Museums in Canada

The Polygon Gallery

The Polygon is one of Canada’s most acclaimed photography and media art galleries. The Gallery moved into its Governor General’s Medal-winning building in 2017 after operating as Presentation House Gallery for 40 years. The organization has presented more than 300 exhibitions and earned a reputation as one of Canada’s most adventurous public art institutions. Admission is by donation, courtesy of BMO Financial Group.

11 to 50 staff

Chinese Canadian Museum Society Of British Columbia

The Chinese Canadian Museum Society of British Columbia was founded in March 2020 as an independent, non-profit society to establish and operate a public museum in British Columbia honouring Chinese Canadian history, contributions, and living heritage. The Chinese Canadian Museum will be a testament to Chinese Canadian experiences, foster respect, inclusion, and collaboration among all communities and across generations. Telling stories through the diverse voices of Chinese Canadians is central to the development of CCM. Guided by its mission statement “Connecting to the Chinese Canadian story – addressing inclusion for all,” the Chinese Canadian Museum aspires to provide an invigorating and transformative experience for present and future generations through its exhibitions and programming throughout B.C. and Canada. The Chinese Canadian Museum opened on July 1, 2023 at the historic Wing Sang Building at 51 E Pender Street, Vancouver.

11 to 50 staff

Ingenium

From soil to space, and everything in between, Ingenium is a world like no other. It’s a gateway for curious and creative minds to experience and connect on a different level. We make science meaningful and relevant in everyday lives for people of all ages to learn and be inspired. Across our three museums - the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and the Canada Science and Technology Museum - we offer multi-sensory programming that engages Canadians on-site, online, and around the country. The sum of what we do ignites curiosity and engagement in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) to foster a deeper understanding of our world, and inspire a nation of innovators.

201 to 500 staff

Art Gallery Of Burlington

At the AGB, we present many regional, national, and international exhibitions each year, and we're home to the world’s largest collection of contemporary Canadian ceramics, as well as seven art and fine craft guilds. We provide art and craft education programs and public tours for people of all ages. Our space spans over square feet with seven fully-equipped studios, three galleries, a one-of-a-kind gift shop, a sculpture courtyard, and a year-round conservatory. We are proud to acknowledge that the land where the AGB is located is part of the ancient Dish With One Spoon Treaty and also the Brant Tract Purchase, Treaty No. 3 3/4 of 1795, and we're grateful to the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River for sharing this territory.

11 to 50 staff

Oasis Immersion

OASIS immersion offers a new, permanent, all-immersive m2 (over 21,500 ft2 ) museal space located on the ground floor of the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The site will be home to enthralling all-immersive exhibitions inspired by the people, the places and the trends that shape and galvanize our world, here and around the world.

11 to 50 staff

Espace Pour La Vie

La protection de la biodiversité et de l’environnement est au cœur de la mission d’Espace pour la vie, qui regroupe le Biodôme, la Biosphère, l’Insectarium, le Jardin botanique et le Planétarium. Ensemble, ces musées forment le plus important complexe en science de la nature au Canada. Ils accueillent chaque année plus de 2,2 millions de personnes. Au regard des enjeux auxquels la planète est confrontée, Espace pour la vie travaille à accroître son impact en privilégiant le dialogue avec les communautés et en déployant des actions visant à engager la population sur la voie de la transition socioécologique.

501 to 1000 staff

Jccc - Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

Founded in 1963, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is one of the largest and most vibrant Japanese cultural centres in the world. Our mandate is to promote Japanese culture and Japanese Canadian heritage. The is a registered charitable, not-for-profit organization.

11 to 50 staff

Kamloops Art Gallery

The Kamloops Art Gallery offers inspiring, provocative, and transformative art experiences of national caliber. Located in Secwepemcúl’ecw, it is the largest public art gallery in the Interior of British Columbia and boasts a collection of over 3,100 works of art. With more than 12 exhibitions every year sharing the work of local, national, and international artists, the Gallery offers diverse, accessible, and affordable experiences including talks, tours, and studio-based programs for people of all ages and abilities.

