Welcome to the Legacy Art Gallery & Café

In the vibrant heart of downtown Victoria, the Legacy offers a welcoming combination of contemporary art gallery, café and gift shop.

The Legacy fulfills the vision of Victoria businessman Michael C. Williams, who bequeathed most of his estate, including more than 1,100 art works, to the University of Victoria after his death in 2000.

Williams passionately believed his art collection should become a shared treasure, to be enjoyed by everyone, free of charge.

The Legacy Art Gallery and Café exists to share that wealth. We invite you to visit, enjoy a coffee and a bite to eat, and view the stunning art in the Michael Williams collection.

Currently Showing

Cross Connections: Five Decades of Contemporary Art in the Pacific Northwest

January 6 - February 21  Experience a half century of Vancouver's contemporary art scene as the Legacy shows a selection of works from UVic's newly acquired Coast Art Trust Collection.