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Photo by Mike Lalich. May 2009

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Founded in 1914, the Art Gallery of Hamilton is Ontario’s third largest public art gallery and owns one of the finest collections of art in Canada, featuring over 9,000 works of art including historical European, historical Canadian and contemporary art. Its renovated and award-winning premises present exhibitions that change three times a year, plus visitors can enjoy the always-tempting Shop at AGH and Café at AGH.

In October 2003, the AGH began its major renovation project, transforming our aging building into an international art destination and safeguarding art works from the leaks that plagued the building. Designed by Hamilton-born and raised architect Bruce Kuwabara, the $18 million recladding and revitalization project was funded by the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program (through the Governments of Canada and Ontario), the City of Hamilton, Dofasco, and the generous support of corporations, foundations and individuals. Hamilton's Urban Design and Architecture Awards 2005 Winner: Excellence in Architectural Design.

For photos of AGH's May 2009 sign reinstallation, click here.

For AGH's chronology from 1886 to 2005, click here.

For a list of current and upcoming exhibitions, click here.

For AGH in the Virtual Museum of Canada, click here.


AGH TIMESHOTS

2005
Art Gallery of Hamilton, 2005. Photo by Vytas Beniusis of Dofasco Inc. Copyright 2005.

1977 - 2003
Art Gallery of Hamilton, 2003.

1952
Art Gallery of Hamilton, 1952. Photo courtesy of the Hamilton Public Library, Special Collections.

1914
Art Gallery of Hamilton, 1914. Photo courtesy of the Hamilton Public Library, Special Collections.


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