Museum of Vancouver

The Museum of Vancouver is a hidden gem that brings the city’s past, present, and future to life. From Indigenous history to contemporary urban culture, the exhibits are thoughtfully curated and visually engaging. What makes this museum stand out is how it connects local stories to broader social and cultural movements. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of Vancouver—not just as a place, but as a living, evolving community. It’s a peaceful and enriching stop, perfect to pair with a visit to the Space Centre.
Alvaro Andres Salom - 2 weeks ago

My favourite exhibits (1900s-20s gateway to the Pacific; 1930s-40s boom, bust, and war; 1950s the fifties gallery) are, unfortunately, rarely - if ever - updated... understandably so. But that also makes subsequent visits to this museum difficult to justify. These spaces are also incredibly small, compared to other museums (especially, in the international arena). I adore museums, but I cannot say this is one that is worthwhile for people visiting Vancouver. Though, it can be meaningful if you live in Vancouver, just to gain an appreciation of our history. (I do not think the grumpy woman at admissions helped our most recent visit - she seemed far more concerned about getting off work in 30 minutes.)
Edith Wu - 3 weeks ago

It was my first time visiting the museum of Vancouver. This place has lots of exhibits about the history of Vancouver. When I visited 1-5 sections were closed for renovation. However, it still took me a couple of hours to go through sections 6-12 in detail. They have lots of audio and video exhibits too. The city before the city is one of my favorite exhibits here. They also have quizzes at the end of most sections which you can take by scanning a QR code. It was a fun exercise to do the quizzes and learn about the history of the place. The museum took me through a travel in time where I could see how Vancouver evolved over the years/decades. I would come back here again to check out the exhibits which were closed during my visit.
Vyshnavi Vennelakanti - 3 months ago

Very interesting and peaceful experience in this space. Interesting 1950’s vibes in the 50’s exhibit. Perfect for kids. The space centre is sure to spark the interest of anyone with the kind of imagination to explore. East kitsalano legend!! The planetarium is the most magical place and architectural design inspiration. Exiting area for nature and wildlife. Very clean and beautiful place. Classic place to visit when you’re in east kitsalano.
Capo Balboa - 2 weeks ago

Incredible learning experience about the city of Vancouver, its various epochs, its people and its culture. The museum has everything you need to know about the history of the city. The exhibits are well-curated and interesting artifacts are plentiful. I love the architecture as well. It's a pretty big place, so be prepared to spend a large part of your day here if you want to explore all the exhibitions in detail. Unfortunately, parking around the museum is not free.
Kevin Luo - 4 months ago