It was my first time visiting in a long while, so my aunty brought me to the museum to check out,…read moresince it was pouring outside. It was a cool and informative spot that gave you a nice surface level on the history of Vancouver, BC. The information wasn't too excessive and the props and displays were well positioned. They even had nice areas throughout the museum that made a good spot for a quick photoshoot! Unfortunately, the staff were not friendly and were bery dismissive and lacked information when asked. There were two at the front desk that were judgemental, as well, as they made some rude comments about us to one another.

This was an absolutely lovely museum. Thank you for hosting us last week at Indigenomics IMPACT…read more The best part of the experience was that all the panels were held in a planetarium and this is the first planetarium I've ever seen with a stage. It made the conference that much more awesome. HIGHLY recommend the museum as an event space! And wish I had more time to view the exhibits, but of what I did see, the retro/back-in-time exhibit was my favorite. It even had a working juke box!

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.

It was my first time visiting Vancouver, and the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) was at the top of my…read moremust-see list. The museum is beautifully designed, with a spacious layout, abundant natural light, and thoughtfully curated exhibits. I spent over two hours exploring, and every moment was worth it. Getting there was easy--I took an Uber from my hotel, and the ride was quick both ways. If you're in Vancouver and have an appreciation for museums and history, MOA is absolutely a place you shouldn't miss.

It's Spring Break so we came to Science World instead of the mall to switch things up for our son…read more We grabbed the annual membership so we won't feel we are losing out for not staying there the whole day and the membership fee pays for itself in around 3 visits. I used to think Science World it's huge but it turns out it wasn't. Now that I am a mom, I noticed how toddler friendly the place is. We were legitimately surprised by how many babies and toddlers were inside! There is even an area for kids 5 and under. We can definitely make the membership worth it

Amazing fun exhibits for children and adults alike. Surprised at the unhealthy food options--only…read morehamburger, fries and soda type options. No salads, nothing gluten free.

The Chinatown Storytelling Centre does a phenomenal job tracing Chinese-Canadian history from the…read moreGold Rush and railroad eras up to the 1950s. The exhibits are incredibly well-done, featuring great interactive screens and a moving film about how the Vancouver community raised the equivalent of a million dollars today to save a village in Taishan during a drought. Pro-tip: Definately go take the guided tour at 11am, 1pm, or 3pm. It's the only way to access the amazing Learning Lab in the basement, which features a cool, artifact-filled recreation of 1950s Chinatown storefronts. Our guide was fantastic, sharing eye-opening insights, like pointing out how Chinese workers were completely left out of the famous "Last Spike" railway photo despite their immense sacrifices. We were also incredibly lucky to have an older Chinese gentleman on our tour whose family arrived in the 1920s. He shared powerful, firsthand accounts of the discrimination his family faced, from being barred from certain schools and swimming pools, to being treated so poorly in local hospitals that the community had to band together to build Mount Saint Joseph Hospital just to get proper care. Hearing living history right alongside the museum's artifacts made for an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend taking the tour and supporting this vital center!

I had passes for free admission, so I finally decided to use them…read more The centre is very small. Maybe something close to 4000 square feet. A good collection of photos and memorabilia, which having grown up in Vancouver, felt very nostalgic as I remember I read about past businesses in Chinatown that no longer exist. I spent maybe 15-20 minutes to walk through. If I had read very information panel and interacted with every display, it could take more than an hour to go through. Having gone in for free, it was nice. If I had paid the $18 adult admission fee, I'm not sure I would've been as happy.

It's a small museum, but pound for pound probably one of my favorite museums I've been to. The play…read morearea is great for kids, and I really liked their special exhibit on hockey. The upstairs display is very organized and shows a breadth.

This is just a small museum. I have to be honest, I was a little disappointed. But it's because…read moreI've been to larger, more extensive museums growing up. Like the Chicago Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Home in Springfield, Town of Bodie in California, and the likes. For someone new to museums, this may be a good place to get started and get immersed in history. I was looking forward to the ww2 airplane displayed when you google the museum but it was not there the time I visited. Lots of the pieces are relatively new, maybe 70's, 80's. I just finished binge watching 6 seasons of Downton Abbey so I was feeling nostalgic. I appreciated the early 20th century automobile on display. They have some of the early cameras, cash registers. It looks more extensive online than it actually is. What I appreciated the most is the memorial of fallen Canadian soldiers during ww1. I still encourage people to see this to catch a glimpse of the old Surrey and it's free!

Great experience. The facilities are clean. Only thing is you have to pay for parking-- but that's…read moreeverywhere now.

Kind of expensive for what it is but also kind of worth it. The kids played the same simulator…read moregames in the nicely air conditioned space over and over for a little under 2 hours. It was almost empty the entire time so they only had each other to fight over activities. Without replay value though there's not much to see/do so YMMV. The worst part was parking which is not free or very close by.

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 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.

Oriented to the maritime history of Vancouver, the West Coast of Canada, and the Arctic…read more Many ship models, marine artifacts, reconstructed ship sections, and a simulated ship bridge. The main exhibit is the St. Roch, an RCMP vessel designed and built for the Arctic seas. The history of the ship and its crew is a compelling story to read. Totally enclosed inside its own structure, protecting it from the elements. Some exhibits were closed, and admission was discounted. Pay to park is available.

We were invited to visit the Vancouver Maritime Museum and what a treat it was! The place is full…read moreof cool and amazing artifacts from the North. I specially enjoyed going on the tour of the St Roch. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. The tour gave me an insight of the Vancouver past.