2024

SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2024

World Autism Acceptance Month at MOV

In acknowledgement of World Autism Acceptance Month in April, the MOV is offering admission by donation to our partners at Autism Canada on Sunday, April 28th—which also happens to be on our monthly “Low Sensory Sunday!”  

The last Sunday of every month is a low sensory day at the Museum. This means that some sights and sounds will be turned down or off. Sensory support kits and noise reducing ear covers will be available by request at the front desk.  

We will also be screening some of Autism Canada’s digital content between 10:00am-3:00pm in Gallery 11 (past the 1970s Gallery).  

Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024

Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Admission is by donation (suggested $10)

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Coast Salish Painting Workshop with Charlene Johnny

In this engaging two-hour session, participants will get hands-on experience creating their own paintings with the artistic guidance of Charlene Johnny, a talented Quw’utsun artist. Charlene will guide participants as they use stencils to create their own Salish-style paintings and she will explain the meaning behind the different shapes and forms often found in Coast Salish art. This kid-friendly workshop will result in a new artwork for participants to take home! 

Dates: April 27, 2024

Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm

Tickets:

• $50 General Admission

• $45 Seniors (65+), Students & MOV Members

• $40 Indigenous People

• $20 Youth (17 and under)

SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024

MUSEUM OF VANCOUVER, VANCOUVER MARITIME MUSEUM, AND H.R. MACMILLAN SPACE CENTRE PRESENTS

Land, Sea, Sky: Celebrate Earth Day at Vanier Park

Celebrate Earth Day at Vanier Park—and the traditional village site of  Sen̓áḵw—with three of your favourite spaces!

The Museum of Vancouver, the Vancouver Maritime Museum and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre join forces as representations of land, sea and sky to honour the Earth on April 20 with kid-friendly activities!  

Activities and programs will be featured at each site throughout the day.

Admission to the MOV and the VMM are by donation. Regular admission is in effect at the Space Centre for scheduled shows, however special activities will be free.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11 & 18, 2024 

Watercolour Meditations on Place: The Akebono Cherry Trees of Vancouver

Join us for an evening of meditative painting in collaboration with the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF). In this gathering we will celebrate the arrival of the cherry blossoms, practice the art of noticing, and explore watercolour painting as a way to tune into the present moment. Participants will experience guided painting with artist Marisa Pahl and be invited to reflect on their own relationship with trees in the urban landscape and beyond. On April 11, 2024, the VCBF’s founder, Linda Poole, will introduce the rich history of the ornamental Akebono Cherry in Vancouver and on April 18 another member from the VCBF's team will be there.

Beginner watercolourists and seasoned painters are welcome! 

Dates & times:

Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:30pm

Thursday April 18, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:30pm

Tickets: $40 (plus fees and taxes). Includes admission to the Museum before the workshop!

THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024 

Why I Design: Reclaim + Repair

Can object design advance environmental sustainability and social justice?

Join the co-curator of Reclaim + Repair: The Mahogany Project, Toby Barratt of Propellor Studio, for a compelling conversation with four local designers who use their skills and creativity to support the development of a circular economy. Local designers Brent Comber, Christa Clay, Josiah Peters and Kaly Ryan have each built design practices that place principles of sustainable design at the centre of their production. The conversation will explore the diverse ways that these designers approach the use of natural materials, their methods of production, and the environmental and social impact possible with the adoption of regenerative design practices. 

Tickets include admission to the Museum’s galleries before the event.  

Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024 

Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm  

Tickets:  $20 General Admission (plus fees and taxes) 

SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024 

Intro to Comic Making with Jordanna George

Join us for an Introduction to Comic Making Workshop with Indigenous artist Jordanna George on Saturday, March 2, 2024. In just three hours Jordanna will demonstrate how to make your own mini comic from start to finish, as well as share their own experience as a freelance artist. Each person will leave with their very own comic. 

Basic art supplies will be provided but participants are encouraged to bring their favourite art supplies such as markers, coloured pencils, basic collage materials etc. All ages welcome! Come with ideas for a short story! 

Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024 

Time: 1:00 - 4:00pm

Tickets: (Plus fees and taxes) 

• $60 General Admission

• $55 Students, Seniors and MOV Members

• $50 Indigenous people

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Succession Soup: Community Conversation

Build a dried soup kit and share stories about gardening and culture as we dive into “succession planting.” Succession planting is an agricultural practice that increases crop availability over the growing season and considers longevity over time and across generations. Inspired by this method, we want to gather folks together to connect over plants, food, and of course soup—with the intention of growing long-lasting knowledge and community. 

The Museum of Vancouver’s Director of Collections & Exhibitions, Viviane Gosselin will introduce the Museum of Vancouver and UBC’s Backyard Garden exhibit while UBC Research Assistant Cat Hung, will lead the discussion and workshop. 

Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024 
Time: 6:30-8:30pm 
Tickets: (Plus fees and taxes)

• $0 – I will bring an ingredient to share! 

• $15 – I will participate 

• $20 – I want to participate and contribute to the cost of workshop materials 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Family Day: Carving Paddles with Jody Sparrow

Jody Sparrow is a xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) born and raised Coast Salish artist known as a jeweller and carver. Jody will be hosting a drop-in paddle making demonstration and discussion. See him in action and learn what inspires his designs. Jody will be in the Museum of Vancouver’s Community Gallery from 11:00am till 4:00pm on February 19th for Family Day!  

The Museum will also be free that day, so don't miss this opportunity to meet Jody and immerse yourself in a day of creativity at the Museum! 

Date: Monday, February 19, 2024 

Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm

Tickets: Free

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The Mahogany Project: Curatorial Tour

You’re invited to a tour of Reclaim + Repair: The Mahogany Project with co-curator Toby Barratt of Propellor Studio.

In collaboration with the Museum of Vancouver, the exhibition celebrates the creativity and craft of Vancouver’s design community while engaging with questions central to the role of design in advancing sustainability as well as social and environmental justice.  

The idea for Reclaim + Repair: The Mahogany Project was born out of a desire to honour the reclaimed mahogany and the places from which it originated.⁠ The Mahogany Project hosts a diverse group of 31 emerging and seasoned local designers and makers who created 22 objects made from vintage mahogany. The exhibition features a wide array of design objects from furniture, lighting and household objects, to jewellry and much more!  

Date: Sunday, February 11, 2024

Time: 1:30 – 2:30pm

Tickets:  (Plus fees and taxes)

• $25 General Admission

• $15 Seniors (65+), Students, Indigenous People & MOV Members

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Weaving Cedar Roses for Valentine’s with Rita Kompst (SOLD OUT)

In this Indigenous led event, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a one-hour session of hands-on instruction, immersing themselves in the art of traditional cedar weaving to create a cedar rose! There will be two sessions on Saturday, February 10th, one at 11:00am and another at 12:30pm.

Our skilled instructor, Rita Kompst will guide participants through the intricate process of crafting a beautiful rose out of locally harvested cedar. What makes this workshop special is the commitment to sustainability and tradition—the cedar used is sourced by Rita and her family, right here in our community. Harvested with care and processed by hand, this cedar ensures a connection to nature and a meaningful crafting experience.

Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024 

Time:

• 11:00am - noon

• 12:30 - 1:30pm

Tickets: (Plus fees and taxes)

• $30 General Admission

• $25 Students, Seniors and MOV Members

• $20 Indigenous peoples

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2024

Two-Spirit Beading with Oliver McDonald 

Join us for an in-person beading workshop and learn how to make your own beaded pendant! Two-spirit artist Oliver (he/they) will teach participants the basics of flat-stich beadwork. Participants will be given a teardrop pattern to work on with the colours of transgender flag. All materials will be provided. Please note that this workshop is open to anyone who is new beading!

We highly encourage Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ community to attend!

Date: Saturday, January 20, 2024 

Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm

Tickets: (Plus fees and taxes)

• $25 General Admission

• $20 MOV Members

• $5 Indigenous peoples

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2024

ResiStories: Re-Imagining Refugee Memoir

On January 11th, join us for a compelling reading of excerpts from the memoirs, Landbridge by Y-Dang Troeung and Carmen Aguirre's Something Fierce: Memoirs of a Revolutionary Daughter. Both Y-Dang and Carmen’s works resist traditional forms of the refugee memoir and examine the problematic image of the “grateful” refugee’s arrival in Canada.

Carmen will be in attendance and Y-Dang's work will be read by her husband and collaborator, Chris B. Patterson (aka Kawika Guillermo). The readings will be followed by a conversation with Dr. Amanda Cheong from UBC’s Sociology department.

The authors’ books will be on sale at the event.  

This programming is part of our engagement with Pier21’s travelling exhibition Refuge Canada—on view at the MOV until February 2nd, 2024. 

Date: Thursday, January 11, 2024

Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm

Tickets: Suggested donation $5 - $20 (Plus fees and taxes)

2023

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023, DECEMBER 21, 2023

Dressed for History Exhibition Tours with Fashion Historian Ivan Sayers

Join fashion historian Ivan Sayers, as he guides us through remarkable and rare collections of women’s fashion from 1750 to 2000 in the Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter exhibition.  

Ivan’s collection is one of four featured in the exhibition along with Claus Jahnke, Melanie Talkington, and the members of the BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC). The Museum of Vancouver has invited these collectors to share their deep knowledge of costume history by showcasing pieces from their collections. Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter  makes the case that fashion and costumes are significant and enduring expressions of personal identity and of political and social change. This exhibition confirms Vancouver as home to world-class costume interpreters, collectors and historians.

