The Audain Art Museum will be a transformative experience for appreciating the art of British Columbia. Unique and evolving exhibitions from Canada and around the world distinguish what we do.
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 comprehensive 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 and contemporary Indigenous masks, the largest permanent display of paintings by Emily Carr, and key examples of the Vancouver photo conceptualism movement. In addition, the Museum hosts dynamic exhibitions from around the world.
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 comprehensive 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 and contemporary Indigenous masks, the largest permanent display of paintings by Emily Carr, and key examples of the Vancouver photo conceptualism movement. In addition, the Museum hosts dynamic exhibitions from around the world.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
Vancouver home builder and philanthropist Michael Audain visits Whistler and chooses a site at the invitation of James Moodie.
DECEMBER 9, 2012
Michael Audain announces he has entered into an agreement with the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) to build a 2,323 square meter (25,000 square foot) museum to house a portion of his British Columbia art collection. Later that year it was determined that the Audain Art Museum would house the Audain’s (Michael and Yoshiko’s) British Columbia art collection.
APRIL 30, 2013
Michael Audain announces he has decided to expand the art museum to 5,203 square meters (56,000 square feet).
AUGUST, 2013
Construction begins on site.
MARCH 12, 2016
The Audain Art Museum opens to the public.