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Vancouver Aquarium vs Museum of Vancouver

Both are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Vancouver Aquarium scores significantly better than Museum of Vancouver. Vancouver Aquarium comes in at 93 with approval from 8 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Concierge.

Vancouver Aquarium
Vancouver Aquarium
9 / 10
845 Avison Way, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 3X8, Canada
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Concierge Concierge
"Visitors with kids should plan to spend at least half a day at the aquarium—it's chock-full of activities and interactive exhibits designed just for children."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Stanley Park's biggest draw, the aquarium is home to 9000 water-loving critters – including sharks, wolf eels, beluga whales and a somewhat shy octopus." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Pacific Northwest’s cool waters are teeming with colorful, fascinating sea-life—and the recently expanded Vancouver Aquarium brings these abundant creatures into easy view." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Outposts of the Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park, these two displays are situated inside Vancouver International Airport. The first, located before security at the domestic terminal on..." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"There's also a tropical zone and a new interactive area that brings out the marine biologist in young and old alike." Full review
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Museum of Vancouver
Museum of Vancouver
8 / 10
1100 Chestnut St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 3J9, Canada
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Vancouver's short-but-funky history comes to life at this seaside museum." Full review
Frommer's 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 Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The recently rebranded MOV has upped its game with cool temporary exhibitions and regular late-opening parties for adults." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The largely 20th-century collection of bric-a-brac is complimented by personal recollections, photographs and films." Full review
Michelin Guide 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
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