Tour Dates & Times:

Thursday, December 7, 2023, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Thursday, December 21, 2023, 6:00pm - 7:30pm (SOLD OUT)

Tickets: (plus fees & taxes)

• $25 General Admission

• $15 Seniors (65+), MOV Members & Students (with ID)

Sunday, December 3, 2023  

Mini Indigi-Market

Join us for our first “Mini Indigi-Market” at the Museum of Vancouver!

Support local Indigenous artisans and makers by buying their art as gifts this holiday season (or shop for yourself). You'll be able to purchase jewellery, art prints, hoodies, t-shirts, zines, books and more!

Date: Sunday, December 3, 2023  

Time: 10:30am – 5:00pm

Admission to the market is included in your admission to the Museum—and since it's the first Sunday of the month, admission is pay what you can!

THURSDAY, November 9, 2023, November 23 & November 30, 2023

Dressed for History Exhibition Tours with Fashion Historian Ivan Sayers (SOLD OUT)

Please join the waitlist or sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about future tour dates!

Join fashion historian Ivan Sayers, as he guides us through remarkable and rare collections of women’s fashion from 1750 to 2000 in the Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter exhibition.  

Ivan’s collection is one of four featured in the exhibition along with Claus Jahnke, Melanie Talkington, and the members of the BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC). The Museum of Vancouver has invited these collectors to share their deep knowledge of costume history by showcasing pieces from their collections. Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter  makes the case that fashion and costumes are significant and enduring expressions of personal identity and of political and social change. This exhibition confirms Vancouver as home to world-class costume interpreters, collectors and historians.

Tour Dates & Times:

Thursday, November 9, 2023, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Thursday, November 23, 2023, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Thursday, November 30, 2023, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tickets: (plus fees & taxes)

• $25 General Admission

• $15 Seniors (65+), MOV Members & Students (with ID)

Thursday, November 16, 2023 

Watercolour Meditations on Place: Bigleaf Maple

Join artist Marisa Pahl for an evening of meditative painting, inspired by our neighbour the Bigleaf Maple tree. We’ll practice the art of noticing and explore painting as a way to tune into the present moment.  

In this watercolour workshop, participants will experience some guided, meditative painting and be invited to reflect on their own individual relationships with native plants and trees. Participants will be given a brief introduction to the Bigleaf Maple through an artist’s lens.  

This workshop is part of an ongoing series hosted by community partners, where a different coastal tree of the Salish Sea is featured each time. The MOV’s collaboration with Marisa is partly inspired by our exhibition, That Which Sustains Us.  

Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023    

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

Tickets: $35 (plus fees and taxes). Includes admission to the museum before the workshop!

Saturday, November 4, 2023

How to Dye with Fungi and Plants with Rita and Zoe Kompst

Join Rita and Zoe Kompst, a mother and daughter team who are both from Musqueam, located on the unceded territory in Vancouver, BC. They are from the Point and Campbell families in Musqueam. Zoe has been her mother’s assistant for quite some time. 

Rita and Zoe bring their shared Indigenous knowledge and expertise of natural dyeing with mushrooms and plants and on occasion lichens. Both Rita and Zoe have foraged their own materials ethically and sustainably for their workshops with their cultural protocols. They focus on the traditional medicinal uses of the local materials being dyed. The workshop is interactive and each participant will take home a sample dye card along with a skein of wool in their selected colour from the workshop. 

Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023

Time: 10:30am to 3:30pm

Tickets: (Plus fees and taxes)

• $235 General Admission

• $220 MOV Members

• $210 Indigenous peoples

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Why I Design: 60 Years Onstage with the Arts Club

Since 1963, the Arts Club Theatre Company has been transporting Vancouver audiences to many places and worlds through their set design. This October, the Museum of Vancouver is partnering with the largest year-round not-for-profit theatre company in Canada to bring you a special behind-the-scenes panel discussion on set design. 

A “pop-up” display of set models and maquettes will be on view before the event. Registrants will also be entered into a contest to win a pair of tickets to one of the Arts Club’s shows. 

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023  

Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

• 10:30am: Maquettes on view in the Joyce Walley Room

• 1:30pm: Event panel begins

• 2:15pm: Q&A with Audience

• 3:00pm: Event ends

Tickets: $10 - $20 (plus fees and taxes)

Tickets to this event include full day admission to the museum.

Friday, October 27, 2023

Across Our Queer Bodies: A Sash Decorating Workshop Celebrating LGBTQIA2S+ History Month

Celebrate LGBTQIA2S+ History Month by joining queer interdisciplinary artist Sarah Wong in a textile workshop that explores sashes as wearable objects that reflect both movements of resistance and expressions of fantastical glamour. Each participant will be given a pre-sewn sash and materials to decorate it. They will also be guided through a brainstorming session to conjure imagery, memories, and language to inspire their crafting, with a sentiment of dedicating their sash to personal and communal icons of LGBTQ2IAS+ history. Facilitated from an embodied approach, participants will be encouraged to craft as a form of care, and to reflect on the ways their bodies can act as a canvas and archive for expressions of queer multiplicity.

No sewing or textile experience required. All materials will be provided, but guests are welcome to bring their own personal objects and materials (pins, patches, etc.) that they may want to include in their sash decorating. 

Date: Friday, October 27, 2023   

Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Tickets: Sliding scale, $15-20 (plus fees and taxes)

Thursday, October 19, 2023 & Thursday, October 26, 2023

Dressed for History Exhibition Tours with Fashion Historian Ivan Sayers

Join fashion historian Ivan Sayers, as he guides us through remarkable and rare collections of women’s fashion from 1750 to 2000 in the Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter exhibition.  

Ivan’s collection is one of four featured in the exhibition along with Claus Jahnke, Melanie Talkington and the members of the BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC). The Museum of Vancouver has invited these collectors to share their deep knowledge of costume history by showcasing pieces from their collections. Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter  makes the case that fashion and costumes are significant and enduring expressions of personal identity and of political and social change. This exhibition confirms Vancouver as home to world-class costume interpreters, collectors and historians.

Tour Dates & Times:

Thursday, October 19, 2023, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Thursday, October 26, 2023, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tickets: (plus fees & taxes)

• $25 General Admission

• $15 Seniors (65+), MOV Members & Students (with ID)

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Ravishing Rags

Join co-presenters TELUS originals and the BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC) for the world premiere of the three-part TELUS original docuseries Ravishing Rags featuring Ivan Sayers, Claus Jahnke, Melanie Talkington of the Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter exhibition.

This popular exhibition at the Museum of Vancouver showcases the remarkable and rare collections of women’s fashion from 1750 to 2000 from notable world-class collectors and the members of the BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC). Dressed for History makes the case that fashion and costumes are significant and enduring expressions of personal identity and of political and social change.

This screening will feature the first episode of Ravishing Rags: Blast from the Past.

Guests are encouraged to “Dress for History” in your favourite vintage or fashion costume.

Date: Thursday, October 5th, 2023  

Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm  

Tickets: $20 General Admission (plus fees and taxes) 

SaturDAY, September 30, 2023

Truth and Reconciliation Day: Workshop with Shaina Stephens

When Phyllis (Jack) Webstad was just six years old, her grandmother gave her a brand-new orange shirt. It was taken away from her at residential school.  

In the spirit of Phyllis’ story, we invite you to make your own orange shirt. Led by multi-media artist Shaina Stephens, whose "REDress, Regrow (Do Not Pluck Me)," was exhibited at YVR International Airport and at the Museum of Vancouver, Shaina will lead an open conversation about all aspects of residential schools while supporting you to make your shirt using stencils, paint, and more. Bring your stories, ready ears, and ready hands. 

The Legacy of Orange Shirt Day commemorates the residential school experience, calling us to witness and honour the healing journeys of the survivors and their families, remember those who didn’t make it, and commit to active, ongoing decolonization. Every Child Matters, even if they are now an adult. 

Each ticket covers materials to make one orange shirt. Families and groups are welcome to collaborate on one shirt. 

Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023 

Time: 11:00pm - 3:00pm  

Tickets: $85 for General, $70 for Seniors (65+), MOV Members, Students (with ID), $50 for Indigenous Peoples (plus fees and taxes)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Why I Design: Fashion Illustration with Forest Tomlin

A workshop inspired by our “Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter” exhibition. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of fashion illustration with Forest Tomlin in this captivating art workshop. Discover the intricate art of rendering ornate fabrics as you learn to breathe life into your sketches. Unveil the secrets behind capturing the essence of silk, lace, and embellishments, and watch your designs come alive on paper. As well as journeying through time as we delve into a succinct yet captivating history of fashion illustration, tracing its evolution and indelible impact on the dynamic landscape of the fashion industry. 

All illustration skill levels are welcome.  

Supplies will be provided but registrants are welcome to bring their own art supplies (pencils/paint/brushes/markers etc.)

Date: Wednesday September 13, 2023 

Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm  

Tickets: $60 for General, $45 for Seniors (65+), MOV Members, Students (with ID) (plus fees and taxes)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Succession Soup: Community Conversation and Cooking (POSTPONED)

Join us for a chat about gardening, culture, and storytelling. Participants will create a cook-at-home soup kit made from a collection of ingredients brought by folks and grown from the MOV’s Backyard Garden.  

