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Greater Vancouver Museums

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Richmond Museum
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The Richmond Museum is a public institution which is accessible and open to the public through a wide range of collections, temporary and travelling exhibits, programs, and special events for people of all ages. Open Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-9.30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Address: 7700 Minoru Gate | Richmond, BC | V6Y 1R9 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 231-6457
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Langley Centennial Museum and National Exhibition Centre
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The Langely Centennial Museum is located in the historic Fort Langley Village, which historically stands as British Columbia's birth place. The museum, which opened in 1958, houses a number of historical collections outlining Langley's rich past including native woodcarving tools, stone sculptures and more. The museum also houses a number of changing exhibits and offers school programs.
Address: 9135 King Street | Fort Langley, BC | V1M 2S2 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 888-3922
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Grocery Hall of Fame
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Step back in time to the days when shirts cost 98 cents and soda pops were kept in oak iceboxes. A homage to the general store, this quaint museum is filled with old advertizing posters, vintage tin cans and unopened packages from the turn of the 20th century. Free admission. Open Saturdays only, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Address: 6620 No. 6 Road | Richmond, BC
Tel: 1 604 278-0665

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Model Ships Museum on Granville Island
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The Model Ships Museum is home to an impressive international collection of model ships, submarines, battleships, warships and toy boats. The Ships Museum features large scale models of HMS Bounty, Bismark, nuclear submarines, aircraft carriers, warships, sailing vessels, and various coastal work boats and tugs. A hobby enthusiasts dream. The showpiece of the museum is a 13 foot long cast bronze replica of HMS Hood.
Address: 1502 Duranleau St. Granville Island | Vancouver, BC | V6H 3S4 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 683-1939

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Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame
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The hall of fame for Canada's National Summer Sport. Featuring photographs and information on the inductees, trophies, jerseys, equipment and other displays on Lacrosse.
Address: 65 East 6th Avenue | New Westminster, BC
Tel: 1 604 527-4640

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Port Moody Station Museum
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Originally the Canadian rail terminal for the Vancouver area, the Port Moody station is now a museum owned by the local heritage society. The museum showcases restored rooms and items that are reminiscent of the early twentieth century.
Address: 2734 Murray Street | Port Moody, BC | V3H 1X2 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 939-1648
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White Rock Museum & Archives
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Located in the historic White Rock Train Station building on the beach. Visitors can learn about White Rock's history, enjoy a walk along the promenade, pier, or visit one of the many shops and restaurants along Marine Drive. The Museum collects objects and specimens pertaining to the prehistory, history and natural history of the White Rock area.
Address: 14970 Marine Drive | White Rock, BC | V4B 1C4 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 541-2222
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New Westminster Museum & Archives
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Located in the heart of the city, the New Westminster Museum & Archives explores the history of British Columbia's first capital and the commercial hub of the Lower Mainland.
Address: 302 Royal Avenue | New Westminster, BC | V3L 1H7
Tel: 1 604 527-4640
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BC Farm Machinery & Agricultural Museum
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This small museum in the historic village of Fort Langley chronicles early equipment and machinery used by pioneers in the surrounding area. Visitors can see several early makes of autos as well as steam tractors, stump pullers and more.
Address: 9131 King St. | Fort Langley, BC | V0X 1J0 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 888-2273
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The Sport Fishing Museum on Granville Island
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The Sport Fishing Museum boasts one of the world's largest collections of Sport Fishing history and equipment. The Museum is home to an extensive collection including Hardy Brothers reels, rare art, fly plates, salmon fishing history, Ralph Wahl photographs and more. The next time you are in Vancouver don't miss the opportunity to come down to Granville Island and explore the museum for yourself.
Address: 1502 Duranleau St, Granville Island | Vancouver, BC | V6H 3S4 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 683-1939

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Irving House Historic Centre
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Located adjacent to the New Westminster Museum, Irving House is a 14 room Victorian home built in 1865. Take a step back in time and visualize how life was in that era.
Address: 302 Royal Ave. | New Westminster, BC | V3L 1H7
Tel: 1 604 527-4640

