Museum of Vancouver

Yes! Haha, History! Starts at 6:30pm but visiting the galleries is included in your ticket, so come early! Tickets here: museumofvancouver.ca/haha-history...

From Kitsilano to English Bay, Vancouver walking tour spotlights Black pioneers in early B.C. 'Our goal is to show that Black spaces and Black history exist everywhere in the city,' said tour guide Kor Kase.

A guided walking tour along English Bay and through Kitsilano — from the Museum of Vancouver to the Vancouver Maritime Museum — may surprise people who associate Black presence in Vancouver primarily with Hogan’s Alley.
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The first Sunday of every month is Pay What You Can at the three attractions in Vanier Park: the Museum of Vancouver, the Vancouver Maritime Museum, and the HR McMillan Space Centre @spacecentreyvr.bsky.social

Come by this Sunday, March 1!

Get 50% off admission to the Museum of Vancouver with you same-day tickets for shows at the Dome on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays!

Haha, History! - Museum of Vancouver - Vancouver - Feb 28, 2026 Kick off your evening with a night of comedy at the Museum of Vancouver!  Hosted by Myles Anderson, a rotating lineup of comedians will riff, debate and respond to prompts drawn from the MOV’s collect...

Kick off your evening with a night of comedy at the Museum of Vancouver!

Hosted by Myles Anderson, a rotating lineup of comedians will riff to local history!

Come curious, come early, and start your night with something a little unexpected at the Museum.

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Vancouver arts groups mark Black History Month with film screenings, live music, and more — Stir Artists like Dee Daniels, Brandon Thornhill, and Krystle Dos Santos are performing around the city this February

February marks Black History Month in Canada—and 2026 marks the 30th year that organizations around the country have been acknowledging the occasion.

Thank you for listing BC Heritage Week: Black History Walking Tour & Tasting on this wonderful list, Stir!

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Pay-what-you-can admission coming to 3 Vancouver museums Three museums located on Vancouver’s waterfront are hoping to encourage more visitors and eliminate financial barriers by bringing in monthly admission-by-donation.

The Vancouver Maritime Museum, Museum of Vancouver, and H.R. MacMillan Space Centre are inviting the public to Vanier Park on the first Sunday of each month for Pay-What-You-Can Days, beginning February 1, 2026.
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The Suitcase Project: Tour with Kayla Isomura — MOV | Museum of Vancouver Experience The Suitcase Project through the eyes of photographer and curator Kayla Isomura. Kayla will share behind-the-scenes stories about working with participants, shaping the exhibition, and expl...

Last Sunday, I led my first curatorial tour of The Suitcase Project at @museumofvan.bsky.social! While navigating the exhibit, we kept things fluid by leaving space for conversation and questions throughout.

This Saturday, Jan. 31, we're hosting our second tour: museumofvancouver.ca/suitcase-pro...

Make & Play: Family Day at the MOV — MOV | Museum of Vancouver

Make something together this Family Day at the Museum of Vancouver. Drop in throughout the day to explore hands-on activity booths led by local Vancouver artists and crafters. Monday, February 16, 2026, 11:00am-4:00pm. museumofvancouver.ca/make-play-fa...

The Suitcase Project: Tour with Kayla Isomura — MOV | Museum of Vancouver Experience The Suitcase Project through the eyes of photographer and curator Kayla Isomura. Kayla will share behind-the-scenes stories about working with participants, shaping the exhibition, and expl...

Tour The Suitcase Project through the eyes of photographer & curator Kayla Isomura. Kayla will share behind-the-scenes stories about working with participants, shaping the exhibition, and exploring the contemporary relevance of internment and incarceration today.
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If you want to better understand what life with #LongCOVID is like, check out this exhibit at @museumofvan.bsky.social. It's thoughtful and moving, and a great example of why health sciences is so important to our community's well-being.

Events - Vancouver Historical Society Events JAN 22 2026 Once Upon This Land: Archaeology in British Columbia 7:00 PM MoVSpeaker: Dr. Bob MuckleDr. Bob Muckle will present an overview of the human past in British Columbia through the lens of archaeology. Beginning about 15,000 years ago and extending through the historic period, the lecture highlights important sites and

January 22, 7PM, Museum of Vancouver. Join the Vancouver Historical Society for a lecture with archaeologist Bob Muckle. Drawing from his book Once Upon This Land, Muckle will present an overview of the human past in BC through the lens of archaeology. https://vancouver-historical-society.ca/events/

Feature Exhibitions — MOV | Museum of Vancouver Explore the current feature exhibitions at the museum of vancouver.