This program is around the practice of and social themes we can gather from succession planting, which “in agriculture…refers to several planting methods that increase crop availability during a growing season by making efficient use of space and timing” 
 
We invite folks of all gardening levels and interest to attend and share with each other - whether you're a seasoned 'green thumb' or just want to chat and learn more about growing food. Participants are encouraged to bring an item grown from their own garden to share with the group, to emphasize the theme of succession. We don't want to deplete your bounty, so just enough for 1-2 other participants! We are excited to hear your stories about growth, food, gardening, and culture, and be able to create a meal from all of your love and hard work!

Date: Sunday, September 3, 2023 

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm  

Tickets: Sliding Scale, $15 - $25 (includes admission to the museum during opening hours)

(A service fee, processing fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales)  

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2023

Dressed for History - Catalogue Launch

Join us for an in-person catalogue launch of "Dressed for History - Why Costume Collections Matter (Women’s Fashion 1750 - 2000)".

The popular exhibition features remarkable and rare collections of women’s fashion from 1750 to 2000 from notable world-class collectors Claus Jahnke, Ivan Sayers, Melanie Talkington, and the members of the BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC). Dressed for History makes the case that fashion and costumes are significant and enduring expressions of personal identity and of political and social change. 

At this special catalogue launch, meet some of the collectors behind the exhibition! Come “dressed for history” and have artist Forest Tomlin create a fashion illustration of your outfit.  

Tickets to the event includes admission to the exhibition and the MOV galleries prior to the panel.

Date: Thursday, August 24, 2023 

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm  

• 5:00 pm: Doors open, attendees are welcome to view the galleries and the exhibition

• 6:00pm: Program begins with a moderated conversation with panelists, followed by a q&a with the audience

• 7:00pm: Light refreshments, mingling, visiting the exhibition, fashion illustrations

• 8:00pm: Event ends

Tickets: $30 for General, $20 for Seniors (65+), MOV Members, Students (with ID)

(A service fee, processing fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales)  

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023  

Unity Garden Plant Walk with Deanna Miller 

Did you know that Museum of Vancouver has a “living exhibition”? The Unity Indigenous Plant Garden - was created in partnership with the Musqueam, Skwxwu7mesh and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. The Garden was also planted and designed by T'uy't'tanat Cease Wyss, Indigenous Plant diva from the Skwxwú7mesh Nation. 

This summer, we invite you to take a special guided plant walk of the garden with Katzie educator and knowledge-holder Deanna Miller. Deanna will highlight the Indigenous uses of the plants that are featured in the Garden, as well as speak to the connections between plants, land and language.

We are offering two sessions for this program. When registering, please select your preferred time slot.

Date: Friday, August 11, 2023  

Time: 11:15am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Tickets: $30 General Admission, $25 Seniors (65+), MOV Members, Students (with ID), $20 Indigenous Peoples

(A service fee, processing fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2023

Dressed for History Exhibition Tour with Fashion Historian Ivan Sayers

Please join the waitlist or sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about future tour dates!

Join fashion historian Ivan Sayers, as he guides us through remarkable and rare collections of women’s fashion from 1750 to 2000 in the Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter exhibition.  

Ivan’s collection is one of four featured in the exhibition along with Claus Jahnke, Melanie Talkington and the members of the BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC). The Museum of Vancouver has invited these collectors to share their deep knowledge of costume history by showcasing pieces from their collections. Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter  makes the case that fashion and costumes are significant and enduring expressions of personal identity and of political and social change. This exhibition confirms Vancouver as home to world-class costume interpreters, collectors and historians.

Date: Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tickets: $25 General Admission, $15 Seniors (65+), MOV Members, Students (with ID)

A service fee, processing fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales.

SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2023

Why I Design: Meet Indigenous Artist & Jewelry-Maker Jody Sparrow

Jody Sparrow, a talented artist, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm born and raised Coast Salish will be hosting a drop-in demonstration and discussion of his jewelry. You'll have the chance to see him in action and learn about what inspires his designs. Registrants may drop in at anytime between 11:00am - 4:00pm on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Registration includes admission into Museum of Vancouver. Don't miss this opportunity to meet Jody and immerse yourself in a day of creativity at the museum!

Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023

Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm

Tickets: Sliding scale, $20-30

A service fee, processing fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2023 & THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023

Dressed for History Exhibition Tours with Fashion Historian Ivan Sayers

Join fashion historian Ivan Sayers, as he guides us through remarkable and rare collections of women’s fashion from 1750 to 2000 in the Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter exhibition.  

Ivan’s collection is one of four featured in the exhibition along with Claus Jahnke, Melanie Talkington and the members of the BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC). The Museum of Vancouver has invited these collectors to share their deep knowledge of costume history by showcasing pieces from their collections. Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter  makes the case that fashion and costumes are significant and enduring expressions of personal identity and of political and social change. This exhibition confirms Vancouver as home to world-class costume interpreters, collectors and historians.

We are offering two dates in June for this tour. When registering, please select your preferred date.

Dates & Times:

Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Thursday, July 27, 2023, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tickets: $25 General Admission, $15 Seniors (65+), MOV Members, Students (with ID)

A service fee, processing fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales.

THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023

Objective Objects: An Exhibition Tour into the World of Tobias Wong

Join Cheryl Wong, Melanie Moreno and Mika Abele, graduates of the Emily Carr University of Art + Design curatorial program, for a tour of Tobias Wong’s work in the exhibition All We Want Is More: The Tobias Wong Project. Tobias Wong’s work spans art, design and performance, and uses his signature dark humor and wit to challenge how we think about everyday objects.

We invite you to hear our interpretations of the exhibition as we delve into the unique personality and life of Tobias Wong, and explore how he altered objects in unexpected ways to make clever statements. Through the critical lens of Wong’s work, we will examine definitions of value, mass consumption, and ask ourselves - is it possible to make original work?

Date: Thursday, June 29, 2023  

Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tickets: $25 General Admission, $20 Seniors (65+), MOV Members, Students (with ID)

(A service fee, processing fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales)

SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023 & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023

Dressed for History Exhibition Tour with Fashion Historian Ivan Sayers

Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about future tour dates!

Join fashion historian Ivan Sayers, as he guides us through remarkable and rare collections of women’s fashion from 1750 to 2000 in the Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter exhibition.  

Ivan’s collection is one of four featured in the exhibition along with Claus Jahnke, Melanie Talkington and the members of the BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC). The Museum of Vancouver has invited these collectors to share their deep knowledge of costume history by showcasing pieces from their collections. Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter  makes the case that fashion and costumes are significant and enduring expressions of personal identity and of political and social change. This exhibition confirms Vancouver as home to world-class costume interpreters, collectors and historians.

We are offering two dates in June for this tour. When registering, please select your preferred date.

Dates & Times:

Sunday, June 4, 2023, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Tickets: $25 General Admission, $15 Seniors (65+), MOV Members, Students (with ID)

A service fee, processing fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales.

SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2023

Vancouver City Poems Video Poetry Awards & Screening

Celebrate poetry videos and video-poetry by coming out to the award ceremony and screening of imaginative and evocative poetry videos by the finalists and winners of the Vancouver City Poems Contest, an innovative collaboration between local poets and post-secondary student media artists! 

Student teams from Simon Fraser University, Critical Indigenous Studies (UBC) and Emily Carr University of Art & Design created a compelling array of poetry videos based on notable poems about Vancouver's diverse historical, cultural and ecological sites, including English Bay, Coal Harbour and the Komagata Maru memorial, Commercial Drive, Hogan’s Alley, Chinatown, Hastings Park,Vanier Park, former Musqueam village sites and more.  

Vancouver Poet Laureate Fiona Tinwei Lam will be your host. Contest judge Heather Haley will comment on the prize-winning poetry videos. 

Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023  

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Doors open - 12:30pm

Light Refreshments - 3:00pm

Tickets: Free but registration is required

THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023

International Museum Day at MOV

On Thursday May 18th, we're celebrating International Museum Day by offering "pay what you can" admission at MOV. We'll be open 10am-8pm.

This year’s theme is Museums, Sustainability and Well-being. All museums have a role to play in shaping and creating sustainable futures. Come explore our sustainably designed exhibitions and learn about green infrastructure in the exhibition That Which Sustains Us.

We also invite you to spend some time to learn and reflect in the Unity Indigenous Plant Garden. In this living exhibition, located in the MOV courtyard, visitors can listen to an Indigenous Plant Guide translated into both Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim and hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ languages - accessed by QR code at the entrance. We thank the Musqueam, Skwxwu7mesh and Tsleil-Waututh Nations for sharing this traditional ecological knowledge with us.

THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023

Making Space: Asian Heritage Month

Join us for a special program on this year's themes of Sustainability and Wellness for this year's International Museum Day on May 18th. Learn from four individuals and activists who are working for their communities in mindful and intersectional ways through cultural food justice.

Since 2002, the City of Vancouver has acknowledged and celebrated Asian Heritage Month in May. “Asian Heritage” is a term meant to capture a multitude of ethnic experiences and cultural identities in Vancouver. What does it mean to designate an entire month to the celebration of these various identities? What possibilities does it open for social justice – and where, if any, are its potential limits to this work?

