Arts & Heritage

Program Registration

Get ready to register! Registration for the next round of Arts and Heritage programming. See all available programs in the Active Living Guide. 

The City of New Westminster offers an exciting array of arts and heritage opportunities through exhibitions, programs, public art, special events and storytelling. Discover the best in contemporary new media art at the New Media Gallery, explore our City’s rich history at the New Westminster Museum and Archives, engage with Public Art throughout the city or view local artists’ work at the Community Art Gallery. Meet like-minded individuals or discover a new passion by taking part in our programs and Cultural Services offered across the City.

Arts Strategy 2026

The City of New Westminster is updating its Arts Strategy to reflect today’s realities and current conditions, community priorities, and the evolving role of the City within the local arts ecosystem. This update is intended to reflect on what continues to serve the community, acknowledge where challenges remain, and establish high-impact strategic directions for the future.

Learn more about the Art Strategy.

New Westminster Museum and Archives

The New Westminster Museum and Archives strive to enhance knowledge and deepen understanding of the City and its diverse peoples by illuminating past events, exploring current issues and facilitating conversations around future possibilities.

Learn more about the Museum and Archives