Findlay Galleries, a prestigious art institution, has been a cultural destination for art enthusiasts around the world for over a century. Founded in 1870 by William Wadsworth Findlay, the gallery was initially known as the City Art Rooms and was situated in Kansas City, Missouri. The same year marked the inception of renowned institutions like the Metropolitan Museum and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, placing Findlay Galleries in the same historical timeline as these esteemed establishments.

The gallery's leadership was passed on to Findlay’s eldest son, Walstein C. Findlay, Sr., in 1919. He was instrumental in incorporating European art into the gallery's collection, including 19th-century English landscapes and portraits, German genre works, and French Impressionist and Barbizon paintings. The third generation of Findlay leadership emerged when Walstein C. Findlay, Jr. (Wally) joined the family business. Under his guidance, the gallery became a cultural landmark in Kansas City and established its second location in Chicago in 1931.

Findlay Galleries has always been committed to identifying and supporting artists with extraordinary abilities in their respective mediums. The gallery's mission is to promote and provide quality works by great artistic talents, practicing the highest standards in relationships with both the artist and the collector. The gallery believes in the priceless commodities of good taste and uncompromising credibility.

The legacy of committed fine art excellence is continued by the company’s Chairman and CEO, Mr. James R. Borynack, who acquired the company in late 1998. In 2016, Wally Findlay Galleries acquired David Findlay Jr Gallery, reuniting the 146-year-old family art business and expanding the gallery's American Art presence. The galleries now operate together as Findlay Galleries, a return to the original name used by the Findlay family from 1870 – 1965.

Findlay Galleries has continually expanded to meet the needs of its clients, opening locations in Palm Beach (1961), New York City (1964), Paris (1971), and Beverly Hills (1971). The styles of work represented by Findlay Galleries throughout its history have reflected the various schools of art from each period, from Impressionism in the 1870s to Fauvism in the early twentieth century, and through subsequent contemporary movements. The gallery is considered one of the foremost authorities on the French School of Rouen. While specializing in French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masters, the gallery also exclusively represents a group of distinguished contemporary artists, both European and American.

Findlay Galleries has been a beacon of fine art excellence for over a century, showcasing a wide range of art from various periods and movements. Its commitment to promoting quality works by great artistic talents has made it a cultural destination for art lovers around the world.