Announcing Free Access Under 25
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With support from The Spatz Foundation and donors, the AGNS is launching a new initiative designed to remove cost barriers and enhance access to the Gallery. Beginning April 1, 2026, Nova Scotia residents under 25, including registered students under the age of 25, can visit the Gallery for free with a Free Access Pass.
“This initiative is about opening our doors wider and building lifelong connections to arts and culture,” said Sarah Moore Fillmore, CEO of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. “We want young people to understand the value of the arts and feel at home in the Gallery whether they’re stopping in with friends, exploring an exhibition, or simply discovering something new.”
Alongside free access for those under 25, the AGNS is also introducing a new Annual Access Pass for only $28 per year, less than the cost of two general admissions. The pass provides anyone, regardless of age or residency, with unlimited visits, making it easier for people to return often and engage with exhibitions and programs throughout the year.
This initiative supports the Gallery’s five-year strategic plan, which prioritizes reducing barriers to participation, enhancing sustainable operations and increasing access to cultural experiences for Nova Scotians. At the same time, the AGNS is streamlining its membership program to better highlight the exclusive experiences and benefits available to members, while making it easier for people to experience and support programs and exhibitions.
“Engagement with the arts sparks ideas, shifts perspectives, and helps us feel more connected to each other, make our communities and economy stronger.” Moore Fillmore added. “Access to art and culture should not depend on what is in your wallet. It is core to who we are as Nova Scotians and what we offer to the world.”
Starting April 1, Nova Scotia residents under 25 can sign up for their Free Access Pass by visiting agns.ca or registering in person at the Gallery. Identification and proof of residence will be required upon your first visit. Other passes and memberships can also be purchase in person or online at agns.ca.