From 2020-2023, the Museum of Vancouver had the privilege of hosting the exhibition “A Seat at the Table”. Now travelling to Cumberland, B.C. and launching in summer 2023, this exhibition celebrates Chinese Canadian Heritage identities and experiences through the lens of food and restaurant culture. In this “Making Space” event, we ask what we have learned from the exhibition, and how we can continue to work with Asian Canadian Communities in the future. In the context of curatorial practices and beyond, how can cultural institutions intentionally make space for the responsibilities and reciprocities of representation?

Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023

Time: Doors open at 6pm. Event from 6:30-8:30pm

Tickets: Sliding Scale, $10-30

A service fee, processing fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales

THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023

Dressed for History Exhibition Tour with Fashion Historian Ivan Sayers

Join fashion historian Ivan Sayers, as he guides us through remarkable and rare collections of women’s fashion from 1750 to 2000 in the Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter exhibition.  

Ivan’s collection is one of four featured in the exhibition along with Claus Jahnke, Melanie Talkington and the members of the BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC). The Museum of Vancouver has invited these collectors to share their deep knowledge of costume history by showcasing pieces from their collections. Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter  makes the case that fashion and costumes are significant and enduring expressions of personal identity and of political and social change. This exhibition confirms Vancouver as home to world-class costume interpreters, collectors and historians.

Date: Thursday, May 11, 2023 

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm  

Tickets: $25 General Admission, $15 Seniors (65+), MOV Members, Students (with ID)

A service fee, processing fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2023

Cedar Heart Weaving with Rita Kompst

Join Rita Kompst of the Musqueam Nation for a workshop on traditional Coast Salish cedar weaving. Participants will learn about the cultural and traditional techniques of Coast Salish cedar weaving. Using the cedar bark that was harvested and prepared by Rita herself, participants will weave their very own cedar hearts! 

Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023

Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Tickets: $70 General Admission, $60 MOV Members, $45 Indigenous Peoples

A service fee, processing fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023

Designing Change - Virtual Panel Discussion

As part of our Why I Design series, MOV is hosting an online panel discussion inspired by the provocative messages and design elements of Tobias Wong’s art – featured artist in the exhibition All We Want is More: The Tobias Wong Project.

We invite you to meet three designers who are also challenging the methods, purpose, and parameters of their fields: Amanda Huynh, Leo Vicenti, Rama Chorpash. Hear their insights into design and its future – and what it means for them to engage in “designing change” both in their work and the world we live in.

The panel is being moderated by artist and creative entrepreneur, Jenie Gao.

There will be a Q&A portion with attendees and a chance to win tickets to see the Tobias Wong exhibition and a copy of the exhibition catalogue! 

Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023

Platform: Zoom (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event through Eventbrite)

Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm PST

Tickets: Free

THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023

Dressed for History Exhibition Tour with Fashion Historian Ivan Sayers

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Join fashion historian Ivan Sayers, as he guides us through remarkable and rare collections of women’s fashion from 1750 to 2000 in the Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter exhibition.  

Ivan’s collection is one of four featured in the exhibition along with Claus Jahnke, Melanie Talkington and the members of the BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC). The Museum of Vancouver has invited these collectors to share their deep knowledge of costume history by showcasing pieces from their collections. Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter  makes the case that fashion and costumes are significant and enduring expressions of personal identity and of political and social change. This exhibition confirms Vancouver as home to world-class costume interpreters, collectors and historians.

Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023 

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm  

Tickets: $25 General Admission, $15 Seniors (65+), MOV Members, Students (with ID)

A service fee, processing fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales.

SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2023

World Autism Acceptance Day at MOV

Join us on Sunday, April 2, 2023 for World Autism Acceptance Day at MOV! Autistic people can be sensitive to loud noises, bright lights, and strong smells so creating a space that minimizes noise and lighting can allow for a more inclusive and enjoyable experience.

Visit on this day for a “relaxed” or low sensory day at Museum of Vancouver. During opening hours, most non-voluntary sounds will be turned off or lowered in our galleries. Sensory support kits, goggles and headphones are available to borrow from the front desk. Admission is by donation all day and all proceeds will be accepted on behalf of Autism Canada.

Date: Sunday, April 2, 2023

Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Admission is pay what you can.

SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2023

Poetry and Place: A writing workshop with Poet Laureate Fiona Tinwei Lam

To celebrate poetry month and inspired by Poet Laureate Fiona Tinwei Lam’s City Poems Contest – we invite you to come and bring your own memories of your favorite places in the city. With Fiona’s guidance, learn how to shape your memories of place into your very own poem through fun writing prompts and supportive sharing. 

Writers of all levels welcome! Spaces are limited so register early. Masks, while not required, are recommended.  

Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023

Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Tickets: $35 Early Bird (until March 17th), $45 General Admission and $35 MOV Members.

A service fee, processing fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales.

THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2023

The Tobias Wong Project: Catalogue Launch

Join us for an in-person catalogue launch of "All We Want is More: The Tobias Wong Project". Visiting guest and speaker Aric Chen, from the National Museum and Institute for Architecture, Design, and Digital Culture in Rotterdam will be in special attendance in Vancouver for this event. Aric was one of Tobias Wong’s friends and collaborators. He will be speaking about his work and collaborations with the artist – as well as his own perspectives on design trends and its future.

Collaborator and friend of Tobias Wong, Pablo Griff will also be in attendance to share his memories and work with Wong.

Exhibition Curator, Viviane Gosselin will moderate the event and the Q&A with the audience.

Date: Thursday, March 30, 2023 

Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm  

Tickets: $5 - $15, Sliding Scale (A service fee, processing fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales)  

TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023 

The Tobias Wong Project: Artist Tour with Amelia Bauer and Pablo Griff

A walk-through of the exhibition All We Want is More: The Tobias Wong Project  with two close friends and collaborators of Tobias Wong. A special opportunity to see  Amelia Bauer (Santa Fe, California) and Pablo Griff (Vancouver, BC) in conversation in the gallery space, presenting the work of Tobias Wong from the perspectives and insights of artists who worked with him. 

Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm  

Tickets: $15 (A service fee, processing fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales)  

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Family Day at MOV: Local Storytellers

Our stories live here.

Join us this Family Day and receive complimentary admission to Museum of Vancouver during opening hours (10-5pm) and register for scheduled programming with local storytellers! Come check out the local stories featured in our History Galleries and explore our feature exhibitions: A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia, All We Want is More: The Tobias Wong Project, That Which Sustains Us and Spirit Journeys: Walking with Resilience, Wellbeing and Respect (Opening Jan 26).

Date: Monday, February 20, 2023

Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Tickets: Admission to MOV is free, Scheduled programming requires either registration or purchase of a ticket.

Learn more about the scheduled programming and how to register here:

Puppets Tell Stories: Puppetry Workshop with Ventriloquist Kellie Haines

Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Tickets: $35 per participant

Stories from the Land: Live storytelling with Chief Ian Campbell

Time: Two time slots open at 1pm and 2pm
Tickets: Free to Register

A Ventriloquist in Vancouver: Fun for the whole family with Master Ventriloquist Don Bryan

Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm 
Tickets: $25 for ages 12 and up; $15 for ages 12 and under.

Saturday, January 21, 2023

How To Dye With Fungi And Lichens With Rita Kompst And Zoe Mcdonell

Welcome to the world of traditional natural dyeing!

This hands-on workshop will be taught by a traditional Musqueam Coast Salish artist as well as an ecologist as they cover the many facets of our natural world through fibre. They will cover how to identify, process and dye with a wide range of different mushrooms and lichens from our forests. Your dye colour pallet will grow exponentially as we explore and celebrate the rich networks under our feet.

Date: Saturday, January 21, 2023

Time: 10:30am to 3:30pm

Tickets: $230 General Admission, $215 MOV Members, $200 Indigenous peoples 

Friday, January 6, 2023

Finding Forgiveness

An illuminating discussion panel on WWII Japanese Canadian Internment, inspired by the new play at the Arts club Theatre Company.

This winter, our friends at the Arts Club Theatre Company are producing a stage adaptation of Mark Sakamoto’s Forgiveness.

2022 marks the 80th year since Japanese Canadian Internment in BC. In this panel discussion, we ask: what can stories from the stage teach us about the ongoing legacies of this history?

This program will feature a special preview of the play followed by a moderated panel. The panel will feature: Forgiveness playwright Hiro Kanagawa; playwright and museum educator Carolyn Nakagawa; community elder and educator Vivian Rygnestad; and community elder, writer, curator, and activist Grace Eiko Thomson. A Q&A will follow where attendees may ask questions to the panelists and the actors.

Date: Friday, January 6, 2023

Time: 7:30 - 9:00pm

Tickets: $10 - $20, Sliding Scale

2022

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Making Space: Banning Cantonese BBQ Meats

Vancouver has a reputation for having some of the best Cantonese food in North America, something many locals have come to be proud of. But did you know that in the mid-1970s, local authorities shut down many of the Cantonese BBQ meat shops in Vancouver’s Chinatown? Apart from discrediting a centuries-old method of cooking, these closures also threatened the livelihood of many people in the community and access to their cultural foods. Eventually, activists in Chinatowns across Canada did prevail, and it’s thanks to them we still get to enjoy traditional Cantonese BBQ in Vancouver. Learn more about this piece of meaty history in our upcoming “Making Space” event!

