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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Mon-Wed: Pre-booked tours only.
$10 regular gallery admission
FREE Admission:
Discount to Chimczuk Museum Visitors: Present your same-day receipt from the 1st floor museum at AWE admissions on the 2nd floor and get $5 off.
Art Windsor-Essex Parking Lot
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.
*NOTE: The parking lot at AWE will be closed from August 25th to September 22nd, 2025 for the Night Light Festival. The gallery and City of Windsor Museum remain open during normal operating hours.
Book your private visit 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.
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.
Looking for a creative way to spend your weekend? Discover the stories behind the artworks at Art Windsor–Essex! Join our friendly Gallery Guides on the first Saturday of each month from 2pm-3pm for a free guided tour of the gallery. Explore the creative vision and techniques of the artists featured in our current exhibitions.
Attendees will meet their Gallery Guide on the 2nd floor. Tours are FREE with admission to the gallery.
Digital Guides connects you with audio content and additional text information about the works. The guides can be accessed with your cellphone or tablet. Bring your headphones along and listen. No download necessary.
If you have any questions about our Digital Guides during your visit, don’t hesitate to ask a staff member for help!
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 [email protected] 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.
