Museum focused on city issues & history, with a strong collection of First Nations art & artifacts.
At a glance
#65 of 69 Tourist attractions in Vancouver #11 of 14 Event venues in VancouverLocalGuideWorld score: 4.31
Rating breakdown
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5 ★57%
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4 ★28%
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3 ★9%
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2 ★4%
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1 ★2%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Museum of Vancouver?
- Museum of Vancouver is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 1,164 reviews.
- How does Museum of Vancouver rank in Vancouver?
- Museum of Vancouver is #65 of 69 Tourist attractions in Vancouver by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Museum of Vancouver located?
- 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9, Canada — 1.6 km from the center of Vancouver.
- How can I contact Museum of Vancouver?
- Phone: +1 604-736-4431 · Website: museumofvancouver.ca
Small but interesting museum to understand the history of the city.
Located beside the kitsilano beach is a fast visit you can take to know more about Vancouver.
Located beside the kitsilano beach is a fast visit you can take to know more about Vancouver.
A fairly small but wonderfully curated museum, with a focus on local history and artists and really thoroughly designed exhibits. When I visited, the historical women's fashion exhibit and the 50's through 70's galleries were wonderful and well worth the trip.
You won't need too long to see the entire museum, which is only one floor. Maps are available at the front desk but you may need to request one.
You won't need too long to see the entire museum, which is only one floor. Maps are available at the front desk but you may need to request one.
This is a brilliant little gem of a museum in a great location. It shares an entrance with HR MacMillan Space Centre behind the giant crab sculpture. The museum excells in celebrating First Nations stories and the social history of Vancouver - typically an undervalued history.
The museum deserves 5 stars but is weirdly domestic. The whole thing feels slightly unfinished and is a long way from polished. It's unfortunate because it devalues some of the seriously excellent exhibitions. There are random storage cupboards left open and when we visited the "gift shop" was just a couple of racks behind some rope. It's as if it's run by a committee who have some great idea but no time to properly see them through. This small issue aside - definitely worth a visit.
The museum deserves 5 stars but is weirdly domestic. The whole thing feels slightly unfinished and is a long way from polished. It's unfortunate because it devalues some of the seriously excellent exhibitions. There are random storage cupboards left open and when we visited the "gift shop" was just a couple of racks behind some rope. It's as if it's run by a committee who have some great idea but no time to properly see them through. This small issue aside - definitely worth a visit.
Currently exhibiting Tobias Wong‘s special corner. Creative and sensual artifacts in there.
In other, in Canada exhibition, there is history from nation born to current time in sequencially. It’s very useful to understand culture and human.
But museum is not that big and audio guide is not available.
In other, in Canada exhibition, there is history from nation born to current time in sequencially. It’s very useful to understand culture and human.
But museum is not that big and audio guide is not available.
Great location for arts and artifacts. Easy to move around and explore the exhibitions because there are screens with videos explaining the arts. Easy accessibility for baby strollers and seniors
I have been to the MOV a few times before, and I have always enjoyed it. I love the 25 cents jukebox! I also love the historic town. This time, I went specifically for Dressed for History. The exhibit was interesting. I would have loved to see more dresses from different cultures/eras, but I guess it would be a much bigger exhibit.
Slightly smaller museum but very well laid out and the exhibits are wonderful. Only warning is the bathrooms downstairs are very old and dirty. The small garden on the lower floor is cute.
My overall experience was very informative. There are many artifacts ranging from First Nations culture to the late 20th century. While there are many virtual displays, there are a ton of word based information so be prepared to read a lot if you want to make the most from here. The atmosphere was peaceful, front counter service was good and the fee is reasonable. Just note that parking here will cost you.
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