Awesome little Museum. Beautiful location !!! The lady at…read morethe door, very helpful. Glad we went. By donation Only open Sat.. & Sun. In off season

In Point Grey there lies a local secret. A curious little museum and souvenir shop tucked away in a…read moreresidential area at Pioneer Park. This building was one of few surviving structures in the Vancouver fire of 1886. It was a store at the time and became the sole provider of food for the victims of the fire. The park itself is a great place to bring tourists who want to photograph breathtaking views of the water and mountains on the north shore. If you're lucky enough to find the museum opened, you must take some time to explore it as there is much history to be uncovered. Volunteers who run the museum have a keen interest in sharing their knowledge on historical Vancouver. Chock full of amazing artifacts like furniture, clothing and native artifacts from early Vancouver, this building which began as a mill and then a store was rescued by the Native Daughters of British Columbia and floated down on a barge to this location in 1930. This museum really peeked my curiosity and I hope to return soon to explore it farther. You should allot at least an hour of time to really view these interesting items, photographs and read early news articles, etc. *Regarding the 'funny' points below; Trolls will be trolls. Ca c'est comme ças

The Vancouver Art Gallery has the feels where from the outside it looks like it can be as extensive…read moreas one of the large metropolitan museums you would expect from big cities. However, once you enter you see the exhibits are a bit more subdued and it isn't as large as it seems from the outside. Still, that shouldn't discourage you from having a good time and getting a big old "VAG" hand stamp on you to experience this art gallery. The exterior of this museum is all Victorian in the scope of its columns and use of concrete materials. It could be a museum perfectly placed in any other Commonwealth country. Entering inside you go through a long hallway with a gift shop at the very end with a good selection of art related and niche items to buy. On one side of the hallway are lockers and restrooms. On the other is a stairway up to their cafe/restaurant as well as the entrance to the actual galleries for the museum. It doesn't feel aged and instead quite modern and efficiently designed. As most museums, there is a rotation of different exhibits and featured artists. During my visit one of the most visually stunning pieces was an atrium area with curving staircases on both sides with a rainbow pattern of waves on the ground. It was a nice visual and interactive piece and definitely one meant for social media. Continuing on I enjoyed seeing lots of interactive art pieces. One was a prompt on the wall where you could put sticky notes on the wall to answer the question. Another similar piece was found but instead of sticky notes you could hang pieces of paper with words or artwork as your response to their prompt. One of my favorite parts of the Vancouver Art Gallery was their offerings of easy to carry foldable chairs. This meant if you really found something you wanted to spend more time on you had a chair to help sit for a while. I wish more museums had this amenity. First Fridays of each month means free admission, though it is first come first serve so you might be waiting a while. But a free admission to this museum felt worth it. However, if you have to pay to come in unless they have a specific piece of art or artist featured that you like it might feel a bit expensive for the price of admission. Either way, museums are a great insight into any city and if you want to experience the creative side of Vancouver, the Vancouver Art Gallery is a good place to visit while exploring the city.

Coming from Chicago, this Art Gallery is on the smaller side. However with that being said - they…read moremade the best with the space they have with some interesting pieces. We really enjoyed the variety.

The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC reopened on June 13, 2024, after an 18 month closure for…read morestructural & reno work. The MOA is back & even more grand than before. Do not think the Natural History Museum in London or the Met in Manhattan. That would be an - apples & oranges comparison, with the former two leading the way when it comes to museums worldwide. The MOA while not as grandiose as the Met, really stands out on its own showcasing mainly First Nations art along with other various artwork. It is a splendid museum. Budget to easily spend a minimum 3 to 5 hours here but definitely give yourself more time & do not rush. There's a lot to see here. There are guided tours available with your paid entry fee. Check at the front desk for more information. Make a note to also go outside of the museum & check out the Totems. Make sure you have a big brekkie or lunch before coming here. The cafe here sells limited items & you cannot bring drinks or food into the museum. Do check online for opening hours in order to give yourself enough time here. Limited parking is available. I parked at the Student Union building then walked over to the MOA along Main Mall & then through the Rose Garden to get here - approximately a 20 minute walk one way. It wasn't cheap but I was with visitors from out of town, so I didn't mind as I was showing them around UBC at the same time. Honestly, I can't wait to go again.

This is one of the most fabulous Museums I have been to for Archaeology. It is well run and the…read morecollections are stupendous. There are drawers filled with treasures that you can pull out and look at. The huge totem poles, alone, are worth the visit.

Visited the Polygon Gallery near Lonsdale Quay and The Shipyards area. Lucky enough to see the…read moreexhibit of Vancouver photographer Greg Girard. All photographic works were by Greg Girard, courtesy of the artist and Monte Clark Gallery. Curated by Reid Shier, Director and Elliott Ramsey, Curator. It was a brilliant exhibition not to be missed, showcasing Greg Girard's collection of works from 1972-2026. The exhibition runs until October 25.