Date: Saturday, November 19, 2022

Time: 12:00 - 2:30pm

Tickets: $45 General Admission, $35 for MOV Members, $30 for Student and Senior (A service fee, processing fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales)

Sunday, October 29, 2022

Autism Acceptance Month: Low Sensory Sunday

October is Autism Acceptance Month in Canada. Autistic people can be sensitive to loud noises, bright lights, and strong smells so creating a space that minimizes noise and lighting can allow for a more inclusive and enjoyable experience. Join us this Sunday, October 30th for a “relaxed” or low sensory day at Museum of Vancouver. During opening hours, most non-voluntary sounds will be turned off or lowered in our galleries. Admission is by donation all day and all proceeds will be accepted on behalf of Autism Canada.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Taking Care Webinar: A Community - Led Discussion On Cultural Accessibility In The Arts

In this panel and open discussion, we will address what it is about the arts in cultural organisations that is inherently institutional and inaccessible but also how art and creativity itself is where we extend care towards each other in profound ways.

Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Tickets: Free

Sunday, October 2, 2022

Ink Making From Plants – Workshop With Artist Edward Fu-Chen Juan

This workshop requires the use of some tools and sharp objects. Participants must be 16 years or older.

This workshop will focus on the fundamental technique of ink-making from foraged plant material. For this session, attendees are required to bring the following tools:

• Apron

• pruning tool or scissors

• small glass or plastic jars to take home your own plant-based ink.

We will be working with inks for this workshop and it is likely clothes and shoes may be stained. Please dress appropriately!

Date: Sunday, October 2, 2022

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tickets: Free

Friday, September 30, 2022

Orange Shirt Day

On Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, MOV will be offering complimentary admission to anyone wearing an orange shirt to commemorate the legacy of residential schools.

Donations will also be accepted on behalf of the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) and visitors will have the opportunity to share their support for survivors through an “Every Child Matters” cut out.

Friday, September 23, 2022

“Sissy That Wok” A House Of Rice Drag Performance At Mov’s A Seat At The Table Exhibition

Join us for a special House of Rice performance in the A Seat at the Table exhibition on Chinese Migration to BC.

Led by House Mother, Shay Dior, House of Rice is Vancouver’s first all-Asian drag house. The exhibition includes the story of the first Miss Chinatown Pageant – a response by the Chinese Canadian community to the exclusion of Asian women in local beauty pageants. In what ways do drag artists of Asian descent build on and inspire further interventions of Western ideals of gender, art, and beauty? What intersections, histories, and solidarities does it celebrate?

Date: Friday, September 23, 2022

Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm

Tickets: $25 for students and seniors; $30 for members; $35 Regular.

Sunday, August 14, 2022

Bark Cloth Making And Dying Stencil - Workshop With Artist Yu-Wen Wang

This workshop requires the use of some tools and sharp objects. Participants must be 16 years or older

Join us for the Bark Cloth Making and Dying Stencil workshop with Artist Yu-wen Wang.

Attendees are required to bring their own hammer (with a notch on the hammer surface), a small watercolor pen, a small plate for color matching, a cutting mat, and a fine marker.

We will be working with water and hammering the bark outdoors. Please dress appropriately for the workshop and the weather!

Date: Sunday August 14, 2022

Time: 9:30am - 11:00am

Tickets: Free

Thursday, August 11, 2022

In Reflection Across The Shore - Artist Tours

Come join Edward Fu-Chen Juan and Yu-wen Wang on a guided talk of their collaborative exhibition.

In Reflection Across the Shore is the result of two artists’ documentation and observations during this time. Here, Edward Fu-Chen Juan and Wang Yu-Wen share the emergence of their thoughts on what to keep and what to leave behind in a changing world.

Date: Thursday August 11, 2022

Time: First Tour 5:00pm | Second Tour 6:30pm

Tickets: Free

Saturday, August 6, 2022

What’s Your Blend? - Garlic Pickling Workshop

Join us and learn about some pickling methods you can then easily replicate at home!

In collaboration with UBC INSTRCC and UBC Roots on the Roof, we are hosting a garlic pickling workshop. Learn about some pickling methods you can easily replicate at home! Pickling has been used to preserve food in many cultures. Through this workshop, we invite you to take your pick of herbs from the Museum of Vancouver’s backyard garden for your own pickling blend. Pickling equipment, materials, and light refreshments will be provided during the workshop. Register while you can! Limited spots available on a sliding scale.

Attendees are required to bring their own garlic-peeling tools and methods! Preferably, knife-alternatives. Suggested age-range for the workshop is 12 years and up.

Date: Saturday August 06, 2022

Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm

Tickets: $10 - $15, Sliding Scale

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Food, Film, And Activism: Shorts In Dialogue With Documentarian Cheuk Kwan’s Chinese Restaurants

Join us for an evening of films on food and activism with documentarian and writer, Cheuk Kwan!

Kwan’s debut publication Have You Eaten Yet (2022) is a retrospect on his docuseries Chinese Restaurants (2003-2005). Spanning a total of “four years, thirteen countries, 200 000 km, 15 stories, and 5 films”.

Like MOV's A Seat at the Table exhibition on Chinese migration to Canada, the stories told to Kwan by Chinese restaurant-owners all over the world tell a long and ongoing history of food as one’s entry point to nation, community and belonging. Placing both the exhibition and other short films in dialogue with Kwan’s work – we explore how cultural foods become a platform for activism against racial prejudice.

Date: Wednesday July 20, 2022

Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm

Tickets: $20 for students and seniors; $25 for members; $35 Regular.

Saturday, July 9, 2022

Cedar Bracelet Weaving At Khatsahlano

Join Rita Kompst at the Khatsahlano Street Party for an in-person workshop on traditional Coast Salish cedar weaving. Participants will learn about the cultural and traditional techniques of Coast Salish cedar weaving. Using the cedar bark that was harvested and prepared by Rita herself, participants will weave their very own cedar bracelets and roses.

We are offering two sessions for this workshop.

Date: Saturday, July 9, 2022
Time: 11 AM – 12 PM or 1PM – 2 PM
Location: Khatsahlano Festival at the Host Nations Pavilion on Vine + West 4th Ave

Tickets: $50 for non-members, $45 for MOV members, $40 for Indigenous Peoples* (All proceeds from these events will be donated to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS))

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Objects Of Pride

Celebrate and connect during Pride Month this June through a unique virtual show and tell on June 29, 2022. Open to all members of the community that identify as LGBTQ2S+, this online event is an opportunity to share a personal story about an object, photo, song, or other artefact that connects you to your LGBTQ2S+ experience and history. After a quick introduction, participants will join small, facilitated break out rooms, allowing for more opportunities to connect and learn from each other through histories and experiences. Participants are encouraged to share their objects and stories on Instagram using the hashtag #ObjectsofPrideMOV.

Personal objects have the power to express stories of courage, joy, self-hood and community. We hope to create a unique and dynamic collection of objects from Vancouver’s LGBTQ2S+ communities that paint a portrait of queer vitality across the spectrum.

Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Platform: Zoom Meetings (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event through Eventbrite)
Tickets: Free*

*Due to the nature of the event registration is limited to 40 participants.

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Unraveling Colonial Threads: A Virtual Conversation With Rebecca Lyon, Jaime Smallboy, And Aleen Sparrow

Presenting a virtual conversation with Rebecca Lyon, Jaime Smallboy, and Aleen Sparrow on “unraveling colonial threads.” Colonialism is deeply embedded in our systems. Join us as we hear from three Indigenous women artists as they talk to us about what it means to “unravel” these colonial threads. Through their work, they are reconnecting to their Indigenous identities and using their voices to raise awareness to racism and lateral violence that stems from colonization. This conversation aims to bring awareness to how we can continue to educate ourselves on the impacts of colonization during Indigenous Peoples month and beyond.

Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Time: 5 PM – 6 PM
Platform: Zoom Meetings (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event through Eventbrite)
Tickets: Free

Friday, June 24 and Saturday June 25, 2022

Neon At Night - A Farewell To Neon Vancouver Ugly Vancouver

Catch a last glimpse of the feature exhibition, Neon Vancouver Ugly Vancouver, one last time before it closes to the public at the end of the month. Visit the museum on Friday and Saturday this week for by-donation admission between 5pm and 8pm!

Did you know? In the 1950s Vancouver had approximately 19,000 neon signs – more than Las Vegas! Enjoy the big city lights of Vancouver and catch a glimpse of the city from the 1950s through to the 1970s with this extraordinary collection of neon signs.

Learn more about the future of these signs here.

Watch an exclusive tour of the gallery prior to your visit with local historian John Atkin here.

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Pow Wow Jacket Workshop With Becky Lyon

Join Becky Lyon, creator of Pow Wow Jackets, in an upcoming workshop where you can create your own 'Pow Wow Jacket' adorned with ribbons. Pow Wow jackets are everyday streetwear that embody regalia that is worn at Powwows and are meant to be worn by anyone, every day.

No experience is necessary, and all are welcome. Participants will learn how to create their own jacket or vest as well as learning from Becky about culture, identity inspiration, and using your work as a tool to decolonize fashion.

Date: Sunday, June 19, 2022

Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Tickets: $80 for non-members, $75 for MOV members, $70 Indigenous Peoples*

Sunday, May 29, 2022

“Composing Us”: A Conversation Between The Artists Of “A Seat At The Table”

Join us for a “hot pot style” conversation with three of the artists featured in our “A Seat at the Table” exhibition: Judy Jheung “Composing_You Chinatowns”, Paul Wong “Grandmother’s Cupboard”, and Stella Zheng “Thank You, Come Again”. Each artist will talk to us about their pieces in the exhibit and then simmer together on what it means to have a “seat at the table” as Chinese Canadian artists across genres, mediums, and diasporas. A q&a portion with the audience will follow. The panel will be moderated by Winnie Kwan.

