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Museums in Metro Vancouver
Metro Vancouver is home to 37 museums, galleries, and cultural institutions listed on canada.museum. 5 offer free admission options. Explore hours, contact details, and access programs below.
Canada's only public art museum dedicated to collecting works on paper. Features rotating exhibitions showcasing diverse techniques and practices from artists of varied backgrounds. Free admission with engaging curator talks, artist demonstrations, workshops, and school programs.
Canada's only public art museum focused on works on paper. Free admission, rotating exhibitions, curator talks, and workshops.
🕐 Tu-Fr 10:00-16:30; Sa-Su 12:00-17:00
Come to the Contemporary Art Gallery to engage with the most innovative art, artists and ideas of our time. Exhibitions and programs feature new work by local, national and international artists. 2-3 shows per season plus additional public programs. Admission always free.
Free contemporary art gallery in Vancouver featuring local and international artists through exhibitions and public programs.
On now until 13 Sep 26: Ser Serpas: rent; Douglas Watt: Mayor of the Village; Rafik Greiss: Public Image
🕐 Tu-Su 12:00-18:00; Mo off
Located in Vancouver’s Chinatown, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first Ming Dynasty–style garden built outside China. This tranquil cultural site blends architecture, water, rocks, and plants to create a living work of art rooted in Chinese philosophy.
Classical Chinese garden in Vancouver’s Chinatown featuring Ming-style design, serene landscapes, and cultural heritage.
🕐 May-Oct Mo off Tu-Su 09:30-16:00; Nov-Apr Mo Tu off Wed-Su 09:30-16:00; "Last entry 15:30";
The Museum of Vancouver (MOV) connects Vancouverites to each other and connects Vancouver to the world. The Museum’s programs, exhibitions and collections bring people together and inspire conversation about the future.
Civic history museum in Vancouver exploring Indigenous roots, urban change, and community stories through exhibitions.
🕐 Mo-We 10:00-17:00; Th-Su 10:00-20:00
🕐 We 10:00-14:00
A vibrant cultural hub featuring the New Westminster Museum & Archives, Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, New Media Gallery, and Community Art Gallery. Offers theatre performances, workshops, and events celebrating local heritage and contemporary art alongside fitness and wellness…
Cultural center with museum, lacrosse hall of fame, galleries, theatre, and workshops. Local heritage and contemporary art.
🕐 Mo-Th 10:00-20:00; fr-Su 10:00-17:00
Experience the legendary stories of British Columbia’s best athletes and teams in a fun, interactive, family-friendly environment
The BC Sports Hall of Fame celebrates extraordinary achievement in BC sport history and inspires future generations.
Closed for World Cup - should reopen by August 2026.
🕐 Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art in Vancouver celebrates Indigenous art and culture through works by Haida master artist Bill Reid and contemporary Northwest Coast artists. Exhibitions and programs highlight living traditions and cultural connections.
Vancouver gallery showcasing Indigenous Northwest Coast art and the legacy of Haida artist Bill Reid.
🕐 Mo off; Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off
Explore Canada's maritime heritage at this National Historic Site featuring restored shipyard buildings, historic vessels, and exhibits on BC's boatbuilding industry. Learn about the Japanese-Canadian community that worked here and the site's cultural significance during the…
Historic shipyard with restored buildings, vessels, and exhibits on BC's boatbuilding and maritime heritage.
Located in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown, the Chinese Canadian Museum shares the stories, history, and contributions of Chinese Canadians. Housed in the 1889 Wing Sang Building, it features immersive exhibitions, artifacts, and programs that connect past and present.
Museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown sharing Chinese Canadian history through exhibitions, artifacts, and community stories.
🕐 Mo-Tu off; We-Su 10:00-17:00 "Open statutory Mondays"
Explore the history and ecology of the Fraser River through exhibits on Indigenous cultures, gold rush heritage, and the river's wildlife. Interactive displays showcase how this vital waterway shaped British Columbia's development and continues to sustain the region's…
Fraser River history, ecology, and Indigenous heritage museum with interactive exhibits.
Explore Canada's West Coast fishing heritage at this National Historic Site in Steveston. Tour a restored salmon cannery with vintage machinery, learn about Indigenous connections to the Salish Sea, and experience 130 years of history through exhibits, collections, and…
National Historic Site showcasing West Coast salmon canning heritage, Indigenous stories, and fishing industry history in Steveston.
The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre in Vancouver is an astronomy museum and planetarium featuring immersive dome shows, live science demonstrations, and interactive exhibits. Located in Vanier Park, it inspires curiosity about space, science, and the universe for all ages.
Planetarium and space museum in Vancouver with dome shows, live demos, and interactive exhibits exploring the universe.
🕐 Mo-Su 10:00-15:00
Explore the history and legacy of Indian Residential Schools through exhibits, research resources, and community dialogues. Located at UBC, the Centre honors survivors, supports healing, and provides educational materials on this critical chapter of Canadian history.
History and dialogue centre documenting Indian Residential Schools, survivor support, and reconciliation at UBC.
The Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia preserves and shares the history of Jewish life in the province from 1858 to today. Through archives, exhibitions, and programs, it connects community stories, oral histories, and cultural heritage.
Museum and archives sharing Jewish history in BC through exhibits, collections, and community stories since 1858.
🕐 Mo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-17:00 "By appointment only"; Sa-Su off
🕐 Fr-Su 10:00-17:00; May 1 to September 6
Contemporary art gallery at UBC showcasing emerging artists through rotating exhibitions, graduate student work, and curated collections. Features free admission, artist talks, and research programs exploring visual art theory and practice.
