Hours
Sunday | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Monday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Thursday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Friday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Saturday | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Closed on statutory holidays.
Bring your preschool students to the gallery for a delightful introduction to the world of art! Our preschool programs include guided art-viewing in the gallery and a hands-on art making workshop, with an emphasis on process-based exploration of art mediums and concepts. For exhibition and workshop information download our brochure or see our Current Workshops page.
Preschool Gallery Tour & Workshop
$95.00 for a 60 minute session
10:00 – 11:00 am or 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Maximum 20 students
Minimum age 3
Please book your visit at least two weeks in advance by contacting our School Art Program Coordinator, Melanie Devoy.
Email: mdevoy@richmond.ca
Phone: 604-247-8316
Please have the following information ready at the time of booking:
A confirmation email will be sent once the booking is finalized.
Is there somewhere for students to eat?
Food and drink are not permitted inside the gallery, so please eat snacks or meals before arriving. There are no lunchroom facilities available at the Cultural Centre, however weather permitting, groups are welcome to eat at the picnic tables outside in the plaza.
Will I be able to take pictures?
Photography is allowed during the art workshop in the gallery classroom, and is sometimes permitted inside the gallery during certain exhibitions. Please check with the School Art Program Coordinator prior to your visit.
How many chaperones are required, and can parents join in?
Parents are welcome to attend the gallery tour portion of the visit, and join in during the art workshop. Parent drivers who do not wish to stay are welcome to visit the library, museum, or wait in the Cultural Centre lobby. Younger siblings cannot be accommodated on the tours or workshops.
Where can I park?
There is free parking available at the Cultural Centre and Arenas parking lot and parkade. Please check signage as some parking is limited to 3 hours. Free all day parking is available on the upper level of the parkade.
Where is the gallery located, and is it accessible by transit or school bus?
The Richmond Art Gallery is located inside the Richmond Cultural Centre. The gallery can be reached by Canada Line, and is a 10-15 minute walk from Brighouse station. See our location map and directions. There is a school bus drop off lane on Minoru Boulevard next to the eastern entrance, and the parkade can be accessed from either the Minoru Boulevard entrance or from Granville Ave.
What if I have to cancel or change my booking?
Contact the School Art Program Coordinator as soon as possible by phone or email. Cancellations made within seven days of your scheduled workshop will be subject to a $50.00 fee.
How do I pay?
Workshop fees are payable on the day of your workshop by cash, credit, debit, or cheque made out to the Richmond Art Gallery. Payment should be made at the Cultural Centre front desk before your tour begins.