This Sunday, January 4th is your last chance to catch Future Makers + Deep-Seated Histories before they close at the MOV!⁠ It is also a pay-what-you-can day 🫶
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Coming in at #4: a powerful new SciComm experience.

A new @museumofvan.bsky.social exhibition opened in 2025, co-produced with @sfu-fhs.bsky.social, that brings visitors into the lived experience of people affected by Long COVID.
https://bsky.app/profile/scienceinvancouver.com/post/3m3ser522cn2i

Seat by seat, Museum of Vancouver's chairs tell the story of a city - Pancouver The Deep-Seated Histories: Chairs from  the Collection exhibition continues until January 4.

For those with time over holidays, there is still an opportunity to stroll through one of the more imaginative museum exhibitions of 2025. Deep-Seated Histories: Chairs from the Collection is @museumofvan.bsky.social until JAN 4. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/seat-by-seat...

Feature Exhibitions — MOV | Museum of Vancouver Explore the current feature exhibitions at the museum of vancouver.

See Future Makers & Deep-Seated Histories before they close! Sunday, January 4th will be their last day on view—and it’s a Pay What You Can Day at the Museum too!⁠

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January 4th is the last day to see the chairs! Plus, as the first Sunday of the month, it’s also a pay what you can day!

Looking for a warm and family friendly activity? We’re open over the holidays!

❄️ Our holiday hours ❄️

December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10am - 3pm
December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed
December 26 (Boxing Day): 10am - 3pm
December 31 (New Year's Eve): 10am - 3pm
January 1 (New Year's Day): 10am - 3pm

Two exhibitions will be closing on January 4, 2026, so don’t miss your opportunity to see Deep-Seated Histories and Future Makers, two chair shows that may have you wondering, “Chairs? Really?” But the reactions speak for themselves. People walk away marveling at the variety and the stories. ⁠

The Work of Repair features three distinct redress initiatives the MOV has taken on, including the repatriation of over 60 belongings to the Tŝilhqot’in community and its emotional impact. ⁠

Living with Long COVID opened in October and provides an intimate look at what one in nine Canadians experience after a COVID infection. ⁠

The Suitcase Project opened Nov. 20. Situated in “gallery 11,” located beyond the 1960s-‘70s gallery, this exhibition asked 4th and 5th generation Japanese Canadians and Americans what they would pack if they were put in the same position as their elders during World War Two. ⁠

Now is a great time to visit the MOV if you want to see a lot. That’s because every single gallery has an exhibition open for viewing!

There’s never been a better time to visit and get a full experience! Learn about location, hours and more: museumofvancouver.ca/museum-hours-and-admission

Photo credit: Shauna Danielle Photography
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#PartyRental #VenueRental #WeddingVenue #PartyVenue

Venue Rentals — MOV | Museum of Vancouver MOV's unique venue offers indoor and outdoor spaces that are perfect for hosting a myriad of special events such as weddings, corporate meetings, filming, and more.

Looking for a venue for your special event or corporate retreat?

Many dates are open this upcoming winter and spring. Summer is filling up fast—but you can also start booking into 2027. ⁠
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Learn more about the spaces and how you can rent them: museumofvancouver.ca/venue-rentals

Inside, you have a choice between the Joyce Walley Room with 13-foot floor-to-ceiling windows and a view of Vanier Park and the North Shore Mountains; and the History Room and Garden Patio—ideal for events with both indoor and outdoor space.

The MOV offers two rooms in our mid-century modern building designed by Gerald Hamilton. Known for his use of New Formalism, the sculptural wall panels and arched windows on the outside of the building make for a beautiful backdrop for wedding and party photos. ⁠

See you at the Museum!⁠

#Sale #GiftIdea #BOGO #CreateMemoriesNotGarbage #christmas #giftgiving #giftideas #sustainability

-One Gift Ticket per transaction. ⁠
-Offer only valid in person. Not to be combined with any other offer such as the Vanier Park Pass, complimentary tickets, 2-for-1 tickets, monthly Pay What You Can days, or other discounts on tickets. Not valid for tickets purchased online.⁠