11 to 50 staff

Mccord Stewart Museum

A landmark for over 100 years, the McCord Stewart Museum bears witness to Montreal’s history as Quebec’s largest city as well as its influence in Canada and around the world. It celebrates the vitality, creativity and diversity of the communities who live there. The Museum amplifies their voices by interpreting and disseminating the remarkable historical heritage under its care—six collections comprised of 3.2 million images, objects, documents and works of art—making it one of North America’s leading museums. In keeping with its commitment to decolonization and sustainable development, the Museum adopts a critical and inclusive perspective on social history and contemporary issues to create stimulating exhibitions, educational programs and community activities that inspire its audience to take action towards a more just society.

51 to 200 staff

Nanaimo Art Gallery

Located in the heart of Nanaimo, on the lands of the Snuneymuxw, Nanaimo Art Gallery is a creative hub for Vancouver Island, where we build relationships, connect communities, and affect change through art. We honour the Snuneymuxw people and the territory on which the Gallery operates, carrying ourselves with qwum qwum uy’shqwalawum: operating in the spirit of “good heart, good mind.” With this intention, Nanaimo Art Gallery’s values are: Relevance: our work is grounded in community and place Relationships: we believe in building, nurturing and sustaining relationships Innovation: we are at the forefront of creativity with quality programs and exhibitions Openness: we are a welcoming organization for all The Gallery welcomes everyone to participate in our rich and diverse exhibition and education programs. An inquiry-based approach infuses and connects all Gallery activities and a small, dedicated team of staff, board and volunteers offers a program that is rooted in our unique regional context and resonates with audiences globally.

11 to 50 staff

The Rooms

The Rooms is Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest public cultural space. It represents and showcases our province to itself and to the world. Both a destination and a journey, The Rooms is where the province’s most extensive collection of artifacts, art and historical records come together to create meaningful and memorable visitor experiences that share who we are and how we came to be.

51 to 200 staff

Fonderie Darling

Fonderie Darling is a visual-arts center founded and directed by the not-for-profit organization Quartier Éphémère, whose mandate is to support the creation, production, and dissemination of contemporary art. Carrying out its main activities in the industrial space of a former foundry in Old Montreal, Fonderie Darling presents three major exhibitions per year, offers production studios to local artists and hosts international residencies. A unique institution in Montreal, Fonderie Darling hopes to establish strong connections between local and international art scenes.

11 to 50 staff

La Guilde

Founded in 1906, La Guilde is a non-profit organization that aims to preserve, promote, and increase awareness for Inuit art, First Nations art, and Fine Crafts from Canada. In addition to its permanent exhibition—which presents objects from its collection—La Guilde has a dynamic programming of temporary exhibitions and cultural activities, educational programs, and archives of remarkable historical wealth. La Guilde is also an art gallery with works by established and emerging artists, available for sale.

1 to 10 staff

Le Livart

A non-profit organization located in a former presbytery in the Plateau-Mont-Royal, the Livart is a multidisciplinary art center that includes a gallery, artists’ studios, an art school, an event room and a boutique. The Livart’s activities are guided by the desire to democratize art for all audiences. A place of experimentation, dissemination and mediation, it is an innovative space where art becomes a vector of socialization and sharing and where the creativity of children and adults come together. Through its configuration and activities, the Livart encourages proximity between artists and the public by offering a dynamic and varied program of exhibitions, evenings and workshops. The different aspects of the Livart intertwine to form an environment conducive to enriching exchanges.

1 to 10 staff

Museum Of Jewish Montreal

Le Musée du Montréal juif est un espace innovant pour se connecter à l'identité, le culture, et de l'art juive à Montréal. À travers notre programmation variée comprenant des visites à pied, des événements culturels, des expositions et plus, notre objectif est de partager le patrimoine diversifié de notre ville et de créer de nouvelles expériences culturelles. — The Museum of Jewish Montreal is an innovative place to connect with Montreal’s Jewish identity, art, and culture. Through a range of programming including walking tours, cultural events, exhibitions and more, we aim to share our city's diverse heritage and create new cultural experiences.

11 to 50 staff

Surrey Art Gallery

Surrey Art Gallery is situated on the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territories of the Salish Peoples, including the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and Semiahma (Semiahmoo) nations. Internationally recognized for its award-winning programs, Surrey Art Gallery is the second largest public art museum in the Metro Vancouver region. Exhibitions change quarterly and admission is always free. We show all forms of contemporary art by local, national, and international artists, including digital and audio art. Learn more about art at one of our engaging artist talks or tours, participate in a symposium, or make art by yourself or with family and friends at the Gallery. We offer demonstrations, workshops, and school programs with artists, educators, and other specialists.

