Last Chance to See The Suitcase Project

Exhibition Closes November 8, 2026

Your final opportunity to see The Suitcase Project at the MOV will be Sunday, November 8th. Photographer Kayla Isomura asked more than 80 fourth and fifth generation Japanese Canadians and Americans: “What would you pack if you were forcibly removed from your home today?” The result are photographs showing subjects with their luggage and what they decided to pack, as well as information about the internment/incarceration their parents, grandparents and great grandparents faced during World War Two. You can get a preview of the exhibition through this interview Kayla did with Tom Power on CBC's Q.

And a reminder that Press Start: A Vancouver Game History Pop-Up will be closing the same weekend, with Saturday, November 7th being the last day. They were recently featured in Montecristo Magazine! Reminder that their hours are different than the MOV’s: Fridays and Saturdays: noon – 8:00pm and Sundays: noon – 5:00pm only.

Events at the MOV

Murder, Ghosts and Dyeing

“The Power of Portraits” Tour and Talk with Gu Xiong

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Join artist Gu Xiong for a special tour of his poetry-portraits of himself, his family and his friends, followed by a “fireside chat” about the power of portraits to honour identity, self-expression and family with photography historian Dr. Kelly Midori McCormick. Participants will be invited to join and share their own portraits. Tickets are on a sliding scale starting at $10 and a live stream of the talk portion is available for those who can’t come in person. Find more info and tickets here. Only two tickets left!

Murder at the Museum

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Presented by Engagement Unlimited, the guests become the suspects in this killer comedy whodunnit. A body in the hot tub. A chemist with no pulse. And a museum full of people who all claim they were elsewhere when poor Dr. Distillation took his final soak. Guests are encouraged to participate! Discounted tickets for groups of two or three are available. Get yours here.

Yoga at the Museum of Vancouver

Sundays: October 18, November 1 & 8, and December 6 & 13, 2026

Start your Sunday with an awe-inspiring view as the backdrop to a yoga session—which will be all the more restorative with a stunning view of Vanier Park, English Bay and the North Shore Mountains. Brought to you by Yoga instructors Elaine Glasgow, Sarah Osborne and Linh Jiang. Bring your yoga mat. And thanks to our new yoga sponsor, Mocktails Alcohol Free Liquor Store for supporting this series! Admission to the MOV is also included with your ticket! Book yours here.

Haha, History! A Halloween Comedy Show

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Haha, History! is back with a special Halloween edition! Hosted by Myles Anderson, artifacts from the collection will be projected on screen, unearthing unexpected stories, wicked humour and dark insight into Vancouver’s hidden history while comedians Peter Carlone and Ivan Decker guess what the heck is that thing? Come curious, come costumed and start your night with something a little supernatural at the Museum! Book your seats here.

Spooky Storytime for Kids!

Friday, October 30, 2026

Acclaimed children’s author Stephanie Ellen Sy will share a family-friendly ghost story inspired by Philippine and Chinese folklore! After the storytelling, kids can create their own Chinese Opera Mask to take home. Kids’ tickets are $10 and adults are $25. Buy yours now.

Around the Fire: Ghost Stories Across Cultures

Friday, October 30, 2026

Storytellers Nathalie De Los Santos and Cynthia Liu will share tales of ghosts, spirits and the supernatural inspired by Philippine and Chinese folklore. Guests are encouraged to share ghost stories from their own cultures or personal experiences of hauntings and the paranormal. Find more info and book your spot here.

Two Artists; One Family: Artist Talk & Workshop with Gu Xiong and Yu Gu

Friday, November 13, 2026

Moderated by Walter Quan, the Chinese Canadian Historical Society of BC’s 2026 Lin Lecture features a special father-daughter conversation between Gu Xiong of Becoming: The Art of Gu Xiong, and his daughter, the award-winning filmmaker Yu Gu (A Moth in Spring; Who is Arthur Chu?; A Woman’s Work: The NFL’s Cheerleader Problem). Gu and Yu will reflect on their shared and unique journeys from China to Canada and the US as a family and how these experiences shape their creative practices. After the panel, Gu will lead the audience in an art-making activity. RSVP here.

