Private Guided Tours

Book your group into a private guided tour of the Audain Art Museum. Join the Museum’s knowledgeable staff or Docents for an intimate look at the latest changes to the Permanent Collection of BC art from a unique, curatorial perspective. Or, choose to experience the newest Special Exhibitions.

Tours are offered in French or English.

Pictured: James Hart, The Dance Screen (The Scream Too), 2010-2013, red cedar panel with abalone, mica, acrylic, wire and yew wood, Audain Art Museum Collection, Gift of Michael Audain and Yoshiko Karasawa. Image by Mirae Campell

Art gallery in Whistler

Private Guided Tours

Book your group into a private guided tour of the Audain Art Museum. Join the Museum’s knowledgeable staff or Docents for an intimate look at the latest changes to the Permanent Collection of BC art from a unique, curatorial perspective. Or, choose to experience the newest Special Exhibitions.

Private Guided Tour Experience

The Audain Art Museum’s knowledgeable Docents offer an intimate look at the strengths of the collection: carving, painting and photography. These Docents will guide you through the historical context, artistic movements, techniques and messages within the art of our Permanent Collection and Special Exhibitions.

Docent Tour

Tour price is $150 + GST per group, plus the cost of admission. Outside of regular operating hours, tour price is $250 + GST, plus the cost of admission.

The Audain Art Museum’s knowledgeable Docents offer an intimate look at the strengths of the collection: carving, painting, and photography. Our Docents discuss the historical context, artistic movements, techniques, and messages within the art of our Permanent Collection and Special Exhibitions.

NEW: Architectural Tour

Tour price is $150 + GST per group, plus the cost of admission.

The Audain Art Museum’s knowledgeable staff offer an intimate look at the architecture and construction of the Museum which was artistically designed by Patkau Architects.

Specialty Curatorial Tour Experience

For a deeper and more personalized tour experience, choose between an exclusive tour led by our Director & Chief Curator or a distinctive curatorial perspective from one of our knowledgeable staff members.

*Based upon availability.

Director & Chief Curator’s Tour

Tour price is $500 + GST per group, plus the cost of admission.

*Based upon availability.

Join the Audain Art Museum’s Director and Chief Curator, Dr. Curtis Collins, for an in-depth discussion of the Special Exhibitions providing first-hand information and interesting insights into how a show is conceived and executed. Or take a walk through the Permanent Collection with a behind-the-scenes tour featuring historic narrative and special access exclusively available through Dr. Curtis Collins.

Curatorial Tour

Tour price is $350 + GST per group, plus the cost of admission.

*Based upon availability.

Enjoy a unique curatorial perspective with a member of our staff and explore the rich history of various art traditions represented in the Special Exhibition as well as in our Permanent Collection. This ever-evolving tour is uniquely tailored to every exhibition, and examines the themes and motivations behind the work on display, as well as the selected artists being showcased.

Important Information

Member Discounts & Details

  • Members receive free admission and only pay the tour price, plus guests of Members receive 30% off admission
  • Members receive 10% off tour prices
  • No walk-ups, pre-bookings only
  • Cancellation policy: Minimum 7 days prior to arrival to receive full refund
  • Tours are subject to availability