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Aldergrove Telephone Museum & Community Archives
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This museum, operated by the Aldergrove Heritage Society, is housed in a 1910 restored BC Mills structure and filled with memorabilia following the history and development of telephonic communication. Regular summer hours from June through September, limited winter hours.
Address: 3190 271 St. | Aldergrove, BC | V4W 3H7
Tel: 1 604 857-0555
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Surrey Museum & Archives
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The Museum features rare artifacts, images and interactive displays in a modern new space that highlights Surrey’s history. Space has been expanded for programs, orientation theatre and temporary exhibits. Open Tuesdays & Fridays: 10am-6pm, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 10am-8pm, Saturdays: 10am-5pm Admission: Adult: $5, Seniors & Students: $3.75, Child & Youth: $2.50, 5 & Under: Free.
Address: 17710-56A Avenue | Surrey, BC | V3S 5H8 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 592-6956
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B.C. Golf Museum and Library
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A collection of golf memorabilia and artifacts. Close to UBC.
Address: 2545 Blanca St. | Vancouver, BC | V6R 4N1 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 222-4653
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Delta Museum and Archives
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Located in a 1912 Tudor-style heritage building, the museum features local historical displays, artefacts and Edwardian-period rooms. Dramatic exhibits highlight First Nations artefacts, historic farming, fishing and duck decoys.Admission by donation. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Address: 4858 Delta Street | Ladner, BC | V4K 2T8 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 946-9322
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Vancouver Police Centennial Museum
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The museum collection consists of approximately 10 000 objects, papers, photographs and published materials relating to the history of policing in Vancouver. Highlights include the Coroner’s forensic exhibit, the counterfeit currency exhibit and the rare and confiscated weapons display.
Address: 240 East Cordova Street | Vancouver, BC | V6A 1L3 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 665-3346
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Canadian Museum of Flight
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The Canadian Museum of Flight has over 22 aircraft transcending the history of aviation. Aircraft include a DC-3 airliner, Lockeed Starfighter jet and a Lysander - used to drop agents into enemy territory during WWII. There are also helicopters, and even biplanes from the WWI era. The museum also has a great display of models and various aviation memorabilia. The gift shop here is a must for every aviation buff.
Address: Hangar 3 - 5333 216th Street | Langley, BC | V2Y 2N3 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 532-0035
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Fraser Mills Station Museum
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Originally constructed in 1910, the Fraser Mills station was later moved to its present site in Heritage Square, at the Place des Arts. Fraser Mills station now stands as a reminder of Maillardville's beginnings, a piece of living history in Coquitlam's French-Canadian community. The museum is open by appointment only.
Address: 1120 Brunette Avenue | Coquitlam, BC [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 466-1555
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15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum and Archives Society
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Featuring a comprehesive collection of artillery, weapons and uniforms from the Vancouver area. The museum also concentrates its efforts to restore the Second World War Point Grey Battery.
Address: 2025 11th Avenue West | Vancouver, BC | V6J 2C7 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 666-4370

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West Vancouver Museum and Archives
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Located in the Gertrude Lawson House, this museum focuses on human history with a large archival collection and approximately 10,000 items on the community. Topics such as local industry, transportation and the Lions Gate Bridge, and the growth of the community into a prestigious residential area are covered.
Address: 680 17th Street | West Vancouver, BC | V7V 3T2 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 925-7295
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Museum of Anthropology, University of British Columbia .
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The Museum strives to provide information about and access to cultural objects from around the world, with emphasis on the achievements and concerns of the First Peoples and British Columbia's cultural communities; to stimulate critical thinking and understanding about cross-cultural issues; and to pose questions about and develop innovative responses to museological, anthropological, aesthetic, educational, and political challenges.
Address: 6393 NW Marine Dr | Vancouver, BC | V6T 1Z2 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 822-5087
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Samson V Maritime Museum
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The Samson V is a steam-powered sternwheeler that used to ply the Faser River. Built in 1884 the Samson V has retained its original interior and houses a collection related to maritime history, in particular steam vessels
Address: 105-1005 Columbia St. | New Westminster, BC | V3M 6H5
Tel: 1 604 527-4640

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Russian Submarine
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Go aboard a genuine Cobra Foxtrot class submarine. A remnant from the former Soviet Union and the cold war, the sub is genuine and allows visitors to experience exactly how it was to be onboard such a vessel.
Address: New Westminster Quay | New Westminster, BC
Tel: 1 604 520-1073

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Roedde House Museum
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This museum has been fully restored to its late Victorian splendour. Designed by the famous architect Francis Rattenbury the house is Queen Anne Revival style. The houses garden has also been authentically landscaped to reflect the time the house was built. Roedde House is part of Barclay Heritage Square that includes 9 historic homes.
Address: 1415 Barclay St. | Vancouver, BC | V6G 1J6 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 684-7040
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North Vancouver Museum and Archives
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Established in 1972 as an agency of the City of North Vancouver, the North Vancouver Museum and Archives develops museum and archive services. Their exhibits feature such important area industries as logging and shipbuilding, and they have various special exhibits and events throughout the course of the year. Educational events and services are also provided by the museum.
Address: 209 West 4th Street | North Vancouver, BC | V7M 1H8.
Tel: 1 604 987-5618

