Welcome to our new outdoor space!

Enjoy a picnic, read a book, catch up with a friend, listen to the sounds of the creek, meditate, do some yoga – use this space to bring you joy and well-being.

The Backyard is open to the public from May to October.

About The Backyard
The Backyard at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery is an outdoor space designed for community use, artistic engagement, and quiet reflection. Created in collaboration with LeuWebb Projects and landscape architects Brook McIlroy, it features interactive sculptural elements, public art, accessible pathways, native plantings, and flexible areas for gathering or individual exploration. Open seasonally from May to October, The Backyard is activated throughout the summer with a range of public programs, including children’s summer camps, artist-led activities, and RMG Fridays — the gallery’s monthly art and music series. It serves as an open-air extension of the gallery, offering new ways to connect people through art, creativity, and shared experiences.

Visitor Guidelines

• Please note that on summer weekdays, RMG summer campers participate in activities in this space. 
• There are garbage and recycling bins by the doors.  Please keep our Backyard clean by disposing correctly of all waste when you leave.
• Entry and exit to the Backyard is through the main doors of the RMG.  It is also accessible and free!
• The Backyard will close 30 minutes before the galleries each day.
• The following are not permitted in the Backyard: smoking or vaping of any kind, dogs (exception of support animals), alcohol consumption (unless for an event), and illegal activities.