Prior to this 8pm panel, attendees are invited to join q special tour of the exhibit with a focus on the artists’ work. There will be an English language tour at 6:15pm.

Date: Sunday, May 29, 2022

Time: 7:00 PM to 9:15 PM

Admission: $25 General Admission, $20 MOV Members, $15 for students and seniors* Pre-registration required.

*An extra $25 add-on to be applied for a 40% off discount rate on the exhibition catalogue.

Saturday, April 30, 2022

Mother’s Day Cedar Bracelet Weaving Workshop

Join Rita Kompst of the Musqueam Nation for a Mother’s Day-themed workshop on traditional Coast Salish cedar weaving. Participants will learn about the cultural and traditional techniques of Coast Salish cedar weaving. Using the cedar bark that was harvested and prepared by Rita herself, participants will weave their very own cedar bracelets and roses.

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM or 1PM – 3 PM

Tickets: $75 for non-members, $65 for MOV members, $50 Indigenous Peoples*

Saturday, April 9, 2022

How To Dye With Fungi And Lichens

Welcome to the world of traditional natural dyeing!

This hands-on workshop will be taught by a traditional Musqueam Coast Salish artist as well as an ecologist as they cover the many facets of our natural world through fibre. They will cover how to identify, process and dye with a wide range of different mushrooms and lichens from our forests. Your dye colour pallet will grow exponentially as we explore and celebrate the rich networks under our feet.

Date: Saturday, April 9, 2022

Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm

Admission: $155 General Admission, $145 MOV Members, $125 Indigenous peoples*

Saturday, April 2, 2022

World Autism Acceptance Day At Mov

Join us on Saturday April 2nd for World Autism Acceptance Day at MOV!

MOV will be offering free admission to families with Neurodivergent members and have proudly partnered with Spectrum Skateboarding Society to offer families and kids programming and activities throughout the day!

This year we will be featuring: Spectrum Skateboard Society, the Mobile Multi-sensory Room, Nation Skate Youth, Kyle’s Kiosk, Autism Canada and more!

Saturday, March 12, 2022

Coast Salish Cedar Basket Weaving Workshop

Join Rita Kompst of the Musqueam Nation for a workshop on traditional Coast Salish cedar weaving. Participants will learn about the cultural and traditional techniques of Coast Salish cedar weaving. Using the cedar bark that was harvested and prepared by Rita herself, participants will weave their very own 3x3x3 cedar basket.

Date: Saturday, March 12, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM + 1:30pm - 4pm
Location: Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, V6J 3J9
Tickets: $75 for non-members, $65 for MOV members, $50 Indigenous Peoples*

Monday, February 21, 2022

Family Day at MOV!

We are open on Family Day!

Connect with the museum by exploring our current feature exhibitions, connecting to a story in the I Dream Library Our Stories Live Here installation in the MOV Community Gallery and catching a screening of the Heritage episode from the Evo docu-series FABRIC.

Saturday, February 5, 2022

Online Indigo Dyeing Demo

Join Rita Kompst, Musqueam Artist and Zoe McDonell, Natural Dye Expert, for an Indigo dye workshop where we will briefly discuss the history of Indigo while dyeing! Each participant can pick up their dye sample card after the workshop.

We will explore the incredible history of Indigo while participants learn how to set up an indigo vat, as well as techniques on dyeing their own animal and plant fibers. Learn how you can zero in on the perfect shade of blue and how indigo can be used for many more colours.

Date: Saturday, February 5, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (PT)
Platform: Zoom (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event through Eventbrite)
Tickets: $25 for non-members, $20 for MOV members, $15 Indigenous Peoples*

2021

Tuesday, December 14, 21 and 28, 2021

Food Bank Donation Nights At Mov!

Winter is one of the busiest times of the year for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. As the weather gets colder, the line ups outside the distribution sites, however, do not get shorter.

Every Tuesday (and running until the end of the year), MOV will be collecting donations on behalf of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and offering free admission to those that donate!

Bring in your donations and receive complimentary admission to MOV. Monetary donations will also be accepted via cash or debit/credit.

Saturday, December 4, 2021

Drum Making With Tsawayia Alice Guss

Join Tsawayia Alice Guss of the Squamish Nation in a ceremonial and educational drum making workshop.

This hands-on workshop will teach participants how to make their very own ‘sacred drum’ from start to finish while sharing songs and storytelling throughout the workshop. You will be truly amazed and empowered as you use your creativity to transform mother earth’s gifts. In this workshop, we will honour the deer and the maple trees.  No experience necessary. Each participant will leave with their very own drum and stick.

Date: Saturday December 4, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Museum of Vancouver
Tickets: $240 for non-members, $230 for members, and $215 for Indigenous peoples

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Beyond The Exhibition: Artist Talk With Elisa Yon And Stella Zheng

Experience the living culture and lesser known histories of Vancouver Chinatown through the creations and collaborative initiatives of Chinese Canadian artists Elisa Yon and Stella Zheng. They will bring us behind the scenes and walk us through the creative process and inspirations for their celebrated community-oriented projects featuring the people, spaces, and happenings of Chinatown:

• Wok series commissioned for A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia exhibition (2020)

• Makers Artists United (MAU) Calendar (2021)

• Suzhou Alley Women’s Mural (2022)

Date: Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Time: 7:00 to 8:00PM PST
Platform: Hosted on Zoom Webinars in English.
Fee: Donations on sliding scale ($1-$5)

Saturday, November 13 & 20, 2021

Fish Leather Skin Workshop With Janey Chang

Learn the process of transforming raw fish skins into a beautiful, durable textile that can be used to make clothing, pouches, wallets, footwear, art, and anything you would use leather for. In this two-part class we will explore tanning with tannins and fats using simple and natural ingredients found in your kitchen. You will know everything you need to know to have your own Home Tannery and enjoy a new connection to an old ancestral skill.

Dates: This event is one workshop divided in two parts

• Saturday, November 13, 2021 (Part I)

• Saturday, November 20, 2021 (Part II)

Time: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM

Location: Museum of Vancouver

Tickets: $130 for non-members, $120 for members, and $100 for Indigenous peoples

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Architecture And The City Series: Tall Vancouver Tales

Join us this fall for the first instalment of the new Architecture & the City series with guest speaker Donald Luxton. Guided by the series’ theme, Tall Vancouver Buildings, this talk will focus on two projects in particular - Beach Towers by CBK Norman, and the Electra by Thompson Berwick Pratt.

The series is part of a larger micro-exhibition project set to launch in Early 2022. This exhibit will showcase the immediate past, present, and future of the residential tall building in Vancouver. This Architecture and the City Series event is a partnership between The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and the Museum of Vancouver.

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

A Seat At The Table: Catalogue Launch

Join us for the catalogue launch of A Seat at the Table, featuring behind-the-scenes perspectives from the curators - Denise Fong, Henry Yu, and Viviane Gosselin - and remarks by exhibition contributors, including: Carol F Lee, Stella Zheng, Grace Wong Sneddon and Catherine Clement!

Co-hosted by MOV and the Chinese Canadian Museum, the event will also include a year-in-review and digital highlights of the exhibition since launching during COVID.

Hosting and pre-recorded content will be bilingual (English and Cantonese/Traditional Chinese).

Saturday, October 9, 2021

Foraging And Dyeing With Plants And Mushrooms: Blending Traditional Coast Salish Knowledge With Science

**In light of the new COVID 19 restrictions set out by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), both workshops will require proof of vaccination.**

This in-depth, fun workshop will introduce workshop participants to the magic and wonder of natural dyeing using local sources. Workshop participants will learn the basics of foraging for dye materials as well as how to use these in practice to create beautiful colours. The workshop is a balance between traditional Coast Salish ecological knowledge and western science. Both perspectives provide students opportunities to deepen their connection with the natural world.

Date: Saturday, October 9, 2021
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: Museum of Vancouver

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Orange Shirt Day

On Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, MOV will be offering complimentary admission to anyone wearing an orange shirt to commemorate the legacy of residential schools.

Donations will also be accepted on behalf of the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) and visitors will have the opportunity to share their support for survivors through an “Every Child Matters” cut out.

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Coast Salish Wool Weaving Workshop

Join acclaimed weavers Chief Janice George and Willard ‘Buddy’ Joseph for an in-depth course on the cultural significance and traditional methods of Salish wool weaving. Participants will learn the twill and the twine techniques of Salish wool weaving and create an embellished pendant. A presentation on history of Salish Weaving is included.

Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021

Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm

Admission: $120 General Admission, $110 MOV Members, $100 Indigenous peoples*

Saturday, September 11, 2021

Virtual Pow Wow Jacket Workshop With Becky Lyon

Join Becky Lyon, creator of Pow Wow Jackets, in an upcoming virtual workshop where you can create your own 'Pow Wow Jacket' adorned with ribbons. Pow Wow jackets are everyday streetwear that embody regalia that is worn at Powwows and are meant to be worn by anyone, every day.

No experience is necessary, and all are welcome. Participants will learn how to create their own jacket or vest as well as learning from Becky about culture, identity inspiration, and using your work as a tool to decolonization, decolonizing fashion.

