Cultural Spaces
Richmond has a number of public facilities, cultural sites and a growing collection of public art, all inviting residents and visitors to experience the arts.
Cultural Spaces in Richmond
This map shows City-owned facilities that present arts and culture activities, programs and events.
There are also more than 300 public artworks around the city maintained by Richmond Public Art. Explore the Public Art Registry.
Arts Spaces
The City oversees a number of cultural facilities and art spaces – from studios and galleries to performance spaces and public art sites. Wherever you live, you will find opportunities to encounter the arts.
Richmond Cultural Centre and Annex
Richmond Cultural Centre and Annex is located near Minoru Blvd, on the east side of Minoru Park. Home to the Richmond Public Library, City Archives, Richmond Museum, Richmond Art Gallery, Arts Programs and Richmond Youth Media Program, the Centre’s cultural amenities include a small black-box theatre, meeting rooms and a Rooftop Garden, used for small-scale outdoor events. The Kwantlen Farmers Market and community events take place at the Cultural Centre’s outdoor plaza and surrounding areas. An exterior mural that surrounds the entire building, Continuum by artists Richard Tetrault and Jerry Whitehead, was completed in 2019.
Photo: Richmond Cultural Centre and plaza
Arts Programs at the Richmond Cultural Centre and Annex
Arts Programs at the Richmond Cultural Centre and Annex connect Richmond’s diverse community with arts education, cultural experiences and creative spaces.
Studios for dance, digital arts, music, painting, ceramics, fibre and textile arts, performing arts and lapidary arts are home to high-quality artist-led registered programs for all ages each season.
These facilities are also used by a number of community arts groups and are available to rent for rehearsals or personal artistic practice.
2nd Floor, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond
Photo: Mixed media art classes in the Lapidary Studio
Richmond Media Lab
The Media Lab, located inside the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, offers classes in media arts designed to increase technology literacy, accessibility and creativity in our community. Registered programs are available for preteens, youth and adults and the Media Lab is also home to the Richmond Youth Media Program.
Visit richmondmedialab.ca for more information about programs and events in this space.
Main Floor, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond
Photo: Youth Media Lab classes
Theatre Under the Stairs
Tucked inside the first floor of the Richmond Cultural Centre is the aptly named Theatre Under the Stairs. The Theatre Under the Stairs is available to rent for arts, culture and heritage-related uses including film screenings, performances, recitals, concerts, rehearsals and private events.
The Theatre is similar to a black box theatre and features theatrical stage lighting, soundproofed walls, tiered modular seating, open floor space and audio-visual (A/V) equipment. There is a small cloak room available that can be used as a performer green room, but no backstage, dressing room or front-of-house reception area.
Main floor, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond
Photo:Theatre Under the Stairs at the Richmond Cultural Centre, 2026
Richmond Art Gallery
For more than 45 years, the Richmond Art Gallery has been presenting engaging and experimental work by local, national, and international artists through thought-provoking exhibitions, artist talks and special events. Programs for youth include gallery tours and art workshops for schools, youth art programs, and classroom art kits. The gallery also hosts professional development sessions for artists, adult workshops and gallery tours for the public including tours in Mandarin.
Main Floor, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond
Photo: Pierre Vassura New Work 1983 – 2018 exhibition, Richmond Art Gallery, 2018 (photo by Michael Love)
Richmond Public Art
The Richmond Public Art Program situates permanent and temporary artworks in the everyday environment around the city. With more than 300 artworks in the collection, Richmond’s growing inventory of works and engaging program offerings help create a vibrant, healthy and sustainable city. The Public Art Program offers stimulating educational and community engagement activities aimed at increasing public awareness of the arts and encouraging dialogue about art and areas of interest to Richmond residents.
Map of public art locations
Download public art walking tour maps
Photo: 2 Half Apples by Gathie Falk, 2020
Gateway Theatre
Gateway Theatre is professional performance theatre and dynamic hub for the performing arts that includes a 522-seat main stage, 89-seat studio, a rehearsal room, along with administration and production spaces. The facility is managed and operated by the Richmond Gateway Theatre Society and owned and maintained by the City of Richmond.
6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond
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Photo: Gateway Theatre Mainstage
Community, Cultural and Heritage Sites
Richmond is proud of our rich collection of community spaces, historical sites, heritage buildings, museums and public spaces that celebrate our diverse culture and tell our stories. You can often find arts and culture events, exhibitions, performances, activities and programs happening in the following City-owned facilities:
Branscombe House
4900 Steveston Highway, Richmond, BC
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Community and Recreation Centres
Multiple locations
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Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC
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Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, BC
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London Farm
6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC
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Minoru Chapel
6540 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC
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Richmond Public Libraries
Multiple locations
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Richmond Museum
Main Floor, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC
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Steveston Museum and Post Office
3811 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC
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Steveston Tram
4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC
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