My friend and I visited this gallery late last night and we both were blown away by the gift shop…read moreinside! (We unfortunately did not check out the actual gallery or exhibition as we were there just 30 minutes before its closing at 9pm). The gallery gift shop is fantastic. I admit, we are suckers for museum gift shops, and this was just like a smaller version. They had gorgeous artisan jewelry, artsy household decor accessories, clever and unique games, candles and potions, greeting cards, etc., all the types of high-end and clever and artsy items you'd find at most art museum stores. Prices are high, yes, but most items are unique, that you'd not find elsewhere, and are of high quality, and support artists and the art gallery. Also, they do have a section of sale items here, too. I really appreciated how family-friendly the staff is here, and how they have programs and items designed to get kids interested in art. Case in point: at the counter they advertised free kits for kids, to make these AWESOME, cool articulated puppets. These puppets are super neat, made from thick, colored cardboard, with funky graphics on each section, with each section attached to each other by metal rivets or brads, so the joints are all articulated and move. Super fun. And FREE! My friend asked for one for her toddler niece and the lady at the center asked if she wanted more than one kit. So my friend got three kits, for her niece and her little friends. I asked for two kits, for my two kids (who are older, but would enjoy them) and the lady said, sure, no problem! So I got a few of these fun puppet kits, too. I thought that was amazingly nice. I should note, too, that this building is gorgeous, with clean lines and infused with light as the walls are all glass. And they have these comfy, cozy, round cobalt blue sofas by the window wall facing the water. Perfect for reading or just getting some sun rays and taking in the view. Lovely lovely building.

I joined Civic Holiday event (free admission!) And I enjoyed very much exploring…read more This time, SFU's forensic department joined and had quick lecture using active maggots! They are silent messengers from dead body telling when and how that person died. For me, "the axe killed a whole family" display was very interesting. I mean as I'm nerd, I enjoyed. But some people might get sick to see that because there are still victims hairs on it. VPD preserved those archives very well.

Cool little tourist spot to visit if you are in Vancouver. Check hours before showing up.read more

To admit, I most definitely was not expecting to stumble upon a cannery while getting lost and…read morelooking for Garry Point Park... but here we are! At the time of visit, admission was free for the day - yay! Having been to Tsukiji Fish Market in Japan, I was pretty excited to see how this cannery developed and to learn more about the industry. There are many exhibits on site to learn about the history of cannery and some interactive exhibits to understand what the daily life of a fisherman might have been like - fun photo opportunities to say the least. There are guided tours and events, too, so make sure to do some research beforehand if interested! After visiting the cannery, there's a little gift shop with souvenirs for purchase - highly recommend a stop here! I wish I had known about this earlier and budgeted more time to explore and learn...

It's a museum on the history of fishing and canning in Steveston. There are free admission on…read morecertain days during the year, especially in summer. Take advantage of that and learn a bit of the history. It is interesting. There are old artifacts of what the fishing boat interior looks like, living quarters of the crew, the canning process and assembly line. There is also an area for kids to learn and explore. A gift shop is by the entrance.

Beaty Biodiversity is way more interesting than I expected. I went in casually and ended up…read moreactually learning a lot, especially about the megalodon which was fascinating. The absolute highlight is the blue whale skeleton hanging in the middle of the museum. It's massive and it's not real bones but it still feels impressive and sets the tone for the whole space. I enjoyed the exhibits with preserved insects and all the different displays around biodiversity and nature. Overall, it's a really well done museum at UBC that feels both educational and visually impactful without being boring at any point.

Sunday mid morning - came over to UBC to check out the Beaty Biodiversity Museum. Blue sky outside…read more- started thinking I should be at Kits Beach instead - I'm missing out on all that sunshine! Budget for minimum 2 - 3 hours here. It's a little tricky trying to get to this museum if you're driving ... actually even walking here could be a challenge - so look for the signs. Also it's not far from the UBC Bookstore - if that helps. Located between East Mall & Main Mall - the closest cross street - Biological Sciences Rd., with the main entrance being off Main Mall. Walking into the museum is immediately breathtaking - the skeletal remains of a Blue Whale are assembled hanging from the ceiling & what an amazing sight! This display almost ruins it for the rest of the tour - everything else seems so much smaller & unimpressive. When you leave the entrance level in awe of the Blue Whale - you go below ground level for the rest of the museum tour - its very dark after coming from the natural lighting on the main level. The lower level is very dark & contains rows & rows of storage cabinets - sort of like an episode of the X Files. I forgot to ask 'why so dark down here?' Perhaps it aids in the preservation of the museums articles - I guess. However, this museum has a massive collection of animals, species & historical information. I arrived just as a tour was beginning. The tour was informative & interesting but not necessary unless you're a huge museum fanatic. Remember to check Groupon - 2 for 1 deals!

Walking the lovely boardwalk along the water and happen upon this gem. So full of information and…read morevery beautiful. Lots of history. So well done and laid out for preservation of history. There are several buildings throughout to visit. You can even see them working on a boat. There's also gardens, yard games, and tons of information throughout. Super friendly and knowledgeable employees there too. Just a terrific place. Worth visiting!!!!

A must visit while in Steveston. I am so happy to know they have dedicated this place as historic…read moreso it will be preserved for future generations. There is so much history here and story telling to all the people and past events.