Ottawa Art Gallery, Art gallery in downtown Ottawa, Canada
The Ottawa Art Gallery is a multi-floor art museum in downtown that displays thousands of artworks by Canadian and international creators. The spaces are laid out to invite visitors to linger and explore the collections at their own pace.
The museum was founded in 1988 and became the city's main art institution on traditional Anishinābe Aki territory. Its establishment marked an important step in fostering art and building collections in Canada's capital.
The exhibition spaces show rotating works by local, national, and international creators with a strong focus on Indigenous artistic voices. Visitors encounter different perspectives and stories from various communities.
The venue is open Tuesday through Sunday, with some days offering extended visiting hours. Plan to spend enough time here since there is much to explore and the spaces encourage lingering.
The holdings here include the Firestone Collection with significant artworks that visitors often overlook during their visit. Outdoor terraces also provide spaces where people gather and spend time together.
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