Venue Rentals
Elevated within a forested enclave close to Whistler Village, Canada’s newest museum offers a stunning backdrop for your event.
The Audain Art Museum, designed by internationally-acclaimed Patkau Architects, features an outstanding permanent boutique collection of historical and contemporary Northwest Coast art, complimented with changing world-class temporary exhibitions. Its reception hall and galleries provide the perfect location for gatherings of all sizes, where guests will enjoy the surrounding artwork set amidst a stunning natural environment.
Individuals and organizations hosting events at the non-for-profit Audain Art Museum play a vital role in providing access to and supporting the development of the visual arts.
Learn more about potentials venue options for groups of 2 to 400 people. Download the venue rental information sheet to obtain more detail about capacity, cost, add-on options and preferred catering companies.
Rooms & Capacities
Cressey Hall
| Room Size | 1,570 sq.ft. |
| Reception | 250 person capacity |
| Banquet | 130 person capacity |
A dramatic area suitable for hosting formal dinners and elegant receptions. Elevated above the forest floor, with a grand entrance bathed in natural light, guests will enjoy both the natural environment and surrounding artwork in both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Temporary Galleries – Upper Floor*
| Room Size | 2,625 sq.ft. |
| Reception | 60 person capacity |
| Banquet | 219 person capacity |
Offering access to elements of the current exhibition juxtaposed with views of the forest, this space will immerse your guests in art and the environment simultaneously.
Chrystal Gallery – First Nations Gallery
| Room Size | 730 sq.ft. |
| Reception | 116 person capacity |
| Banquet | 60 person capacity |
British Columbia is made up of over 198 First Nations, each with their own rich traditions, culture and vibrant artistic practices stretching through generations over thousands of years. In this space, your guests will have the opportunity to glimpse into the past while viewing a range of historical masterworks and then move to the present to be inspired by contemporary works.
Education Room
| Room Size | 385 sq.ft. |
| Reception | 60 person capacity |
| Banquet | 32 person capacity |
An ideal space for learning, the Education Room provides flexibility for a range of activities including: meetings and workshops; or can be enhanced to provide for casual cocktail receptions or dining.
Audain Art Museum Board Room
| Room Size | 740 sq.ft. |
| Capacity | 20 People |
This spectacular setting will provide a beautiful space for your group’s next meeting. With views of the local mountains, space for 20 people and state of the art audio visual equipment it is one of Whistler’s most unique settings for your organization’s next gathering.
Event Operations
The Audain Art Museum is a Category “A” Institution, all events will be required to adhere to strict standards of operation including: use of an event planner, defined load in/load out processes, décor parameters, as well as guest conduct requirements.
Contact Us
We look forward to working with you to create an outstanding Whistler event experience. Please contact us for more information:
Preferred Catering Partners
We are proud to work with a variety of catering partners who will work directly with your event and wedding planner to arrange all food and beverage, event details and seating arrangements.