Art Windsor-Essex respectfully acknowledges that we are located on Anishinaabe Territory – the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, comprised of the Ojibway, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi. Today the Anishinaabe of the Three Fires Confederacy are represented by Bkejwanong. We want to state our respect for the ancestral and ongoing authority of Walpole Island First Nation over its Territory.
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Hours, Admission
& Directions
Plan your visit to Art Windsor-Essex. With two floors of constantly changing exhibitions of historical Canadian and contemporary art, workshops for families, adults, and teens there is something here for everyone.
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Hours
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MondayClosed
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Tuesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Wednesday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Thursday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Friday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Sunday11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Admission
$10 regular gallery admission
FREE Admission:
- AWE members
- Children under 6
- Treaty Card Indian Status and Métis Card Holders
- Support Workers with clients
Joint Adult Visit (AWE & Chimczuk Museum): $13.25
HOLIDAY HOURS:
Art Windsor-Essex will be closed on Friday April 18th and Monday April 21st, 2025. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday, April 22nd.
Directions
Parking
Art Windsor-Essex Parking Lot
- Parking lot entrance is on Church St.
- Parking spots are located on the north side of the shared parking lot
- Free
- 3-hour time limit
- 6 regular parking spots
- 2 Accessible parking spots
- There is ample bike parking
- The Gallery is located right near the transit hub.
The City of Windsor offers many options for Downtown Parking. Additional parking, including accessible parking spots, are available on the west side of the aquatic centre, next to AWE.
Group Visits
Book your personalized field trip to Art Windsor-Essex! Explore our collection, discover new perspectives, and participate in wellness exercises and art-making activities in the studio. Great for community groups, professional development, and homeschool groups. Tours are offered in French and in English.
Are You an Educator?
AWE offers in-person and virtual learning. Explore the AWE collection, analyze important themes, and have thoughtful discussions through hands-on learning. Your students will learn about art and have fun while meeting curriculum goals. Visit us in person, or virtually! Tours are available in French and in English.
Free Guided Gallery Tours
Free guided tours are currently on hiatus… Don’t worry! They will be back in May 2025.
Have you ever wondered what secrets lie within the works of art in our galleries? Find out for yourself during our Public Guided Tours of Art Windsor-Essex! Join our knowledgeable Gallery Guides for interpretive tours of the gallery. Learn about the artistic approach and vision of the fascinating artists featured in our current exhibitions. Tours are offered on Saturdays from 2pm – 3pm. Attendees will meet their Gallery Guide on the 2nd floor. Tours are FREE with admission to the gallery.
Self-Guided Tours
Bring your headphones to engage with AWE’s Digital Tours!
AWE has gone digital with self-guided digital tours, offering insights into our artists and exhibitions, audio recordings and fun facts about the work in the Gallery! Here are some tips to access digital tours during your visit:
- Look for QR codes in the Gallery, and use your smartphone to scan the codes.
- Bring your headphones to see and hear the curatorial statements, artist statements, artist interviews, and audio tours.
- AWE has free wifi that you can use to access tours.
If you have any questions during your visit, don’t hesitate to ask a staff member for help!
Visitor Guidelines
Art Windsor-Essex (AWE) is committed to providing an environment and services that respect the dignity, self-worth and human rights of every individual and is free from any form of violence, discrimination and harassment.
Art Windsor-Essex will not tolerate any acts of violence, discrimination or harassment perpetrated against, or by any employee, contractor, volunteer or member of the public utilizing AWE services and space.
Please look with your eyes, not your hands—art is delicate and can be easily damaged by touch. Be mindful of your surroundings and use quiet voices so everyone can enjoy their visit. Thanks for helping us take care of the art and each other!
Food and drink are not allowed in exhibition spaces. You are welcome to eat and drink in the education studio, event rental, members lounge and patio spaces.
AWE welcomes all visitors and we are committed to being accessible to everyone. Read more about accessibility here.
Any questions or barriers to access? How can we help make your visit more comfortable? Send an email to visit@artwindsoressex.ca or call (519) 977-0013 x 117
AWE makes images from its collection available for personal use except where indicated. We ask that you respect the rights of artists and their representatives under Canadian copyright law.
Commercial use or reproduction of any photograph or image taken from AWE’s website without express written permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited. Should you wish to obtain a reproduction-quality image of a work from our collection, please contact us.
AWE encourages guests to keep each other healthy and safe by following the health & safety guidelines recommended for our region, maintaining social distancing, and wearing a mask during your visit.
AWE may modify masking policies and other health and safety guidelines to comply with provincial and regional health restrictions and public health measures.