Art Gallery of Hamilton
Art Gallery of Hamilton
4.5
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: Downtown Hamilton
Downtown Hamilton is where history and modernity beautifully intertwine. With iconic landmarks such as the Hamilton City Hall and the magnificent Dundurn Castle, the neighborhood has a unique blend of cultural and architectural charm. The Hamilton Farmers' Market is a food lover's paradise, offering a wide array of local and international cuisines. Art enthusiasts will be drawn to the Art Gallery of Hamilton, housing more than 10,000 works of art. For an unforgettable panoramic view of the city, the Niagara Escarpment, known as "The Mountain" to locals, is a must-visit. Downtown Hamilton's convenient transit system, including buses and light rail, makes navigating the neighborhood a breeze. This neighborhood truly encapsulates the spirit of Hamilton, making it an intriguing destination.
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MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI1,147 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
On a museum roadtrip to see Group of Seven paintings, we stopped at this fine Art Gallery of Hamilton to see their Directors Collect: 110 Years exhibition. It is an interesting look at the AGH collection from the perspective of each of their six museum directors since 1947. The first director T.R. MacDonald held his position for more than 25 years; he was also an artist in his own right (as was his wife Rae Hendershot). Among the many works he acquired for AGH were Group of Seven paintings. In this current Directors Collect exhibition, all works are displayed in salon style. Quite striking! And interesting to read about each director's position on collecting for the museum and displaying for the public.
Written July 8, 2024
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Santiago
Oakville, Canada10 contributions
Feb 2020
I am not an art fan and if it is modern art not a fan at all.
This plaxce have a mix an old and new , pictures, paints and sculptures. Young people and not that young. It is worthy to visit. Parking is complicated and expensive, that's why I put 4 stars instead of 5.
This plaxce have a mix an old and new , pictures, paints and sculptures. Young people and not that young. It is worthy to visit. Parking is complicated and expensive, that's why I put 4 stars instead of 5.
Written February 27, 2020
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TemiD
Dundas, Canada203 contributions
Nov 2019
Lovely surroundings. The art was great. We had a docette give us a quick tour of some of the art. As far as a holiday dinner, function, there was a lot to be desired. The food wasn't very good. The salad was tasteless, the one plate of dinner,consisted of one piece of turkey, a tiny bit of mashed potatoes, from a tube, one carrot, that was raw, and raw green beans as well. The service was very slow and we waiting quite a while to get to the next portion of our dinner. the dessert was so tiny, the cake was the size of my finger. Extremely thin piece of cake. Ridiculous! Would not return again, for a dinner. however, being an artist, the gallery part of the art gallery was interesting.
Written January 5, 2020
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OntarioTraveler9
Burlington, Canada994 contributions
Feb 2020
I went there for the first time, and I was impressed with the displays. The place is not that big, but the exhibits are varied and interesting. I will certainly come back for a second visit. The only negative comment (sort of) that I would like to make is that I found some of the descriptions of the exhibits are a little bit confusing. I was not sure at times which description was related to which display.
Written February 27, 2020
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CB3044
Kingston, Canada8 contributions
Oct 2013 • Friends
Jodie as the event organiser and Helena the chef and all of their amazing staff created a gorgeous and memorable wedding on October 5th. We used every inch of the beautiful space from the sculpture garden to the Ross Fisher Gallery to the Pavillion and all exhibits in between. Our 160 plus guests loved the food and all the spaces. Truly a wonderful experience.
Written October 17, 2013
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RedandJonny
Caledonia, Canada161 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
The single most boring art gallery I have ever been in. I have heard they have an impressive permanent collection. but for some reason they choose not to show any of it.
Don't waste your time here.
Don't waste your time here.
Written February 24, 2016
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Danny S
Toronto, Canada20 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
Spent some quality time at AGH- Hamilton. This is an outstanding art exhibition venue with lots to see for a layman and a art critic. It is small but stands out for a city like Hamilton which has lot of potential but neglected by provincial and federal level of governments. For art lovers, tourists and those with some free time this place is worth visiting.
Written December 9, 2014
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Brenda M
Hamilton, Canada28 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
Well worth seeing the whole gallery.One part charges, another part is free which makes it great for all budgets.The gift store is wonderful, many unique, educational, and fun items.
Written March 14, 2014
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Bryan W
Ottawa, Canada527 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Our first visit to this gallery. We really enjoyed the special exhibit on Canadian comic book art - well put together and simply fascinating. The rest of gallery is really good as well. The permanent collection has some real gems and would make it worth the visit alone, for any art enthusiast. A nice building with a decent gallery shop.
Written December 28, 2019
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Aleks S
Hamilton, Canada160 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
Spacious galleries, beautiful permanent collection. AGH attracts impressive exhibits from around the world while nurturing it's connections to its community. From film programming to art education and social events, AGH is a true community hub. Visitors shouldn't miss the café or the gift shop, either - local artists' and artisans' works are sold their, offering very personal and unique gifts that will support the arts in Hamilton directly.
Written August 6, 2019
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