11 to 50 staff

Exporail, The Canadian Railway Museum

Born out of the Canadian Railroad Historical Association (CRHA), Exporail, The Canadian Railway Museum, continues the legacy of the passionate volunteers who made it possible to preserve and enhance Canada’s rich railway heritage. In 1978, the Government of Canada named Exporail as Canada’s specialized railway Museum. In 2007, Exporail asked the Government of Canada to recognize it as Canada’s National Railway Museum. That same year, Parliament passed a motion to that effect. Since then, Exporail has worked to have the Government of Canada carry out this motion of parliament. On this 175th anniversary of the creation of the railway, may Canada’s Parliament designate Exporail a National Museum and thus pay homage to all those who worked to create the unique legacy that helped build Canada.

11 to 50 staff

Abbozzo Gallery

Abbozzo Gallery was established in 1993 to represent regional, Canadian and International artists. The gallery exhibits Contemporary paintings, prints, works on paper and sculptures in a warm and inviting setting in the heart of Toronto. We provide a complete range of services in Fine Art including in-gallery and home consultation, installation, modern and contemporary art appraisal, corporate and private collection management and private events. Our hours: We are open to the public from Tuesday to Friday from 11 am until 6 pm and on Saturday from 11 am until 5 pm. If you have any accommodation needs or specific artworks in mind to view at the Gallery, please call (416) to speak to a gallery representative. Parking can also be arranged if a call is placed before arrival.

1 to 10 staff

Kelowna Art Gallery

The Kelowna Art Gallery is located in the heart of Kelowna’s Cultural District in downtown Kelowna, BC. We offer visitors the opportunity to explore changing exhibitions of both historical and contemporary Canadian art in our four Gallery spaces, including an outdoor courtyard area.

11 to 50 staff

Museum Of Illusions Toronto

The Museum of Illusions is the fastest growing museum concept with 50+ global locations across 25 countries. We offer you highly engaging and entertaining experience that will leave you trying to comprehend what your eyes & mind are sensing. We launched in Toronto, Canada in October 2018 and continue to strive to become one of the premier attractions in the city as we attract all age groups to our exciting museum concept. Are you ready for a fascinating adventure? We offer you an intriguing visual, sensual and educational experience with a handful of new, unexplored illusions. We are open for groups, corporate events/team building and all schools. Please visit for more information.

11 to 50 staff

Red Deer Museum Art Gallery

The MAG combines the elements of a museum and art gallery to Inspire a Passion for History and Art. We’re committed to creating memorable experiences for visitors of all ages from Red Deer and the surrounding area.

11 to 50 staff

Royal Saskatchewan Museum

The Royal Saskatchewan Museum furthers an understanding of Saskatchewan's natural history and Indigenous cultures, past and present. It communicates that understanding through all available media, especially exhibits and publications, in a culturally and scientifically sensitive manner for the purposes of education and enjoyment. The Museum's principal means of understanding and communicating is through acquisition, conservation and research of appropriate material evidence of human and natural history.

11 to 50 staff

The Maritime Museum Of British Columbia

Welcome to the Maritime Museum of British Columbia. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and honouring the rich maritime history of British Columbia. Our museum features a variety of exhibits that showcase the many ways in which the sea has impacted our community over the years. From fishing and shipping to recreation and exploration, we celebrate all aspects of maritime life and culture. Our exhibits include historic boats, artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays that allow visitors to learn about the many different ways in which people have interacted with the sea throughout history. We also offer a range of educational programs and events for visitors of all ages, including youth programs (typically ages 3-6), workshops, and hands-on activities. Whether you are a lifelong resident of our community or a first-time visitor, we invite you to come and explore the vast maritime heritage of our town and the surrounding area. Our museum is a place of inclusion, discovery, respect, integrity, innovation and saltiness. We look forward to welcoming you very soon! We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible volunteers that make our museum a success. Your dedication, hard work, and knowledge are truly appreciated; we couldn't do it without you.

1 to 10 staff

Koffler Arts

11 to 50 staff