Date: Saturday, September 11, 2021
Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm
Platform: Zoom (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event through Eventbrite)
Tickets: $65 for non-members, $60 for MOV members, $45 Indigenous Peoples* 

June 21 - July 4, 2021

Who We Are: Indigenous Film Series

MOV has partnered with the Vancouver International Film Festival to commemorate Indigenous History Month with the Who We Are film series. This series was selected by Indigenous Curators: Rylan Friday, Jasmine Wilson and Sharon Fortney. Their curatorial goal is to celebrate Indigenous voices in cinema, to showcase strong engaging stories from First Nations, Métis, Inuit and Maori filmmakers while showing the beauty, complexities and vibrancies of Indigeneity around the globe.

Indigenous History month is a time to acknowledge those who came before us throughout turtle island, to validate lived experiences & the trauma left behind from the legacy of residential schools and the ripple effects of colonization that are prevalent in modern society. As Indigenous people, we must honour the past but most importantly walk forward and hold each other up as a community to a path of healing as these experiences shaped Who We Are .

These five films share universal hard truths that deviate from trauma based narratives, but explore the themes of: healing, resiliency, joy, laughter, pain and community all woven throughout as a singular curation.

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Movirtual: Haida Now Co-Curator Tour With Kwi Jones And Viviane Gosselin

Join us on June 30, 2021, during Indigenous Peoples Month, for another instalment of the monthly virtual tour series at MOV. This next event will give participants a final chance to tour MOV’s landmark feature exhibition, Haida Now, before it closes in July 2021. Led by the exhibition’s co-curators, Kwiaahwah Jones and Viviane Gosselin, the tour will give participants unique insight into the collection that is both historical and personal. This virtual tour will provide guests with an overview of the themes and works that are showcased, touch on colonialism’s impacts on Haida, and reveal the resilience of their culture and artforms.

Date: Wednesday June 30, 2021
Time: 5:30pm
Platform: Zoom (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event through Eventbrite)
Tickets: $1-$10 Sliding Scale (A service fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales.)

Saturday, June 26, 2021

Webinar: Culture And Identity: A Conversation With Becky Lyon

Join us for a virtual conversation with Becky Lyon on her No More Stolen Sisters Jacket, identity, and family, and how they have shaped how she uses art to create pow wow jackets. She will talk about the use of language, Indigenous knowledge and how they shape identity and art/fashion. Learn more about the No More Stolen Sisters Jacket here.

Date: Saturday, June 26, 2021
Time: 10:00- 11:00am
Platform: Zoom (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event through Eventbrite)*
Tickets: Free

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Objects Of Pride

Celebrate and connect during Pride Month this June through a unique virtual show and tell on June 23, 2021. Open to all members of the community that identify as LGBTQ2S+, this online event is an opportunity to share a personal story about an object, photo, song, or other artefact that connects you to your LGBTQ2S+ experience and history. After a quick introduction, participants will join small, facilitated break out rooms, allowing for more opportunities to connect and learn from each other through histories and experiences. Participants are encouraged to share their objects and stories on Instagram using the hashtag #ObjectsofPrideMOV.

Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Platform: Zoom Meetings (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event through Eventbrite)
Tickets: Free

Saturday, May 29, 2021

Virtual Workshop: Bundle Dyes And Hapazome With Czarina Lobo

Join CZarina Lobo, a Natural Dyer focused on cultivating plants for colour, in a Bundle Dye and Hapazome Workshop this May! Learn the techniques of bundle dyes and Hapazome (flower/leaf pounding) by transferring your natural surroundings onto a unique bandana and a reusable drawstring bag. This will be achieved by steaming and also requires hammering locally foraged fresh plant materials onto fabric to show vibrant colours and botanical patterns.

Date: Saturday, May 29, 2021
Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm
Platform: Zoom (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event through Eventbrite)
Tickets: $75 for Non-members, $70 for MOV Members, $65 for Indigenous Peoples*

*Please call 604-736-4431 during MOV business hours to obtain a discount code if you are an MOV Member or Indigenous. A service fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales.

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Roots In Two Villages An Ocean Apart: A Conversation With Elder Larry Grant

Join us for a virtual conversation with Elder Larry Grant on cultural identity as he reflects on his journey of being Musqueam and Chinese. As a knowledge keeper and hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language instructor from the Musqueam community, Elder Grant will discuss the value of cultural anchors and family histories in understanding and reconciling the deep connection between people and place.

Photographs and clips from the documentary “All Our Father’s Relations” will be shared, as featured in the companion exhibitions A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia hosted by the Chinese Canadian Museum and Museum of Vancouver.

Please note that this event is in English

Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Platform: Zoom Webinars (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event through Eventbrite)
Tickets: Free

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Movirtual: A Seat At The Table Artist Tour With Paul Wong

Join us on International Museums Day for another instalment of the monthly virtual tour series at MOV. This next event will give you the opportunity to tour MOV’s latest feature exhibition, A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia, during Asian Heritage Month in Vancouver. Led by local Chinese Canadian Artist, Paul Wong, the tour will give guests personal insight into several of his art works created for or adapted this exhibition and an opportunity to highlight a few of his favourite historical objects and stories. This lively tour will offer new access points to engage with the exhibition’s themes and narratives. A brief Q&A period will follow.

Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Time: 5:30pm
Platform: Zoom (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event through Eventbrite)
Tickets: $1-$10 Sliding Scale (A service fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales.)

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Movirtual: Neon Vancouver Ugly Vancouver With Local Historian John Atkin

Join us for another installment of the monthly virtual tour series at MOV. This next event will give you the opportunity to tour one of MOV’s most popular exhibitions, Neon Vancouver Ugly Vancouver. Led by local historian, John Aktin, the tour will give an overview of the exhibition, offer some historical insight into Vancouver’s bright neon past, and follow with a brief Q&A period.

Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Time: 5:30pm
Platform: Zoom (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event through Eventbrite)
Tickets: $1-$10 Sliding Scale (A service fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales.)

Saturday, April 24, 2021

Virtual Upper Tanana Style Beading Workshop

Join Teresa Vander Meer-Chassé, an Upper Tanana visual artist, in a Virtual Beading Workshop this spring!

Learn to bead a simple but unique floral pattern in an engaging online workshop that is ideal for beginners to learn basic beading techniques. Participants will not only gain the skills necessary to make a Melton keychain using seed beads, but they will also learn how to accent the work with traditional materials like freshwater pearl or shell button.

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2021
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Platform: Zoom (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event through Eventbrite)
Tickets: $50 for non-members, $45 for MOV members, $35 Indigenous Peoples*

*Please call 604-736-4431 during MOV business hours to obtain a discount code if you are an MOV Member or Indigenous. A service fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales. Please note that this price point is based on covering the artist’s fee and materials.

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Movirtual: (Not-So) Distant Decades - Vancouver In The 50’s, 60’s, & 70’s

Join us for another installment of the monthly virtual tour series at MOV. This next event will give you the opportunity to tour Vancouver’s not so distant past, starting in the 1950’s and ending in the 1970’s. Led by the MOV Education team, Bérangère Descamps and Charlotte Chang, the fun filled tour will give an overview of the galleries and follow with a brief Q&A period.

Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Time: 5:30pm
Platform: Zoom (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event through Eventbrite)
Tickets: $1-$10 Sliding Scale (A service fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales.)

Saturday, March 20 and March 27, 2021

Fish Skin Leather Virtual Workshop With Janey Chang

Learn the process of transforming raw fish skins into a beautiful, translucent but durable textile that can be used to make clothing, pouches, wallets, footwear, art and anything you would use leather for.

In this two part class, we will explore oil tanning which preserves the natural colour of fish skins. You will know everything you need to know to have your own Home Tannery!

Dates: March 20 and 27, 2021 (It’s a fun two-part workshop!)
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Platform: Zoom (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event through Eventbrite)
Tickets: $90 for non-members, $85 for MOV members, $70 Indigenous Peoples*

*Please call 604-736-4431 during MOV business hours to obtain a discount code if you are an MOV Member or Indigenous. A service fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales. Please note that this price point is based on covering the artist fee.

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Movirtual: Livestream Exhibition Tour Series - Haida Now

Join us for another installment of the monthly virtual tour series at MOV. This next event will give you the opportunity to tour MOV’s feature exhibition, Haida Now: A Visual Feast of Innovation and Tradition, from the comfort of your home. Led by Haida guest interpreter, Lia Hart, the tour will give an overview of the exhibition and follow with a brief Q&A period.

Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Time: 4:00pm
Platform: Zoom (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event through Eventbrite)
Tickets: $7.50*

*Those that self-identify as Indigenous may attend the event for free and MOV Members get 30% off regular ticket prices! Connect with a member of our Visitor Services team at 604-736-4431 during regular business hours to learn more.

February 20 and February 27, 2021

Fish Skin Tanning Virtual Workshop With Janey Chang

Learn the process of transforming raw fish skins into a beautiful, durable textile that can be used to make clothing, pouches, wallets, footwear, art and anything you would use leather for.

In this two part class, explore tea tanning using things you will find around your home. Participants will learn everything they need to know to have their own Home Tannery! You are encouraged to work along side Janey in order to get the most out of the class.

Dates: February 20 and February 27, 2021 (It’s a two-part workshop!)
Times: February 20 10:00AM – 12:00PM, February 27 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Platform: Zoom (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event)
Price: $90 for non-members and $85 for MOV members and Indigenous Peoples*

*Please call 604-736-4431 during MOV business hours to obtain a $5 discount code if you are an MOV Member or Indigenous.

