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Art Gallery of Alberta

2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2C1, Canada
780-392-2500
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Ranked #24 of 122 attractions in Edmonton
Type: Art Galleries, Art Museums
Owner description: The Art Gallery of Alberta is a centre of excellence for the visual arts in Western Canada, connecting people, art and ideas. The AGA is focused on... more » Owner description: The Art Gallery of Alberta is a centre of excellence for the visual arts in Western Canada, connecting people, art and ideas. The AGA is focused on the development and presentation of original exhibitions of contemporary and historical art from Alberta, Canada and around the world. The AGA also offers a full-range of art education and public programs. « less
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mt baldy
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21 reviews 21 reviews
6 attraction reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Wonderful couple of hours. The exhibits and the building itself were fantastic. My first art gallery experience and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Edmonton, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

It's nice to have an upgraded space for visual art in Edmonton... Particularly appreciate the student membership (very affordable) that gets you into openings, etc... Great to get more touring exhibitions as well...

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St. Albert, Canada
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Awesome structure both inside and out and the exhibits were thought provoking and beautifully presented. I wish more buildings were this creatively and functionally designed. It would make cities a lot more interesting to visit. Congratulations, Edmonton.

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Cochrane, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We went to see the dutch landscape artists! There was lots to see and there was even a Van Gough on display. The tour was nice and our tour guide was very friendly and helpful. Afterwards we went to the gift shop which always has really cool stuff.

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Banff National Park, Canada
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Of course, art is too personal to decide for others; however, both of our trips to this interesting building have been worth it for everyone in the family. On our last visit, we tried a docent's tour of the Dutch Landscape exhibit and I found the tour could have been quite a bit better. It would be great if the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013 via mobile

Upon arriving I asked the very nice lady at the guest desk if I would be able to take photos with my Nikon D60 camera, and she said that I absolutely could so long as I didn't have the flash on. Totally understandable! I have been to many art galleries and am always advised of this. However, upon entering the... More

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Anchorage, Alaska
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

It was so boring! The art was interesting, but most of them looked the same! Same colors, same style, same depressing trip. And way to over-priced!

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Edmonton, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

Have travelled extensively and find this to be one of the best small galleries with a regional mandate. The exhibits from the Gallery's permanent collection feature local artists as befits the mandate of a regional gallery and there are supplanted by exhibits of borrowed or travelling works representing abroader ranger of traditional amend contemporary work. The agreement with the national... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

I've been to the gallery three or four times now, and every time I'm disappointed. There have been a few very good exhibits, but they tend to be quite small, and I don't feel like the admission price is worth the experience. This is coming from an art and gallery lover!

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Sherwood Park, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

If you are interested in art, run, do not walk, to the AGA. The building is to die for. The quality of the exhibits is excellent. The gift store has all sorts of treasures I have not seen elsewhere. If you are hungry, nosh at Zinc restaurant which is right in the building, but call ahead first. There are often... More

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