Audain Art Museum

The Audain Art Museum opened in Whistler in 2016 to house the collection of Michael Audain, focused on art of coastal British Columbia from the 18th century to the present. Its 56,000-square-foot building by Patkau Architects was designed for a floodplain site and heavy snowfall.

The collection includes Northwest Coast First Nations masks, works by Emily Carr from every period of her career, post-war modernists such as E.J. Hughes, Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, and contemporary artists including Jeff Wall, Stan Douglas, Dana Claxton, Marianne Nicolson and Rodney Graham. All public areas are wheelchair accessible.

Highlights at Audain Art Museum

• Northwest Coast First Nations masks
• Emily Carr works from all periods
• Post-war BC modernists
• Contemporary artists including Jeff Wall and Stan Douglas
• Wheelchair-accessible public areas

Location: where Audain Art Museum is

Audain Art Museum is at Whistler, BC.

• Whistler Village (short walk)
• Whistler Blackcomb gondolas (short walk)
• Fitzsimmons Creek

Getting there and parking

Walk from Whistler Village. From Vancouver, drive the Sea-to-Sky Highway (about two hours) or take a coach to Whistler.

Good for

• Rainy days
• Art lovers
• Whistler visitors

Audain Art Museum: frequently asked questions

What can I see at the Audain Art Museum?
BC art from the 18th century to today, including Northwest Coast masks, Emily Carr and contemporary artists such as Jeff Wall.

Is the Audain Art Museum accessible?
Yes, all public areas are wheelchair accessible.