Museum of Vancouver

Arts and culture institutions big and small are experiencing financial hardship. The Museum of Vancouver is no different.⁠ ⁠ Last year, a perfect storm of factors contributed to a significant deficit at MOV—a nine month partial closure due to HVAC upgrades, the lowest levels of provincial funding we’ve seen in more than a decade, and an unpredictable tourism landscape.⁠ ⁠ As a cultural institution that hasn’t received an increase in operational funding in more than two decades, how do we cut costs without laying off members of our dedicated, award-winning team? To find savings in an already lean organization, MOV employees have entered into Employment and Social Development Canada’s Work-Sharing Program—reducing hours and wages by 20% for the first half of 2026.⁠ ⁠ That’s why we’re asking you—MOV lovers, fans, and friends—to become a sustainable source of funding for the Museum. Our goal is to get just 26 people to donate $26 a month, by May 26, 2026. This modest amount would help MOV generate $8,112 in revenue per year.⁠ ⁠ This humble number would mean a lot to the Museum. It is the equivalent of:⁠ ⁠ 338 adult admissions; or⁠ 29 school field trips; or⁠ 5 rental events in the Joyce Walley.⁠ ⁠ The Museum of Vancouver’s staff work tirelessly to attract visitors, school groups, and rental clients. Our spaces are often used for weddings and other life celebrations. Our exhibitions reflect Vancouver’s culture and heritage back to the city’s residents and to visitors from around the world. And our educational programs are well researched, aligning with the BC curriculum so kids can learn our local history. Knowing you support these endeavours on an ongoing basis goes a long way to making sure the Museum of Vancouver is sustainably funded.⁠ ⁠ Sign up to become one of our 26 $26 a month donors via CanadaHelps in the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ In the coming weeks, we’ll share more about the Museums’ upcoming exhibitions, programs and why sustainable funding from donors like you is so valuable.

Introducing the Vanier Park Pass!⁠ ⁠ Ships, Stars and Stories in Vanier Park⁠ 3 Attractions. 1 Ticket.⁠ ⁠ The Vanier Park Pass is your ticket to three unique experiences at a great deal!⁠ ⁠ Discover Vancouver's history at the Museum of Vancouver, explore its seafaring legacy at the Vancouver Maritime Museum (@vanmaritime ), and marvel at the mysteries of the universe at the HR MacMillan Space Centre (@spacecentreyvr ).⁠ ⁠ All three attractions are just steps away from each other in Vanier Park near Kitsilano Beach, on the ancestral village site of Senáḵw. With the Vanier Park Pass, you can visit them all in one day or you can select separate dates for your visits. ⁠ ⁠ Save more than 20% when you purchase the attractions as a package! Get yours via link in bio.⁠ ⁠ #Staycation #ExploreVancouver #Tourism #Kitsalano @destination_vancouver #veryvancouver #thingstodoinvancouver⁠

Gain a deeper understanding of our city through stories, objects, and shared experiences at Museum of Vancouver!⁠ ⁠ MOV is located at 1100 Chestnut Street in beautiful Vanier Park in the neighborhood of Kitsilano.⁠ We are easily accessible by @mobi_bikes , @evocarshare , @translink (#2 bus), and @falsecreekferry . ⁠ ⁠ Visit the link in bio to plan your trip and purchase your tickets online! 🔗⁠ 🎥: @christianzanemedia ⁠ #VeryVancouver #ExploreBC #VanierPark #AtMOV #MuseumOfVancouver #Museum #History

There are new snacks in the MOV Gift Shop from the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (@vanfoodbank )!⁠ ⁠ We are selling their new freeze-dried snacks in the gift shop! Today their Strawberry Burst, Apple Fries and Maple BBQ Zucchini Chips are in stock, but items are seasonally made, so will change regularly.⁠ ⁠ Reducing food waste fits perfectly with the MOV’s “Environment & Sustainability” pillar—plus your purchase of the snacks will support the GVFB and the MOV! And you get a tasty treat made from BC produce from BC farmers! It’s a win-win-win!⁠ ⁠ Thanks to Bruce McPherson for the photo of the Food Bank table where samples of the freeze-dried snacks were handed out at April's Haha, History! event.

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The final day to see the Living with Long COVID exhibition will be May 27, 2026!⁠ ⁠ The exhibition invites visitors into the often-invisible world of those living with the life-altering effects of a COVID-19 infection. Forty-six participants from across Canada contributed photographs and short reflections that candidly reveal moments of pain, joy, fatigue, resilience and everyday adaptations. If you're unable to visit in person, there is a virtual tour and lookbook available on our website (see link in bio).⁠ ⁠ Soon after Living with Long COVID comes down, a new exhibition will take its place. Stay tuned for details!

Everyone loves a field trip! But the MOV needs your help to make sure they happen!⁠ ⁠ The kids in our programs learn all sorts of history! They even get to role-play as archaeologists, excavating Egyptian artifacts and building a pyramid (like the kids featured here from the Pre-maternelle Pomme d’Api Preschool (@prematernellepommedapi )! The goal is to spark curiosity about history and culture while having fun. ⁠ ⁠ Programs are led by a mighty team of just three full time staff and a small auxiliary team. But working 20% fewer hours—which we’ve had to cut to reduce expenses—has been a challenge.⁠ ⁠ That’s why the Museum needs your help! By becoming a sustainable source of funding for the Museum you will ensure that kids keep coming on field trips to the MOV. ⁠ ⁠ Our goal is to get just 26 people to donate $26 a month, by May 26, 2026. Become a donor. Sign up to become one of our 26 $26 a month donors via CanadaHelps via link in bio.

