Museums, Galleries & Culture

Located in the oldest brick building in Vancouver's Chinatown, the Chinese Canadian Museum elevates the diverse history and voices of Chinese Canadians across the country. Come visit the first museum of its kind in Canada, featuring 3 storeys of exhibitions, an immersive retail store, and a rooftop garden.

The Vancouver Maritime Museum offers a unique opportunity to explore the maritime history of the Pacific Northwest and the Arctic. Our exhibits feature a diverse collection of artifacts, models, and interactive displays that highlight the region's rich maritime heritage. Home to the National Historic Site, St Roch, we offer a range of programs, events, and educational opportunities. The Vancouver Maritime Museum is an essential destination for anyone interested in maritime history and culture.

The Beaty Biodiversity Museum is Vancouver’s natural history museum, inviting you to discover how all life on Earth is interconnected and the role we play in protecting these fragile natural systems. Explore more than 500 exhibits showcasing the diversity of life, including the awe-inspiring jaws of the largest animal ever to live, the blue whale.

Burnaby Village Museum is a vibrant, 10 acre open air museum set in scenic Deer Lake Park. Explore 1920s style heritage buildings, where museum interpreters bring Burnaby’s diverse history to life through live demonstrations and hands on experiences. Visit the Indigenous Learning House, step inside the 1893 Love Farmhouse, or ride the historic and beautifully restored 1912 C.W. Parker Carousel.

A Vancouver icon and visitor favourite, the Museum of Anthropology, located at the University of British Columbia, is world-renowned for its collections, public programs, innovative feature exhibitions, and community connections.

Discover Britannia Mine Museum, a unique Sea-to-Sky attraction where history, science, and hands-on discovery come together. Ride the underground train into the historic mine tunnel, experience the award-winning BOOM! multi-sensory show, and explore interactive exhibits that reveal how mining shaped British Columbia. Throughout the year, visitors can enjoy special events, seasonal activities, and holiday programming that bring Britannia’s rich mining story to life for guests of all ages.