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Museum of Vancouver

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The Museum of Vancouver inspires deeper understanding of the city through stories, objects and shared experiences.

Story

Vancouver's story begins at MOV.

Our Mission is to inspire a deeper understanding of Vancouver through stories, objects and shared experiences.

The Museum of Vancouver connects Vancouverites to each other and connects the City of Vancouver to the world.

The museum’s programs, exhibitions, and collections bring people together and foster conversation about the future.

Open late on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and all stat holidays except Christmas.

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The Museum of Vancouver inspires deeper understanding of the city through stories, objects and shared experiences.



"Vancouver's story begins here.The Museum of Vancouver MOV connects Vancouverites to each other and connects the city to the world. An enthusiastic civic advocate, MOV is dedicated to encouraging a deeper understanding of Vancouver through stories, objects and shared experiences. MOV is an independent, non-profit organization that seeks partners to support the evolution of the Museum’s visitor experience.We acknowledge the Museum of Vancouver is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Musqueam, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Squamish, and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ Tsleil-Waututh Nations, at the site of the ancestral Village of Sen̓áḵw – neighboring the current Sḵwx̱wú7mesh reserve of the same name."
Address: 1100 Chestnut Street , Vancouver V6J 3J9, BC, CA
Phone: (604) 736-4431
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State: BC
City: Vancouver
Zip Code: V6J 3J9


Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00-17:00
Tuesday: 10:00-17:00
Wednesday: 10:00-17:00
Thursday: 10:00-20:00
Friday: 10:00-21:00
Saturday: 10:00-21:00
Sunday: 10:00-17:00

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Reviews
Small museum focused on the time evolution of Vancouver from the indigenous settlements till the 60”s - I loved that while you walk through it’s aisles you were transported throughout several eras of their history. What I liked the most was the Jukebox it works!! and the great history of indigenous. Please, come with the right expectation of a small museum. For some reason, as I live in Ontario I came thinking in the ROM which is massive! There are several seats throughout the museum in case you come with an elderly person. Right priced at $15
Small but illuminating museum. The exhibition in focus when we visited was A Seat on the Table. It was about Chinese migrants, the Indigenous, racism, and people trying to preserve their cultures. It was insightful and useful for understanding Vancouver as a city. Tickets are reasonably priced at $15 each.
I adored my visit here! The special exhibit about Canadian design renegade Tobias Wong was fascinating! Take a walk through Vancouver’s history as well as Chinese and Indigenous artifacts. Plan for 90-120 minutes then take a stroll along the sea wall if the weather allows. Ample pay parking. Pay what you can on Sundays! Highly recommended.
Small but informative museum. You can spend a good 2-hour here enjoying the exhibition. It’s also an awesome spot for photo shoot especially in the cherry blossom season. In the back of MOV, you can see beautiful cherry trees, great spot to capture gorgeous photos!Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
The exhibit “A Seat at the Table” was very interesting! Telling of the Chinese immigration experience through the lens of the restaurant industry was an engaging approach to the topic. The rest of the exhibits told some general Vancouver history through the decades 1920s-1960s/70s. A nice use of displays, ephemera, graphics and cool old items like sewing machines, a washing machine, TVs, and even a car.
My overall experience was very informative. There are many artifacts ranging from First Nations culture to the late 20th century. While there are many virtual displays, there are a ton of word based information so be prepared to read a lot if you want to make the most from here. The atmosphere was peaceful, front counter service was good and the fee is reasonable. Just note that parking here will cost you.
The Museum had a ton of fun and educational exhibits. The entrance fee was reasonable. My friends and I spent a good couple of hours exploring all the exhibits in some of which, we had the ability to interact with items on display. The neon exhibit was beautiful. There was also a wall where you could write whatever you wanted, which my friends and I definitely did. It was a small but sweet feeling of being a part of the exhibit! Would definitely recommend!
They have rotating exhibitions. It's usually pretty quiet. The neon exhibit is good for photos but the neon lights make portraits and selfies look a bit off. They have a sort of time capsule area with what interior decorating was like in old Vancouver. Also one time there was a beaver who lived in the pond behind the museum.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
Took the MOV self tour a few days ago. I came in around 10:30am, so the place was quite empty which I prefer. Photos added. Its a sombre feeling every time I learn more about the indigenous folks but is a must for everyone in Canada to know. Nice to know were "alien enemies", I was not so aware of these things. Old days were pretty PRETTY bad legally. Make sure to show your student ID if you have one to get a bit of discount.
Interesting place to visit with slightly older kids. There are some good information on the history of the area from nature to indigenous to modern Vancouver. You can easily spend a couple hours here; however, that would require serious interest, concentration, and reading. If you aren't as into the history, then you can simply enjoy the exhibits, videos, and artifacts. The boys found the car the most interesting, and my daughter's attention was captured by the women's rights exhibit. Overall, I'd recommend the museum as a secondary stop, but probably won't recommend it as the primary visit.
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