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Auditorium

The Muriel Richardson Auditorium (MRA) features outstanding acoustics and classic Eames chairs. This sleek, functional space is perfect for concerts, presentations, screenings, and performances.

Capacity: 319 theatre seating; 5 accessible spots

Capacity (Foyer): 75 standing

Features:

• Fully equipped for audio/visual and multimedia presentations: PA system with flown speakers and digital mixing board, sprung hardwood stage floor, full theatrical lighting, and a sophisticated projection system with a 400-square foot screen
• Adjoining lobby holds 125 for stand-up receptions
• Bosendorfer grand piano with extended keys
• Large backstage area with dressing rooms and green room

Muriel Richardson Auditorium Seating Chart (PDF)
Muriel Richardson Auditorium Stage Dimensions (side view) (PDF)
Muriel Richardson Auditorium Stage Dimensions (top view) (PDF)
Muriel Richardson Auditorium Technical Specs (PDF)

Rooftop Sculpture Garden

Guests feel on top of the world when relaxing in our private rooftop garden. The city skyline creates a dramatic backdrop for weddings, private parties, screenings, and outdoor activities.

Capacity: 200 seated theatre style; 250 stand-up reception

Features:

• Available year-round
• Rental includes the Penthouse Lobby
• In summer, enjoy sculptures from the WAG collection and a reflecting pool
• 13,125-sq.ft.
• Licensed

Penthouse Lobby

With floor-to-ceiling windows, this open area encourages mingling while admiring the expansive Rooftop Sculpture Garden. This space is just the thing for stand-up receptions, bar service, or staging/reception.

Capacity: 80 for stand-up reception; 32 for sit-down dinner

Features:

• Included when renting the Rooftop Sculpture Garden
• In summer, overlooks sculptures from the WAG collection
• 1,178-sq.ft.
• Licensed

Skylight Gallery

Our ever-changing Skylight Gallery showcases some of the WAG’s most impressive works of art as well as the stunning glass skylight. This space is ideally suited for intimate dining experiences or cocktail receptions.

Capacity: 125 stand-up reception; 48 sit-down dinner

Features:

• Abundant natural light
• Located at the top of the master staircase on the Galleries Level (3rd Floor)
• Features artworks from the WAG collection
• 2,486-sq.ft.
• Licensed

Boardroom

The Board Room is modern and comfortable, for any meeting or gathering
including lectures, presentations, black-out group, receptions & more.

Capacity: 20 at board room table, 40 in lecture format; 60 for stand up reception.

Features:

• A seven-metre board room table, chairs
• A stunning lighting fixture original to the building
• Licensed

Ilavut - Entrance Hall

Upon entering Qaumajuq, you’ll be greeted by a three-story glass vault, filled with thousands of carvings from the world’s largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art – a beautiful back drop for stand up receptions and small dinners.

Capacity: 200 stand-up reception; 64 sit-down dinner

Features:

• 3,470-sq.ft.
• Ceiling height 19’4″
• Stunning three-story visible vault
• Natural light
• Access to outdoor patio
• Licensed

Ilipvik - Learning Steps

The Learning Steps is a 90-seat theatre, perfect for talks, performances, films, and more. A massive curtain printed with an artwork by Elisapee Ishulutaq, titled Yesterday and Today, will envelop you during screenings and private events.

Capacity: 92 theatre seating

Features:

• 1,121-sq.ft.
• Fully equipped for audio/visual & multimedia presentations
• Adjacent to Ilavut
• Black out curtains
• Licensed

Niizhwaaso Collaboration Research Centre

Make your way up to the second floor of Qaumajuq to the Niizhwaaso Collaboration Research Centre. A sleek space ideal for meetings or gatherings, including lectures, presentations, black-out group, receptions & more.

Capacity: 30 at board room tables

Features:

• Two board tables
• Eames Chairs
• Natural light
• Licensed