Experts' Choice Award Museum of Vancouver
What the experts agree on
This seaside history museum brings Vancouver's 20th-century past to life through quirky artifacts, First Nations traditions, and nostalgic exhibits like its beloved 1950s neon gallery. The giant stainless-steel crab entrance is iconic.
“Located in the same building as the H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, the Museum of Vancouver is dedicated to the city's history.”
– Frommer's
Fodor's "Vancouver's short-but-funky history comes to life at this seaside museum." 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
National Geographic "My city's best museum is the Museum of Vancouver (obviously) and the Vancouver Art Gallery (which isn't a museum, but is pretty cool anyway)"
New York Times "Consider a visit to the Museum of Vancouver, with an in-depth, multi-media exhibition on Musqueam culture"
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