🏛️ DISCOVER THE SOUL OF THE CITY: MUSEUM OF VANCOUVER (MOV) (Español Debajo👇🏽) Did you know that the Museum of Vancouver is the oldest museum in the city? Founded in 1894, it’s a time capsule that captures the evolution of our beloved Van-City. 🌲✨ 3 Facts you probably didn’t know: 1. Iconic Architecture: The building’s unique shape is inspired by a woven cedar bark hat, a traditional design of the Northwest Coast Haida people. 👒 2. More than History: While it’s famous for its vintage neon signs collection, the MOV also focuses on deep conversations about our future and urban culture. 3. Hidden Gems: It houses over 100,000 objects that tell the story of Vancouver from its indigenous roots to the present day. 📍 Location: Vanier Park (1100 Chestnut St). ⏰ Hours: • Sunday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Have you visited the MOV lately? Tell us your favorite exhibit in the comments! 👇 ———————— 🏛️ DESCUBRE EL ALMA DE LA CIUDAD: MUSEO DE VANCOUVER (MOV) ¿Sabías que el Museo de Vancouver es el más antiguo de la ciudad? Fundado en 1894, es una auténtica cápsula del tiempo que captura la evolución de nuestra querida Van-City. 🌲✨ 3 Datos que probablemente no sabías: 1. Arquitectura Icónica: La forma única del edificio está inspirada en un sombrero de corteza de cedro tejida, un diseño tradicional del pueblo Haida de la Costa Noroeste. 👒 2. Más que Historia: Aunque es famoso por su colección de letreros de neón vintage, el MOV también se enfoca en conversaciones profundas sobre nuestro futuro y cultura urbana. 3. Tesoros Ocultos: Alberga más de 100,000 objetos que cuentan la historia de Vancouver, desde sus raíces indígenas hasta la actualidad. 📍 Ubicación: Vanier Park (1100 Chestnut St). ⏰ Horarios: • Domingo a Miércoles: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Jueves a Sábado: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM ¿Has visitado el MOV últimamente? ¡Cuéntanos cuál es tu exhibición favorita en los comentarios! 👇 #ViveVancouver #vancouver #MOV #MuseumOfVancouver #ExploreBC @museumofvan

The Museum is gearing up for multiple exhibition openings and special events and we need some extra hands to help set up, take down and assisting guests find their way.⁠ ⁠ If you have some availability in May and June, check out the form via link in bio and let us know which shifts and roles you are interested in.⁠ ⁠ Thanks to our volunteers who helped with gardening in the Unity Indigenous Plant Garden a few weeks ago, and to Scott Alexander and Bruce McPherson for photos of volunteers helping guests at previous MOV events.⁠ ⁠

Former MOV Bilingual Learning Program Assistant, Kendall Kloosterman, introduces Boom Bust War, the second of four permanent history galleries on display at the Museum of Vancouver.⁠ ⁠ Explore the Vancouver History Galleries on a virtual tour here: /show/?m=GXX9aHGdDke

Just announced:⁠ Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) with a special screening of Sweet Summer Pow Wow, a film by Leslie Bland and Harold Joe at the Museum of Vancouver! ⁠ ⁠ Set across the summer Pow Wow circuit in British Columbia, the film follows Jinny and Riley, two young Indigenous people who find connection, love, and a sense of freedom while navigating the weight of family expectations and personal struggles. ⁠ ⁠ Following the screening, the film’s producers, Leslie Bland and Harold C. Joe will answer questions during a Q&A. ⁠ ⁠ Coming to the screening/Q&A is free but RSVPs are required. See link in bio for info and to save your spot!

📚 Book Launch: Why Our Lands are Not For Sale: The Inside Story of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs with Mildred Poplar 🗓 Friday, June 5th | 6 pm 📍 Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chesnut St., Vancouver, BC Join Massy @massybooksevents @museumofvan @medicinewheelpublishing and Mildred Poplar for the launch of “Why Our Lands are Not For Sale: The Inside Story of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs,” on Friday, June 5th at 6 pm at the Museum of Vancouver. Registration is free but is required. We ask that you assess your proximity to privilege and register via donation if you’re able. See link in our bio to register 🔗 Venue: The event will be hosted at the Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please refrain from wearing scents or heavy perfumes. Covid Protocols: Masks keep our community safe and are recommended. We ask if you are showing symptoms, that you stay home. Thank you kindly. Books will be for sale at the event! Getting to the MOV: https://museumofvancouver.ca/directions-to-mov The Book: With sharp wit and insightful prose, Mildred C. Poplar reveals the inner landscapes of a dedicated group of people advocating for the rights of Indigenous Peoples in British Columbia, through personal, political, social, and spiritual anecdotes. Part memoir and part chronicle, this first-hand historical account tells the true story of the political struggles and legal actions of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) to protect Aboriginal Title, Rights and Treaties during the Patriation of the Canadian Constitution between 1978 and 1989. From a childhood in Northern Yukon, to a memorable job interview in Prince George, to demonstrations on Parliament Hill under police scrutiny, this book underscores the humanity and strength of the activists who have fought for the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples. #VancouverEvent #vancouverbooks #massybooks #indigenousauthors #indigenousbooks