UBC contemporary art gallery with free admission, exhibitions, and artist programming.
🕐 Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa-Su 12:00-17:00
An active research and teaching centre at Simon Fraser University showcasing archaeological collections and ethnological artifacts. Explore exhibits that reveal how past discoveries illuminate our understanding of contemporary worlds and cultures through scholarly inquiry.
SFU's archaeology and ethnology museum featuring research collections and scholarly exhibits. Free admission.
🕐 Mo-Th 10:00-16:00
Preserves New Westminster's rich history through curated exhibits and archival collections. Explore local heritage, artifacts, and documents that tell the story of British Columbia's oldest city. Perfect for history enthusiasts and researchers seeking authentic insights into…
Local history museum with archives showcasing New Westminster's heritage and cultural artifacts.
Honour Japanese Canadian history and culture at this Burnaby museum housing 3,000+ artifacts, 52,500+ photographs, and 670+ oral histories. Explore exhibits in a multi-use space featuring an authentic Japanese Canadian garden, welcoming all visitors to engage with this vital…
Museum preserving Japanese Canadian history with extensive collections, exhibits, and a Japanese Canadian garden.
Old Hastings Mill Store Museum is Vancouver’s oldest surviving building, dating to 1865. Located in Hastings Mill Park, it features artifacts and exhibits on early settler life, the logging industry, and the origins of the city that grew around the mill,
Vancouver’s oldest building (1865), showcasing pioneer life, early industry, and the city’s origins through artifacts.
The Pacific Museum of Earth connects people with the processes, materials, and stories that shape our planet.
The Pacific Museum of Earth connects people with the processes, materials, and stories that shape our planet.
🕐 Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00
Contemporary art gallery showcasing regional and international artists through rotating exhibitions, public art programs, and community engagement. Offers educational workshops, artist talks, and hands-on activities for all ages in Richmond, BC.
Contemporary art gallery with rotating exhibitions, workshops, and community programs for all ages.
🕐 Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa,Su 12:00-17:00
Roedde House Museum is a restored 1893 Victorian home in Vancouver’s West End, offering an intimate glimpse into the daily life of the Roedde family. Period rooms, furnishings, and artifacts recreate late-19th-century middle-class life in a designated heritage house.
Restored 1893 Victorian home in Vancouver’s West End showcasing daily life of a middle-class family in the 1890s.
🕐 Mo-Tu off; We-Su 11:00-16:00
Science World is Vancouver’s iconic science centre, housed in a geodesic dome at False Creek. Interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and feature exhibitions inspire curiosity in science, technology, and the natural world for visitors of all ages.
Vancouver’s iconic science centre with interactive exhibits, live demos, and hands-on learning for all ages.
🕐 Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
Located in Vancouver’s Seaforth Armoury, this regimental museum preserves and shares the history of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. Exhibits include artifacts, weapons, and personal stories from World War I, World War II, Afghanistan, and other operations.
Regimental museum in Vancouver showcasing Seaforth Highlanders history through artifacts, archives, and wartime stories.
🕐 "By appointment only"
Preserving Steveston's rich heritage since 1976, this volunteer-run historical society celebrates the unique story of this historic British Columbia fishing village. Through community events, programs, and partnerships, they engage locals and visitors with the area's cultural…
Volunteer-run historical society preserving Steveston's fishing village heritage through community programs and events since 1976.
Explore Richmond's rich cultural heritage through interactive exhibits, walking tours, and community history collections. Experience feature exhibits, online theatre, and hands-on activities for all ages. Educational programs and field trips available for schools.
Richmond's cultural heritage museum with exhibits, walking tours, and community history collections. Educational programs and activities for
Explore world cultures through exceptional anthropological collections and exhibitions. Home to Northwest Coast Indigenous art, archaeological artifacts, and ethnographic displays. Features the iconic Great Hall with towering totem poles, plus rotating exhibitions and research…
Anthropology museum with Indigenous art, artifacts, and cultural exhibitions. Great Hall features iconic totem poles.
🕐 Tu-We 10:00-17:00; Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Su 10:00-17:00
The Vancouver Art Gallery is one of Canada’s leading art museums, with a collection of over 13,000 works focused on British Columbia and beyond. Located downtown, it presents major exhibitions and programs featuring Canadian, Indigenous, and international artists.
Major Vancouver art museum with exhibitions and a collection of over 13,000 works from Canadian and international artists.
The Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre is a teaching museum dedicated to Holocaust remembrance, education, and human rights. Through exhibitions, archives, and programs, it shares survivor stories and explores the impacts of genocide, racism, and injustice.
Teaching museum in Vancouver sharing Holocaust history, survivor stories, and human rights education through exhibits.
🕐 Mo-Th 09:30-17:00; Fr 09:00-15:00; Sa-Su off
The Vancouver Maritime Museum explores the maritime history of the Pacific Northwest and Canadian Arctic. Located in Vanier Park, it features exhibits on ships, exploration, and seafaring life, including the historic St. Roch, first to traverse the Northwest Passage west to east.
Maritime museum in Vancouver featuring Arctic exploration, historic ships, and the St. Roch in Vanier Park.
🕐 Mo off; Tu-Su 10:00-17:00 "Christmas Eve: 10:00-14:00; Christmas Day: closed; Boxing Day: 10:00-17:00; New Year's Day: closed; Statutory holidays (excl. Christmas): 10:00-17:00"
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