Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Art museum in Halifax, Canada
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia holds over 17,000 works of art across Canadian, African, and European collections within its government building structure.
The 1908 building, designed by architect David Stirling, represents a provincial heritage site that has maintained its original architectural features through the decades.
The museum dedicates substantial exhibition space to Nova Scotia visual artists, displaying regional perspectives alongside international artistic movements and contemporary installations.
The museum welcomes visitors daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, offering guided tours, educational workshops, and specialized programs for schools and families.
The institution maintains partnerships with major international museums, enabling significant art exchanges and collaborative exhibitions that benefit the Atlantic Canadian art community.
Location: Halifax
Inception: 1908
Architects: David Stirling
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: http://agns.gov.ns.ca
GPS coordinates: 44.64801,-63.57265
Latest update: May 19, 2025 02:03
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