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What to do and see in Vancouver, Canada: The Best History Museums
Vancouver was founded as “Gastown” by an Englishman with a penchant for beer and storytelling. Today Gastown is a historic section of the Canadian metropolis, and the lively pubs still reflect the area’s former status as a sort of community drinking center. The city’s forests, grand parks, and impressive suspension bridge beckon travelers to explore them, as do the city’s shops and museums. Relive the glory of the 2010 Winter Games with visits to Olympic venues and the marvelous Olympic Cauldron.
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1. Musqueam Cultural Centre
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Musqueam Cultural Education Resource Centre and Museum features historical objects, contemporary art and a place to share Musqueam history and culture through song, stories, tours and activities. General admission $5. Guided group tours of the land and museum $300 (by appointment) – land tours include the Chinese Market Gardens and the special relationship between the Chinese and Musqueam.
2. The Jewish Museum & Archives of BC
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
The Jewish Museum and Archives of BC offers walking tours of Vancouver's historic neighbourhoods with a focus on Jewish community history. Join us for a scenic walk through Strathcona, Gastown, Oakridge, or Mountain View Cemetery. Full tour schedule on our website.
Reviewed By carolp1577 - Vancouver, Canada
I have previously visited the Archives, and done walking tours at Mountain View Cemetery and Jewish Strathcona/Gastown (at that time a single tour). I enjoyed all of these activities. The tour of CrossCultural Strathcona through the lens of Education, formal and informal, taught us about Jewish, Chinese, Japanese and Black history in Vancouver. I especially liked seeing Mon Keang chinese school. The guides were knowledgable, organized, and disciplined as they knew so much more than there was time to tell. I strongly support repeating these tours in 2020.
3. Roedde House Museum
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Welcome to the Roedde family's home. Gustav and Matilda Roedde settled in Vancouver in 1888. Gustav opened the first bookbinding business in Vancouver and by 1893 was successful enough to afford to build a house in the new West End neighbourhood. Roedde House, attributed to famed architect Francis Rattenbury, is a City of Vancouver-designated Class A Heritage House. Since 1980, the Roedde House Preservation Society has taken painstaking care to renovate and furnish the house to reflect the ambience of late Victorian family life. Feel free to walk into every room; you will even be invited to touch some artefacts. Come in and experience life in the late 19th century for yourself.
Reviewed By SeanF222
Jen was a great tour guide and the history of the family was amazing. The house was beautifully restored and full of interesting artefacts. My wife and I couldn’t recommend it more
4. Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition
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4.5 based on 86 reviews
WE ARE NOW ADMISSION BY DONATION! Vancouver's Deeley Exhibition is a speed enthusiast's dream gallery, showcasing a themed Exhibition of 60 motorcycles from one of Canada's largest private collection of 250 antique and relevant bikes from around the world. 2017 marks 100 years since the Deeley family placed their faith in an almost unknown motorcycle company from Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Harley Davidson, thus becoming the first distributor of the brand in Canada. To celebrate such a milestone and the evolution of other motorcycle brands throughout the past 100 years, the Deeley Exhibition proudly presents a brand new exhibit, 100 Years of Motorcycling! Located on the Burnaby and Vancouver border, we're easily accessible by transit and a short distance from Downtown Vancouver. Contact us today to start planning your trip, tour or event at Vancouver's most unique venue!
5. Barclay Heritage Square
6. Chinese Cultural Centre Museum and Archive
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4.0 based on 13 reviews
This museum traces the history of Chinese culture in Canada.
7. Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
Through multimedia exhibits, this museum preserves the memory of and educates the public about various aspects of the holocaust.
8. Museum of Vancouver
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4.0 based on 301 reviews
The Museum of Vancouver (MOV) connects Vancouverites to each other and connects the city to the world. An enthusiastic civic advocate, MOV is dedicated to encouraging a deeper understanding of Vancouver through stories, objects and shared experiences.
Reviewed By pendrell - Vancouver, Canada
What a lovely place to spend some time. Rain or shine it's a great visit and well worth the money. The Space Centre area is wonderful as well. Definitely do that along with your visit to the main part of the Museum. Only downfall was unruly school children, running and shouting and bumping into themselves and narrowly avoiding public. They need to be controlled. Totally unacceptable behaviour. Where were the teachers and where were the Museum personnel.?? Other wise it was truly great.
9. Chinatown Storytelling Centre
The Chinatown Storytelling Centre is a community space that shares the past stories of the pioneers who built the railways connecting Western to Eastern Canada, volunteered to fight in World War II, and built a vibrant Chinatown for all communities to enjoy. These stories illuminate where we came from, who we are, and where we are headed as a multicultural society.
10. Historic Joy Kogawa House
Historic Joy Kogawa House is the childhood home of Canadian author Joy Kogawa. Joy and her family lived in the house until 1942, when they were sent to an internment camp along with thousands of other Canadians of Japanese descent. Now used as a site for author residencies and literary events, the house stands as a historical reminder of the internment experience of Japanese Canadians during WW2.
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