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Vancouver Museum
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The city comes to life at the Orientation Gallery, which highlights Vancouver’s history, heritage and scenery. A multilayered Timeline Wall locates Vancouver in time using artifacts from the museum’s collection.
Address: 1100 Chestnut St. | Vancouver, BC | V6J 3J9 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 736-4431
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BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
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This hands-on interactive museum appeals to all. Visitors can participate in many different sports in the playroom including: rowing, climbing, sprinting and various ball games. This place also has an interesting gallery focusing on the history of sports since the early 1800s.
Address: 777 Pacific Blv South | Vancouver, BC | V6B 4Y8 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 687-5520

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Steveston Historical Society Museum
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The Steveston Museum is located in the first bank built in Steveston. The brightly coloured 1906 building houses a collection of pioneer memorabilia. This includes a general store display, a working post office, and various artifacts related to the local fishing industry and the early Japanese and Chinese immigrants.
Address: 3811 Moncton St. | Richmond, BC | V7E 3A5 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 271-6868
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Museum of the Royal Westminster Regiment
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The long and illustrious military history of New Westminster is documented at this museum. Housed in the gun room of the historic Armoury, the museum tells the history of the Regiment from the 1850s onward.
Address: 530 Queens Avenue | New Westminster, BC
Tel: 1 604 526-5116

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Nikkei Place
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The largest and most comprehensive Japanese Canadian complex in Canada, Nikkei Place is comprised of the National Nikkei Heritage Centre, Japanese Canadian National Museum and the Nikkei Garden. The overriding theme is the celebration of Japanese Canadian culture and its contribution to the Canadian mosaic.
Address: 6688 Southoaks Crescent | Burnaby, BC [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 777-7000
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Langley Centennial Museum
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This museum and national exhibition centre offers school tours, heritage services and special events. Exhibits showcase the art, science and history of the area. The museum opened in 1958.
Address: 9135 King St | Fort Langley, BC | V1M 2S2
Tel: 1 604 888-3922
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Burnaby Village Museum
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Be tranported - walk down the streets of this 1920s tram stop village. Costumed townsfolk welcome visitors and give demonstrations in the homes and shops. Be sure to take a whirl on the 1912 CW Parker Carousel and explore the full restored Interurban Tram #1223.
Address: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue | Burnaby, BC | V5G 3T6 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 293-6500
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Vancouver Maritime Museum
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The Vancouver Maritime Museum focuses on the Pacific coast's maritime history, culture, technology and art. Visit the RCMP schooner St Roch, the first ship to make a return trip through the Northwest Passage. For children there is the 'hands on' Maritime Discovery Centre, and various other exhibits showcase various types of shipping topics in the region, including shipwrecks, lighthouses, pirates and deep sea exploration.
Address: 1905 Ogden Ave. | Vancouver, BC | V6J 1A3 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 257-8300
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New Westminster Police Museum
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Opened in 2001 as part of a new police facility, the New Westminster Police Museum showcases items the police service has used in its history of over 100 years including a 1958 Harley Davidson, a replica jail cell and various firearms. The museum is open to the public seven days a week during normal business hours. Free admission.
Address: 555 Columbia St. | New Westminster, BC [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 525-5411
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The Bug Lab Invertebrate Museum
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Visitors to the bug lab can see and learn about more than 30 exotic bugs. The museum hosts workshops, seminars, special events and birthday parties, and there is a gift shop onsite that sells bug and nature related items. The bug lab also takes in unwanted critters such as hermit crabs, tarantulas and scorpions.
Address: 616 Columbia Street | New Westminster, BC | V3M 2A5 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 523-2847

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Asian Centre
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Opened in 1981, the Asian Centre provides a focal point for sharing information and ideas across the Pacific. Exhibitions will only be considered if the works are of an Asian technique or of an Asian theme. Sponsorship is considered only for first time exhibitors at the Asian Centre in order to enable the Centre to introduce as many new artists to the community as possible. Mon to Fri 9 am - 5 pm.
Address: 1871 West Mall, University of British Columbia | Vancouver, BC | V6T 1Z2 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 822-3114

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Mackin House Museum
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This early 1900s heritage home houses many artifacts and displays pertaining to Coquitlam's early history. The house was built in 1909 as a residence for Mr. H. J. Mackin, the General Sales Manager of Fraser Mills, a impressive lumber mill. Hundreds of historical items, toys, photos and rooms decorated in 1900s may be viewed.
Address: 1116 Brunette Ave | Coquitlam, BC | V3K 1G2 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 516-6151
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Canadian Northern Railway Museum
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Housed in the 1915 Canadian Northern Station's former ticket office, this museum features a model train exhibit, historic caboose with original furnishings and a 1947 railcar with additions expected of a Speeder. The museum is open from the May long weekend until Labour Day Weekend in September while th station, caboose, and car can be viewed from outdoors at any time.
Address: 23245 Mavis St. | Fort Langley, BC [ Map ]
Tel: 1 604 513-8787

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