Starting June 8th we will be open 6 days a week!
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Museum of Vancouver continues to remain open to the public Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm, and starting June 8th we will be opened on Tuesdays as well. We welcome everyone to visit for a safe and physically distanced experience.

Admission rates:

Adults (12+) - $10
Children (6 to 11) and Seniors (65+) - $5
Children (5 and under) – Free
Individuals self-identifying as Indigenous - Free

At this time, all visitors must pre-book a ticket online to be admitted into the museum.
No More Stolen Sisters - Pow Wow Jacket
Currently on view in the MOV Studio

This Pow Wow jacket, acquired at the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre Fundraiser on November 26, 2021, was donated to help raise public awareness of the human rights crisis surrounding Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirited individuals (MMIWG2S). Did you know that Indigenous people, both male and female, account for 4.3% of Canada’s total population, yet indigenous women and girls account for 16% of female homicide victims, and 11% of Canada’s missing women?

In recognition of Indigenous Peoples Month, the jacket will be on public view at MOV for the month of June 2021.
You are invited to join us virtually for the opening ceremony of Museum of Vancouver's newest feature exhibition - That Which Sustains Us. We will be streaming our opening ceremony live from the Museum of Vancouver's YouTube page.

Date: Wednesday June 2, 2021

Time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Platform: The ceremony will start promptly at 1:30pm, and will take place on YouTube Live.
About the exhibition:

That Which Sustains Us is a long-term exhibition that will explore the convergence of different knowledge traditions in the Vancouver area through an examination of people’s interactions with forests and their natural environment. It will do so by showcasing traditional ecological knowledge related to forests; consequences of the deforestation and urbanization of Vancouver; and the possibility of returning to sustainable land use practices in the Greater Vancouver area.
Photo: City of Vancouver Archives: AM505-S1-: CVA 660-331, photographer John Davidson
Stay tuned through our social channels to learn more about the themes presented in this upcoming exhibition!
Closing soon!
c̓əc̓əwitəl̕ | helping each other | ch’áwatway
On view until Tuesday, June 15, 2021

This micro-exhibition in the Museum of Vancouver studio called c̓əc̓əwitəl̕ | helping each other | ch’áwatway, provides an opportunity for the 2019 YVR Art Foundation scholarship recipients to exhibit their final works. This exhibition explores themes of resilience, memory and identity, through reconnection with ancestral knowledge and lands.
Photo: @jennyaun2
A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia
Currently on view!

The Museum of Vancouver and the University of British Columbia proudly present A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia. This exhibition explores historical and contemporary stories of Chinese Canadians in BC and their struggles for belonging. It looks to food and restaurant culture as an entry point to feature stories that reveal the great diversity of immigrant experience and of the communities immigrants develop.
Sister exhibition at the Chinese Canadian Museum of BC on view at the Hon Hsing Building in Vancouver Chinatown, 27 E Pender Street! Learn More.
Only a few spots left!
Virtual Workshop: Bundle Dyes and Hapazome with CZarina Lobo
Saturday, May 29, 2021

Join CZarina Lobo, a Natural Dyer focused on cultivating plants for colour, in a Bundle Dye and Hapazome Workshop this May! Learn the techniques of bundle dyes and Hapazome (flower/leaf pounding) by transferring your natural surroundings onto a unique bandana and a reusable drawstring bag. This will be achieved by steaming and also requires hammering locally foraged fresh plant materials onto fabric to show vibrant colours and botanical patterns.
Didn't have a chance to attend this sold out event? Watch a recording of the event which was hosted by MOV and CCM on Wednesday, May 26!

A virtual conversation with Elder Larry Grant on cultural identity as he reflects on his journey of being Musqueam and Chinese. As a knowledge keeper and hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language instructor from the Musqueam community, Elder Grant discusses the value of cultural anchors and family histories in understanding and reconciling the deep connection between people and place.
Podcast: BC Museums Week and Viviane Gosselin

Join the BC Museums Association in a conversation with Viviane Gosselin (Director of Collections & Exhibitions at MOV) and learn more about the Coalition of Museums for Climate Justice.

The Coalition of Museums for Climate Justice mobilizes and supports Canadian museum workers and their organizations in building public awareness, mitigation, and resilience in the face of climate change. You can explore their resources on their website here.
The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn

Mauro Vescera (Chief Executive Officer at MOV) speaks with Stephen Quinn about International Museum Day and how these icons of civilisation continue on during a pandemic.
Museum of Vancouver hosts a virtual talk with Elder Larry Grant

During a talk titled “Roots in Two Villages an Ocean Apart”, Elder Larry Grant explores cultural identity as he reflects on how he recognized & reconciled his identity being both Chinese and Musqueam.
Vancouver Heritage Foundation presents...
Heritage House Tour 2021 Online
Thursday June 3 and Tuesday, June 8, 2021

This June, the Heritage House Tour is back – in a virtual format! In two online events, Vancouver Heritage Foundation will tour through six unique homes and explore their stories, past and present, from early architects, builders and residents to more recent restorations and adaptations for modern living. While we cannot step through the doors together this year, they hope you will join them for this special opportunity to tour inside remarkable homes – exclusively available for the virtual Heritage House Tour. Learn more.
#MuseumWeek2021
June 7-13, 2021

Museum Week is a worldwide festival for cultural institutions to participate on social media and it's coming up June 7-13, 2021! Since 2014, Museum Week has grown to include over 60,000 participants from 100+ countries.

Follow along on MOV's Facebook and Instagram page that week and we will explore a new #MuseumWeek theme each day!
The National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism
June 10–11, 2021

Join the National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism and contribute to these crucial discussions. You have a role to play in the fight against pervasive and enduring anti-Asian racism. To address it, we must examine anti-Asian racism within the broader context of racism against Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities. Together, we’ll share stories and create productive solidarities for change. Learn more.
We acknowledge that MOV is located within the unceded, ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.