MUSEUMS

12 hot spots recommended for you

BC Sports Hall of Fame, All Areas The the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to the collection of artifacts and stories of their challenges and triumphs. This museum explains the stories of the achievements in sport in British Columbia. Here you will find medals, trophies and sporting memorabilia on display The the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to the collection of artifacts and stories of their challenges and triumphs. [ + more ]

Centre A, All Areas for free The Centre A or the Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art is the only public gallery in Canada dedicated to contemporary Asian visual art practices. The Centre A or the Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art is the only public gallery in Canada dedicated to contemporary Asian visual art ... [ + more ]

Chinese Cultural Centre of Vancouver, All Areas The Chinese Cultural Centre of Vancouver has the objectives are: preserve and interpret chinese culture and traditions to chinese canadians and to promote interchnge between chinese and other ethnic communities. The Chinese Cultural Centre of Vancouver has the objectives are: preserve and interpret chinese culture and traditions to chinese canadians and to promote interchnge between ... [ + more ]

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, All Areas Opened in 1968, the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is one of Vancouver's best-known attractions. Focused on the sciences about the Universe, the planet and the space exploration, this museum has three main areas: a small museum , called the Cosmic Courtyard, which includes interactive displays, a moon rock sample you can touch, and science exhibits, the educational theatre GroundStation Canada (shows run every half hour), and the planetarium (shows run every hour) Opened in 1968, the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is one of Vancouver's best-known attractions. Focused on the sciences about the Universe, the planet and ... [ + more ]

Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia, All Areas for free The Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia has artifacts, archival records, oral histories and ephemera pertaining to the Jewish communities, religion, culture, history and traditions as practiced in British Columbia. This museum holds 1000 linear metres of textual records, 300,000 photographs and 700 oral history interviews dating between 1860-2011. The Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia has artifacts, archival records, oral histories and ephemera pertaining to the Jewish communities, religion, culture, history and ... [ + more ]

Rennie Collection, All Areas for free One of the largest collections of contemporary art in Canada is placed in the Rennie Collection. In this museum is art collection of Bob Rennie at Chinatown’s oldest building, the Wing Sang. Here you will find works of established and emerging artists with focus on identity, appropriation and social justice. One of the largest collections of contemporary art in Canada is placed in the Rennie Collection. In this museum is art collection of Bob ... [ + more ]

Roedde House Museum, All Areas Built in 1893, the Roedde House Museum is the city’s only heritage house museum. Dedicated to preservation of the home of an immigrant family in Vancouver, the Roedde family. Each of the eleven rooms has been furnished with artefacts and period items, which were collected over the years, some returned by the Roedde family. Built in 1893, the Roedde House Museum is the city’s only heritage house museum. Dedicated to preservation of the home of an immigrant family ... [ + more ]

Science World, All Areas Opened in 1987, the Science World is a science centre. ive permanent galleries: the physics-oriented Eureka! Gallery, the Sara Stern Search Gallery, the toddler-appropriate Kidspace Gallery, the Our World Gallery, and Illusions. It is also home BodyWorks, the OMNIMAX Theatre and the Science Theatre, and two galleries for feature exhibits. Is definitely a place to visit in family. Opened in 1987, the Science World is a science centre. ive permanent galleries: the physics-oriented Eureka! Gallery, the Sara Stern Search Gallery, the toddler-appropriate ... [ + more ]

Vancouver Holocaust Centre, All Areas for free Founded in 1983 by survivors of the Holocaust, the Vancouver Holocaust Centre Society has the aim to educate about the anti-racism, the human rights, social justice and genocide awareness. The collection consists of reminiscences, records and ephemera of British Columbia Founded in 1983 by survivors of the Holocaust, the Vancouver Holocaust Centre Society has the aim to educate about the anti-racism, the human rights, ... [ + more ]

Vancouver Maritime Museum, All Areas The Vancouver Maritime Museum tells the stories of Canada's ties to the Pacific and the Arctic. This museum has model ships, a Children's Maritime Discovery Centre, a recreation of the forecastle of Vancouver's ship Discovery, an extensive collection of maritime art, and a large library and archives. The Vancouver Maritime Museum tells the stories of Canada's ties to the Pacific and the Arctic. This museum has model ships, a Children's ... [ + more ]

Vancouver Police Museum, All Areas Opened in 1986, the Vancouver Police Museum houses a collection of approximately 20,000 objects. This includes archival documents, photographs, publications, confiscated firearms and other weapons, counterfeit currency, and a various other artifacts and memorabilia, of which an estimated 40% is on display. Opened in 1986, the Vancouver Police Museum houses a collection of approximately 20,000 objects. This includes archival documents, photographs, publications, confiscated firearms and ... [ + more ]

West Coast Railway Association Heritage Park, All Areas Opened in 1961, the West Coast Railway Association - Heritage Park has the second largest collection of heritage railway rolling stock in Canada. See more than 90 pieces, as well as a significant collection of other railway artifacts. Here you will have the privilege to tour authentic railway equipment in multiple stages of restoration. Opened in 1961, the West Coast Railway Association - Heritage Park has the second largest collection of heritage railway rolling stock in Canada. See ... [ + more ]