Wild Dyes of the Pacific Northwest: Author Talk 

Sunday, November 29, 2026

Ever wonder how natural dyes are made? Explore the plants and techniques behind natural dyeing and discover the vibrant world of dyes from author and senior wildlife and marine biologist Zoe McDonell and Indigenous co-teacher Nadine McSpadden about their new book, Wild Dyes of the Pacific Northwest. Reserve your spot here.

Final Austerity Tour & Closing Panel Discussion

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

We have been overwhelmed by the interest in our Austerity Tours. Not only did the first set sell out, as did the added tours, but there was interest from media too. Global TV featured the tours as did The Art Newspaper, which was picked up by USA Art News and ODATV, a Turkish media outlet, in addition to influencers in the museum world including MuseumNext and Sotheby’s Institute of Art lecturer Will Jarvis. There was also a spot on Fairchild TV's TalentVision and we’re also expecting more coverage coming soon.

So, we’re adding one more tour. Only this time, we’re also adding a panel discussion with a cultural workers and advocates who are experiencing similar situations at their organizations.

The two events are on the same day, but tickets are being sold separately, and both are by donation. Find the links to reserve your spot here.

Yolonda Skelton: New Artist in Residence at FLEET Foreshore

Now Through November 14, 2026

We are excited to welcome the newest artist is residence, Yolonda Skelton to FLEET: Foreshore! Located just outside the MOV, next to the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre’s Gordon Southam Observatory, FLEET is a series of mobile artist studios by Other Sights for Artists’ Projects.

Yolonda says, “FLEET will serve as an extension of my studio as I mentor Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week designer mentees and create my 2026 collection, ‘The Earth Remembers.’ Through garment construction, storytelling, sustainable design, community engagement, studio practice, discussions and information exchange, we will explore upcycled leathers, silks, wools and reclaimed materials, incorporating porcupine quills, caribou tufting and beadwork.”

You can meet Yolonda in person and see what she’s creating at FLEET on Sunday, November 1 between noon and 3:00pm, which coincides with our Pay What You Can Day!

Visit the MOV website to read Yolonda’s artist bio and learn more about FLEET Foreshore.

We're Number 3!

Or Number 1, Depending on How You Look at It

The Georgia Straight has announced their Best of Vancouver 2026 Award Winners and thanks to everyone who voted, the Museum of Vancouver has been voted in third place in the Best Museum category in the Arts & Entertainment section!

We don’t mean to quibble… but isn’t MOA technically not in Vancouver? And isn’t Science World more of a science centre than a museum? So doesn’t that make us number one?

But let’s put these semantics aside… you really should visit all three of us. Did you know that you can get discounted tickets to most Vancouver attractions through the Vancouver Attractions website? If you bundle tickets to multiple attractions, you can save up to 35%! Check it out, and we hope to see you at the MOV soon! 

📸: Christian Zane Media

Know before you go:

• Museum of Vancouver is open 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday thru Wednesday and 10:00am-8:00pm, Thursday to Saturday.
• Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing.
• Admission is free for people who self-identify as Indigenous.
• Save 20% on tickets when you purchase the Vanier Park Pass. The Pass includes tickets to the MOV as well as the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and the Vancouver Maritime Museum.
• Visit on the first Sunday of the month and pay what you can for admission.
• Visit on the last Sunday of the month for Low Sensory Sundays.
• The Museum is wheelchair, stroller and scooter accessible, including washrooms, ramps and elevators, and has wide entrances and exits.
• Find additional accessibility information on our FAQ page.
• When booked in advance, groups of 10 or more are eligible for a discounted rate. Learn more.
• The MOV is located at 1100 Chestnut Street in Vanier Park in Kitsilano.
• The Museum is accessible by Mobi Bike Share, TransLink (#2 bus), Evo Car Share and False Creek Ferries.
• Car parking is available in the parking lot run by EasyPark. Please pay for parking before entering the building. We do not manage this lot and EasyPark tickets vehicles that have not paid.
• Street parking is also available. Check signage for prices and info.
• Find more directions here.

Did you know...?

• The Museum of Vancouver is a charity? Donate to the MOV and help us share Vancouver's stories!
• You can rent space at the Museum! We offer indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for hosting corporate events, parties, weddings, meetings and more! See the spaces and get information here.
• The MOV has a gift shop? Find trinkets, postcards, snacks and more!

We acknowledge that MOV is located within the unceded, ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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