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Museum of VancouvervsHR MacMillan Space Centre
Both are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Museum of Vancouver ranks marginally better than HR MacMillan Space Centre. Museum of Vancouver ranks #12 in Vancouver with praise from 5 reviewers including Time Out, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Museum of Vancouver
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Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide Frommer's
1100 Chestnut St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 3J9, Canada
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Fodor's "Vancouver's short-but-funky history comes to life at this seaside museum." Full review
Frommer's "Located in the same building as the H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, the Museum of Vancouver is dedicated to the city's history." Full review
Lonely Planet "The recently rebranded MOV has upped its game with cool temporary exhibitions and regular late-opening parties for adults." Full review
Time Out "The largely 20th-century collection of bric-a-brac is complimented by personal recollections, photographs and films." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Inside, the city's Native traditions and modern history come to life, in addition to a fine collection of oriental art." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The entrance to this art and history museum is dominated by a huge stainless-steel crab designed by sculptor George Norris to symbolise the creature which, according to First Nations lore, guards the harbour of Vancouver" Full review
Frommer's "With exhibits that include a mesmerizing movie shot from the front of the city’s first streetcar...the 1950s Gallery is great fun, with its nod to Vancouver’s neon past" Full review
HR MacMillan Space Centre Fodor's Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Time Out Michelin Guide Frommer's
1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 3J9, Canada
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Fodor's "The interactive exhibits and high-tech learning systems at this museum include a Virtual Voyages ride, where visitors can take a simulated space journey." Full review
Lonely Planet "Popular with schoolkids – expect to have to elbow them out of the way to push the flashing buttons – this slightly dated science center illuminates the world of space." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In addition to the exhibits, the center features nighttime viewings at the Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory." Full review
Time Out "Housed in the same building as the Vancouver Museum, the Space Centre is a small but well thought-out attraction that appeals most to school-age children." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Southam observatory enables visitors to observe the sun, the moon, planets and stars through a giant telescope." Full review
Frommer's "Founded in 1968 and has since offered an exciting program of starry-eyed displays and exhibits, as well as films...exhibits are hands-on and interactive, making this a great place for the kids." Full review
