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Monday 11am - 6pm Thursday 11am - 6pm Friday 11am - 6pm Saturday 11am - 6pm Sunday 11am - 6pm

Audain Art Museum

Name: Audain Art Museum
Address: 4350 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC, V8E1N3, CA
Telephone: +16049620413
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Situated on the shared, unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and Lil̓wat7úl (Lil’wat) Nation.
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Please note, our opening hours are subject to change, check our website for up-to-date special hours and holidays. Established in 2016, the Audain Art Museum is a leading arts organization founded upon the major philanthropic gift of Michael Audain and Yoshiko Karasawa. Located in Whistler, British Columbia and designed by the internationally-renowned firm Patkau Architects, the AAM boasts a compr

ehensive Permanent Collection of the province’s most celebrated artists. Exemplifying the richness of cultural difference in Canada, the collection takes visitors on a transformative visual journey from the late 18th century to present. Highlights include hereditary Haida Chief James Hart’s The Dance Screen (The Scream Too), an exceptional collection of historical Indigenous masks, and key examples of the Vancouver photo conceptualism movement. In addition, the Museum hosts dynamic exhibitions from around the world.

05/26/2026

Summer at the Museum is just around the corner. Get ready for a season filled with art, culture, creativity, and community at the Audain Art Museum.

From Special Exhibition openings & events and The Art of the Cocktail summer series to outdoor yoga, landscape painting lessons, family programming, and the all new Audain Long Table Dinner en Blanc, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season.

Learn more and register through the link in bio.

See you this summer!

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Kai Jacobson

05/22/2026

In ‘Brady’s Beach near Bamfield, BC’ (1960), E.J. Hughes captures the rugged beauty of Vancouver Island’s west coast through his distinctive visual language of bold outlines, sweeping forms, and rich colour harmonies. Rather than painting the landscape exactly as it appears, Hughes distilled the essence and atmosphere of place - transforming Brady’s Beach into a rhythmic, deeply personal interpretation of British Columbia’s coastal landscape.

Painted during a pivotal period in Hughes’ career, the work reflects his enduring fascination with remote coastal communities and the natural environments that shaped BC identity.

Today, Hughes’ works remain a cornerstone of the Permanent Collection at the Audain Art Museum, where visitors can experience an exceptional collection of his works on permanent view.

🖼️ E.J. Hughes, ‘Brady’s Beach near Bamfield, BC’, 1960. Oil on canvas. Audain Art Museum Collection.

05/20/2026

Step into the world of Takao Tanabe 🌎

Known for his captivating landscapes, ‘Vistas: from Takao Tanabe’s Travels’ takes viewers on a trip around the world, showcasing paintings inspired by photographs and memory from the high arctic, South America, Europe, and beyond.

On view until September 21, 2026.

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Takao Tanabe, ‘High Arctic 1/90: Allen Bay, Cornwallis Is.’, 1990, acrylic on canvas. Collection of the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Installation views of ‘Vistas: from Takao Tanabe’s Travels’
Takao Tanabe, ‘Low Tide Minas Basin’, 2004, acrylic on canvas. The Collection of Gail & Stephen A. Jarislowsky
Installation views of ‘Vistas: from Takao Tanabe’s Travels’
Installation views of ‘Vistas: from Takao Tanabe’s Travels’
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05/16/2026

'Vistas: From Takao Tanabe's Travels' is now on view.⁠
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Takao Tanabe’s fascination with landscapes comes vividly to life through his travels across British Columbia, North America, the Arctic, and Europe. With his camera always at hand, he journeyed widely to explore the wonders of places that sparked his curiosity and creative drive. Tanabe captured their geographical features and unique atmosphere, translating them into paintings in his studio that balance careful observation with poetic reflection. His works invite quiet contemplation, as if he listens intently to the land itself.⁠
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Across continents, oceans, and lands, Tanabe’s travel paintings in this exhibition reveal both the poetic essence of the world and its quiet, meditative spirit, offering a deeply contemplative vision of place.⁠
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'Vistas: From Takao Tanabe’s Travels' is curated by Kiriko Watanabe, Gail & Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chief Curator, Audain Art Museum, as a Special Exhibition to accompany Takao Tanabe: Inside Passage, also on view at the Audain Art Museum from June 13 to October 19, 2026.⁠
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'Vistas: From Takao Tanabe’s Travels' is made possible with thanks to Generous Supporter Sue Roop, and Hotel Partner Fairmont Chateau Whistler. ⁠
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🖼️ Takao Tanabe, 'Machu Pichu', 1990 – 2012, acrylic on canvas. Collection of the Artist.

05/11/2026

The Whistler Children's Festival is returning this May Long Weekend, from May 15–17 - bringing a weekend of creativity, imagination, and family fun to Whistler.⁠
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While you’re exploring the festivities, stop by the Audain Art Museum, where admission is always free for youth under 18. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience art together and add a little inspiration to your long weekend.⁠
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Oisin McHugh⁠
Mirae Campbell

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there! 🌷

Last week we invited the mini artists in our Children & Youth Programming to create cards and notes for the mummy’s who do the most!

Weekly art classes are just $5, or free for members. If you’re interested in enrolling your family in the Museum’s Children & Youth Programming, or exploring the exciting workshops and activities planned for this summer, visit the link in our bio.

Wishing you a wonderful day spent with loved ones!

05/08/2026

At the Audain Art Museum, the architecture feels just as intentional as the art inside.

Designed by , the building sits quietly within the Whistler forest, with a dark exterior that recedes into the trees and warm hemlock wood running through the interior and entry spaces. As visitors move through the Museum, there’s a clear sense of connection - between the building, the light, and the surrounding cedar and spruce forest.

You can dive deeper into the architecture of the building by joining the Museum for weekly Architectural Tours, which take place each Friday from 1:00pm - 2:00pm, and are complimentary with daily admissions.

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Address

4350 Blackcomb Way
Whistler, BC
V8E1N3

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 6pm
Sunday	11am - 6pm

Telephone

+16049620413

Website

http://www.audainartmuseum.com/

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