RiverBrink Art Museum

Pleasantly surprised to see both the group of seven paintings here, as well a renoir. Absolute gem right here in our backyard Niagara.

Set right on the edge of the lower Niagara Gorge, this little gem of an art museum holds not only some great display space, but its own library. With an art collection of around 1400 pieces, they're able to field themed exhibits in addition to the traveling or focus artist exhibits that they also host. When we went, there was an exhibit focused on a First Nations beadwork artist, and another exhibit on Inuit artists. These were in addition to exhibits from the museum's own collection. The building itself is beautiful, with lots of wood panelled rooms and hallways. The gallery space is on the first and second floors (with more artwork in hallway spaces and on the stairwell walls and landings), and the library is in the basement, with more sculptures on the shelves, and plenty of chairs and table spaces to read and do research with. Being a not-for-profit, they ask for donations, and are able to take them electronically, if you want to do that. They also have a nice little gift shop area with some pieces of art that are for sale, as well as some books, cards, and even maps for local walking tours of the nearby area.

If you're a fan of art and find yourself in the Queenston area, the RiverBrink Art Museum is definitely worth a visit. The museum has a good collection of art pieces, showcasing the works of Canadian and American artists. The building itself is charming and well-maintained, with a lovely outdoor space to explore as well. However, it's worth noting that there isn't much else going on at the museum besides the art. So if you're looking for a more interactive experience or activities for kids, you may be disappointed. Additionally, it's not particularly stroller-friendly, as there are some steps and narrow passages that can make maneuvering a stroller difficult. Overall, I'd recommend the RiverBrink Art Museum to art lovers and those looking for a quiet, contemplative experience. Just be aware of the limitations in terms of accessibility and activities.

Very beautiful spot for pictures. Located on the bend of the Niagara Parkway going into Queenston. I did not attend the museum.

Visited for their annual Brink Art Festival and wasn't disappointed!

absolutely amazing gallery in niagra area, cannot reccomend enough for art enjoyers to see. entry is free but donations are encouraged, which i of course highly reccomend one do. the gallery supports local artists, as well as preserving niagra history and artistic culture. there’s a very expansive library, and gorgeous pieces on display. i’m an art university student from the uk, and loved getting to see both local history and art. the pieces are displayed within the homestead, preserving the building, which both preserves art and history. the library is free and an open archival resource, my friend even asked about coming back to read in the library and use its books about history and art as academic reference, which the kind lady was more than happy to say that my friend could. there’s also events and local information at the gift shop/reception desk. i forgot to look at her name and im sorry, but the lady working around noon on 11th may 2024 was incredibly kind and loved to speak to us about art and history, and we of course loved to speak to her. it was great being able to ask local questions, as well as discuss the pieces and history with her. part of me doesn’t want to reccomend this place as a tourist stop as it was so lovely to be there alone with my travel group, but i can’t in good conscience not leave a review 🩷

A hidden 💎 in Niagara— a strong collection, interesting visiting exhibitions and a curatorial and events team that enthusiastically seeks to broaden their audience base with diverse and engaging programming throughout the year— and a gift shop that highlights local artists, artisans and writers. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Cool but the workers weren’t very helpful