibitions throughout the year. Displaying more than 2,000 works of art, many famous Canadian artists choose to exhibit their paintings here.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:30, Sunday - 13:00 to 15:00
Admission: free

Gallery 757

Address: 757 Corydon Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba (MB), R3M 0W5, Canada
Tel: +1 204 452 5029
A celebration of local artists in Winnipeg and throughout Manitoba, Gallery 757 contains many impressive exhibitions and works of art. Specializing in paintings, Gallery 757 also offers a number of sculptures, ceramics and glassworks, most of which are available for purchase. This venue can be found in the center of the colorful Little Italy area.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 16:00
Admission: free

Medea Gallery

Address: 132 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba (MB), R3L 1Y5, Canada
Tel: +1 204 453 1115
Medea Gallery is known for its contemporary paintings and general modern art works, most of which have been painted by local artists in the Winnipeg area. Worth the trip whether you intend to buy or simply browse, the Medea stands in the city's Fort Rouge area.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 10:30 to 17:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 16:00
Admission: free

Plug In Gallery

Address: 286 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba (MB), R3B 0T2, Canada
Tel: +1 204 942 1043
Downtown Winnipeg's Plug In Gallery is a progressive art gallery, housing a large collection of fine art, contemporary works and commercial pieces. Plug In is located in the Exchange District, close to many historical buildings, and features temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
Open hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 11:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge