At the Museum of Vancouver,
Vancouver’s story begins here.
The hippie capital of Canada. More neon than Vegas. Indigenous knowledge, immigration and racism. Deforestation and urban development. Activism and art. Vancouver’s story begins here. The Museum of Vancouver showcases the city’s history and new exhibitions on art, design, culture and more every few months.
Discover the Story of Vancouver
The Museum of Vancouver is a civic history museum located in Vanier Park, Vancouver, British Columbia. As the largest civic museum in Canada and the oldest in the city, it has been sharing Vancouver’s stories since 1894 — before being reimagined as the Museum of Vancouver in 2009. Explore quirky exhibits, vintage neon signs, and cultural gems that bring the city’s vibrant past to life in fun and unexpected ways!
Exhibitions and Things to Do
Gain a deeper understanding of our city through stories, objects and shared experiences at the Museum of Vancouver (MOV). Learn about Vancouver’s past from Indigenous history in c̓əsnaʔəm through the 1970s in the Vancouver History Galleries.
The MOV hosts special exhibitions too, with different art, design and histories being featured every few months. Be sure to visit our website to stay up-to-date.
address :
MOV Vancouver Museum
1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9 Canada
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operating time :
Sunday - Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 17:00 PM
Thursday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 20:00 PM
Last admission: 1 hour before closing
Operating hours vary by season. For more details, please refer to the official website .
1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9, Canada