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Nickle Galleries
Where art, history, and education converge in Calgary's premier university gallery.
5(5 reviews)
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Rotating displays of contemporary, student, and Aboriginal artwork in a serene, dimly lit environment.
Beautifully curated coin and currency exhibits on the upper floor for history and collection enthusiasts.
Guided visits for schools, community centers, and organizations with disabilities-friendly accommodations.
Showcasing emerging talent from University of Calgary's Master of Fine Arts and student programs.
Professional space for art openings, exhibitions, and cultural events with staff support.
Lockers for item storage, online booking, and helpful staff to enhance your gallery experience.
Where art, history, and education converge in Calgary's premier university gallery.
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Located at the University of Calgary, Nickle Galleries is a dynamic art gallery and museum showcasing diverse exhibitions, including contemporary student art, Aboriginal works, and a renowned numismatics collection. We offer a quiet, immersive space for art enthusiasts, tourists, students, and community groups to explore and feel the power of visual storytelling. With a 4.8-star rating, our friendly staff and professional displays make every visit memorable, whether you're viewing rotating exhibits or attending special events.
How have I not reviewed this yet? Because every time I'm on the U of C campus, I make a point to drop by. I was worried when they tore down the old museum that the new one wouldn't be any good, but not only is the space great, I feel like doubled their efforts to have a really excellent gallery with really great displays. And there's always a staff member at the door who's happy to tell you about what's on and what's coming up and tell you why it's important and special. If you're in Calgary and you haven't checked out the Nickle Museum, you absolutely have to.
Nickle Galleries is a nice, quiet place to enjoy if you're interested in art! The Nickle Galleries is inside Calgary University. I work with individuals with mental & physical disabilities, and our center decided to take a mini field trip to the Nickle Galleries & every client enjoyed the art that was created by students in the gallery. It was a very quiet space & the lights were dimmed downstairs so everyone could feel the art, the lady who presented every piece of art mentioned to us all that the lady who created the art downstairs was an aboriginal individual who wanted to make her viewers feel her art & experience the peace with her art pieces (from my understanding). It was a nice time & we captured some beautiful fotos.
When I visited, there were few exhibitions and the upper part was closed. But I had a good time and enjoy a lot the exhibitions. The staff was also nice. I made online booking before coming.
My first visit of the Nickel Galleries was 2019 for MFA student exhibition, and recently I had an exhibition there. This gallery is among the best, and the staffs are friendly, helpful and real professional.
We visited the Nickle Galleries in July 2019. I wanted to see the Numismatics collection there. The location was a bit difficult to find, but it was quite an impressive exhibit once we did. The bottom floor is dedicated to artwork, which was interesting to view. The top floor was at least in part dedicated to numismatics. The coins were beautifully displayed and I could have easily spent many hours just in that section. There are lockers downstairs for use to store your items. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit there and will return.
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