Experts' Choice Award Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
What the experts agree on
Maritime art powerhouse housing one of the Maritimes' finest collections, spanning historic Inuit carvings and Nova Scotian folk art to contemporary works. The rotating exhibitions keep it fresh.
“The main exhibit in the lower hall changes regularly, featuring anything from ancient art to the avant-garde.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "This provincial art gallery has an extensive permanent collection of more than 14,000 works." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Housed in the stately Dominion Building and, as of 1998, the adjacent Provincial Building, this modern museum boasts a collection of some 9,000 holdings." Full review
Afar Magazine "A varied collection, from historic Inuit stone carvings to Nova Scotian folk art, nautical paintings, classical portraits." Full review
Frommer's "The province’s art gallery, perhaps the best in the Maritimes with 17,000 works in the permanent collection, is situated two blocks south of the Grand Parade" Full review
National Geographic "Wander through the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia with works by Canadian artists, including renowned folk painter Maud Lewis, whose house is on display"
National Geographic "The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is minutes away by foot from the waterfront downtown"
Rough Guide
