Museum of Vancouver
The Museum of Vancouver is the largest civic museum in Canada
Located a short bus ride from downtown Vancouver in Vanier Park, the Museum of Vancouver features four permanent exhibits along with historic and archaeological collections. There are also temporary exhibits brought in throughout the year. While the focus is on the fascinating culture, history and development of Vancouver and area, there are numerous artifacts from around the world.
The museum itself has a long history going back to 1984 when it was founded by the Art, Historical, and Scientific Association of Vancouver which displayed their collections in various locations around the city until opening their first permanent location at the Carnegie Library in 1905. It's current location was constructed in 1967 in conjunction with Canada's centennial and named the Centennial Museum. The name was changed to the Vancouver Museum in 1981 and finally to the Museum of Vancouver in 2009. The museum continues to showcase a great collection of historic, nostalgic, modern and artistic artifacts from Vancouver and area.
The museum also adjoins the H.R. MacMillan Space Center Planetarium and is just a short walk from the Vancouver Maritime Museum.
For complete details about the Museum of Vancouver see the official website above.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesMuseum of Vancouver Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9, Canada
Phone: (604) 736-4431
Official Website: Museum of Vancouver
Museum of Vancouver Reviews
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out of 5 Had a great time with the kids and mommy learning about gravity and the fabric of time. Then watched a cool overhead movie presentation in the Auditorium.
So much we know about our Universe and so much left we have yet to learn.
Very awe inspiring presentation.
I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did!!
Blampin - a week ago
DRESSED FOR HISTORY: WHY COSTUME COLLECTIONS MATTER
It’s a beautiful collection of dresses, shoes, and accessories from XVII-XXI centuries. You can touch history through beautiful hand made silk and lace, beautiful details of embroidery and silver buttons. You can sense how the dynamic of life was changing and how this dictated new fashion styles due to Industrial Revolution, wars and social changes. Wonderful exhibition.
Anna Zlaman - 4 months ago
What a nice experience!! I had a great time on the Museum of Vancouver. The exhibitions were cool and I learned about first nations and the history of Vancouver city.
One thing to notice: the access to museum is not simple buy public transport. You have to walk 10-15 minutes from a bus stop.
Rodolfo Ferreira Maritan - 2 months ago
This place was great. What a history of Vancouver! The map didn’t flow the greatest but wow! The clothing was a wonderful exhibit and the items made from wood were beautiful. Definitely go see it and then take a walk by the water.
Ashley P - 5 months ago
Decent museum with essentially 3 areas on one floor - it’s not huge and dated. My favourite part is the area where it recreates what it looked like at the time and there is some audio playing which creates some atmosphere. Staff were very friendly.
Pamela Tsang - 5 months ago
Directions
SkyTrain Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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Expo Line | Burrard Station | 9 Minutes |
How to get to Museum of Vancouver by SkyTrain
From Burrard SkyTrain Station take the Burrard Street exit and catch either the #2 or #22 Macdonald going south on Burrard Street at the stop directly in front of the station. Take either bus to the Cypress Street Stop on Cornwall Avenue (less that 10 minutes). Walk back along Cornwall Ave. to Chestnut Street and go left. The museum is located in the same complex as the planetariium.
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