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January 2024 by Jenista Jenereaux
It was closing, only saw some of the exhibits.
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January 2024 by Robin J
They need a cafe. But the gift shop is well worth a visit. Ok one should go for the art… but still
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January 2024 by Stephen Doucet Campbell
We were pleasantly surprised by the variety and scope of art displayed. I was most anticipating the Maude Lewis collection, which was great. But I think it ended up being well down the list of my favourite exhibits.
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January 2024 by Aimeé Castell
The house of Maude Lewis is wow
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October 2023 by Cyril Oberlander
Wonderful art gallery to see local, indigenous, and historic art. Cool galleries and places to sit and see art, and learn about communities. Two connected buildings.
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October 2023 by Matty Watty
Decent gallery, though the highlight was definitely the MASSIVE Kent Monkman painting... Has its own gallery, and seats in front of painting so one can try and, "take it all in." Fantastic painting in my humble opinion.Also, Maudes house is in this gallery. Yes, I meant her ENTIRE house. Quite an eye opening experience really, and it's a pretty freakin cool exhibit even if you aren't a huge fan of her work.I believe HRM residents get in for free, (least the day I went) and out of town visitors pay $10, so quite affordable really.Personally, I was happy with my experience, and found it well worth my time.
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September 2023 by Jason Zahn
Located up a few blocks from the waterfront is this museum. Awkwardly separated between 2 old and dark buildings, one must trounce up / down many flights of stairs, with exhibits spread across mostly small, weird sized rooms clearly designed for other original purposes. Compared to other museums we visited, this was expensive (12CAD / $9USD each) for the size and offerings (this was a 30 minute visit for us). The Maud Lewis exhibit was great and worth half the admission price alone, but most of the rest was of mixed results for us (granted all art is super subjective to the beholder). Two large modern art exhibits take up the largest viewing area amongst the facilities. Despite guidebooks saying this museum owned a large collection of Annie Leibovitz photographs, not a SINGLE one was on display. Instead we got plastic iceberg floor art and a number of unknown artist (literally) paintings. A significant amount of First Nation art is displayed here, which is wonderful to have it supported and displayed, but the volume of it here may not be what the average person expects in a generic art museum that doesn't advertise that as a focal area. We saw some stuff we liked and happy to support the arts but we likely wouldn't recommend to friends at this price with the current items they have on display.
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July 2023 by Kathryn Plunkett
Went especially to see Maud Lewis' display.Amazing to see how Maud lived with her husband in their little cottage that has been transported to the gallery.Indigenous art was amazing!!
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June 2023 by Cathy Grad
So much fun, friendly staff. And the paper making workshop was fun too.
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May 2023 by Diane Girard
I truly enjoyed the Maud Lewis exhibit on loan from the McMichael Collection, the original house that I believe is there permanently is very interesting. All well displayed.A very peaceful place to visit. Nice gift shop as well.
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May 2023 by Irene Markoja
A relaxing and educational way to spend part of your day in Halifax. It has exhibits featuring works from indigenous artists, who are being presented as prominently as their European counterparts. You should see it once.
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April 2023 by Raelene Spenst
Loved this gallery. Came to see the Maud Lewis exhibit and the Maud Lewis traveling exhibit was also showing. There is also an Indigenous section containing wonderful art along with other historical pieces throughout the spaces. We managed to see the entire facility in just a couple of hours. Wonderful and helpful staff members. Definitely recommend. You will not be disappointed. There is a gift shop inside that also has many beautiful pieces for sale and prints. Parking is not available, so you will need to park several blocks away at the Scotia Center lot or find street parking.
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April 2023 by Maj Mi
Really lovely gallery and exhibits. Maud Lewis's works were especially wonderful to see. Don't miss her house that's on display...very touching. Nice gift shop as well.
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April 2023 by Mike MacIsaac
Large galleries between 2 buildings connected underground. Its a good way to kill an hour. Knowledgeable staff and centrally located.
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April 2023 by Kristina Nicol
Had a great experience. It was fantastic to learn more about Maud Lewis. Staff were fantastic, and there if you needed anything. Don't forget to check out the gift shop!!