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Movirtual: Livestream Exhibition Tour Series - A Seat At The Table

Join us for the launch of a new monthly virtual tour series at MOV. This first event will give you the opportunity to tour our newest feature exhibition, A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and BC, from the comfort of your home. Led by the MOV Education team, Bérangère Descamps and Charlotte Chang, the tour will give an overview of the new exhibition and follow with a brief Q&A period.

Date: Wednesday January 27, 2021
Time: 4:00pm
Platform: Zoom (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event)
Tickets: $7.50

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

A Seat At The Table (Ccm) Curator’s Tour And Panel

Learn about the Chinese Canadian stories that shaped BC through this online event showcasing the A Seat at the Table exhibitions! This curator’s tour and panel will walk you through the Chinatown location and discuss the development of the multi-sited and collaborative exhibition located in both Chinatown and Museum of Vancouver.

Date: Wednesday January 27, 2021
Time: 12:00pm
Platform: Zoom

Saturday, January 9, 2021

Webinar: Gifts From The Salmon: Reviving An Ancestral Skill

The making of salmon skin leather is an almost forgotten ancient skill that many coastal and river communities in the Northern Hemisphere once practiced and few still do.

Join Janey Chang, a Fish Skin Leather Revivalist and Ancestral Skills Artist, as she guides you through a virtual exploration of this old tradition, which connects her to her Chinese ancestral lineage and to the Coast Salish Lands that she calls home. She will share some of the uses of fish leather from around the world and will also demonstrate some of the steps of the process of fish skin leather tanning.

Date: Saturday, January 9, 2021
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Platform: Zoom (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event)
Tickets: $1-$10 Sliding Scale (A service fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales.)

2020

Saturday, November 28, 2020

Webinar: Shop #IndigenousFirst this Holiday Season with Ay Lelum

Shop #IndigenousFirst this Holiday Season Webinar with Ay Lelum The Good House of Design.

Have you ever wondered if it is appropriate to wear Indigenous Art clothing if you are not Indigenous? Have you wondered how to source Authentic Indigenous Makers?

This webinar will explore the concept of #IndigenousFirst and outline the importance of supporting Indigenous businesses this holiday season. Ay Lelum will discuss the impact of non-Indigenous allyship and how others should support by wearing and purchasing such products. With the shift in consumer consciousness of wanting to support Indigenous and BIPOC businesses, they will also discuss how a consumer can identify Authentic Makers.

Date: Saturday, November 28, 2020
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Platform: Zoom (Information about how to connect will be sent to participants prior to the event)
Tickets: $1-$10 Sliding Scale

Saturday, October 24, 2020

Webinar: Lessons from the Forests: Natural dyeing with mushrooms, lichens, and plants

Join wildlife ecologist and mushroom dyer Zoe McDonell and local Musqueam artist Rita Kompst as they provide an overview of foraging and harvesting natural dyes from the forests of the Pacific Northwest using mushrooms, lichens, and plants.

Discover how to ethically harvest mushrooms as they discuss the deep roots of these colours through blending traditional Coast Salish knowledge with modern science.

This webinar is for anyone looking to view the forests around us in a different light and for anyone who wonders what is out there after the rains come.

Date: Saturday October 24, 2020
Time: 3:00pm
Platform: Zoom ( A link will be sent to participants prior to the event)
Tickets: $1-$10 Sliding Scale

Sunday, September 20, 2020

Drum Making Workshop

Join Derrick Whiteskycloud of the Métis community in a ceremonial and educational drum making workshop.

This hands-on workshop teaches participants how to make a traditional First Nations drum. Raw hide from elk skin and cedar tree wood will be combined to connect you with the natural elements of this instrument building process. Derrick will complete the instructional build process with a ceremonial blessing and perform Métis and Anishinaabe songs. Each participant will leave with their own traditional 16” drum and drum beater. Although participatory please note frames will be pre-cut and no carving is involved. No previous drum making experience is necessary.

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Canada Day at MOV!

We’re celebrating Canada Day this year by offering discounted admission all day long (10-4 pm)!

This Canada Day dive into the story of Vancouver from the early 1900s to the 1970s by exploring the permanent history galleries. Enjoy the nostalgia of big city lights of Neon Vancouver Ugly Vancouver. Experience a visual feast of innovation and tradition with Haida Now, and witness the power of protest art with Acts of Resistance! 

Adults (12 and up) - $10
Children (6 to 11) - $5
Children (5 and under) -Free

Tickets only available online with a 10 person limit to each 15 minute time slot. Due to new health and safety procedures put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 admissions are limited and no tickets will be available at the door. A service fee is added to the final ticket price*

Click here to learn more about MOV's current health and safety procedures.

February 12 - March 21, 2020

Remembering Vancouver 2010

Winter Olympics 10 year anniversary celebration at MOV!
MOV is celebrating by bringing one of the beloved official Olympic Mascots out from the vault to be on display in the studio. Quatchi, the lovable sasquatch mascot and representative of the Lil'wat First Nation, will be on display in the MOV studio from February 12 to March 21, 2020.

Take a selfie with Quatchi and post to share your Olympic memories from 2010 using the hashtag #powerofsport2010

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Acts Of Resistance: Artist Talk

Join Coast Salish artists Ronnie Dean Harris, Marissa Nahanee, Ocean Hyland and Brandon Gabriel - featured in MOV’s Acts of Resistance exhibition - for an in-depth panel discussion exploring their individual art practices and approach to designing “protest art”, notably their work commissioned for Project Sparrow. This 2018 Greenpeace action exposed threats to local waters posed by increased tanker traffic in response to the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) Pipeline project.

Guest artists will speak to their individual approaches to protest design, their art practices and the cultural and aesthetic influences that inform their work. This is a rare opportunity to hear from diverse artists within Indigenous communities as they address the challenges and successes of representing their Nations and the politics of sovereignty through individual artistic practices.

Monday, February 17, 2020

Free Family Day At Mov!

Join us this Family Day and receive complimentary admission to Museum of Vancouver!

Witness the power of environmental activism and art, visit the Acts of Resistance exhibition and experience the power of indigenous art and activism up close and personal. Explore the Haida Now exhibition and discover the wily ways of Wasgo the Sea Wolf and many other captivating Haida stories, including the Bear Mother. Learn more about Haida culture from Interpreter Lia Hart. Bask in the glow of Vancouver’s Neon past in Neon Vancouver Ugly Vancouver. Learn about Vancouver’s past from 1900 to 1970 by visiting MOV’s History Galleries. Take a selfie with one of the Official 2010 Olympic Mascots, while remembering the #powerofsport2010. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn how Indigenous Peoples gave shape and meaning to this land for thousands of years before European contact with Canadian Geographic’s Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada floor map. An experience the entire family will enjoy!

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Saturday, February 8, 2020

Winter Wander

A family fun event! Tickets only $5 per person (ages 5 and under free).

Includes Admission to: Museum of Vancouver, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver Maritime Museum, City of Vancouver Archives and Vancouver Academy of Music.

Experience our unique waterfront attractions showcasing art, history, music, crafts, science and special activities from Bard on the Beach. Enjoy local food vendors and enter to win great prizes!

Purchase your ticket on the day of the event from Museum of Vancouver, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre or Vancouver Maritime Museum.

Saturday, January 18, 2020

Textile Art Workshop With Ay Lelum, Coast Salish Collective

Join Ay Lelum -The Good House of Design - for an afternoon of Coast Salish textile art, music and history.

The Ay Lelum family will introduce and educate you to rudimentary elements of Traditional Coast Salish art practice. Each participant will paint their own linen table runner / wall hanging which can be taken with you to enjoy in your own home.

Participants working alongside Ay Lelum will experience the inner workings and collaborative spirit of their family artistic collective and practice. As a second-generation Coast Salish Design House, sisters Aunalee and Sophia are inspired, taught, and mentored by their parents William Good and Sandra Moorhouse-Good. Master Carver and feature artist, William Good and painter, Sandra Moorhouse-Good will guide you in your painting of a Coast Salish Salmon Run created by William Good.

2019

December Pay What You Can Nights!

Learn something new about the city this holiday season at the Museum of Vancouver!

Admission is by donation after 5 pm on the followings evenings:

Thursday, December 26, 2019 (5-8pm)
Friday, December 27, 2019 (5-9pm)
Saturday, December 28, 2019 (5-9pm)

Experience MOV's intriguing exhibitions including Haida Now: A Visual Feat of Innovation and Tradition, Wild Things: The Power of Nature in our Lives and There is Truth Here: Creativity and Resilience in Children’s Art from Indian Residential and Day Schools.

An experience the entire family will enjoy!

Friday, December 20 and 27, 2019

Food Bank Donation Nights At Mov!

Museum of Vancouver is hosting a Food Drive in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank! We are super excited about the work the Food Bank is doing; providing access to healthy fresh food for its members. Your donation will help!

Bring in 2 of the top 10 most needed items to MOV on the evenings of Friday, December 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2019 (5-9 pm) and receive complimentary admission to Museum of Vancouver!

Monetary donations are also gratefully accepted!

Friday, November 29, 2019

The Condor & The Eagle – Premiere Screening And Discussion

Join us for the Vancouver premiere of Sophie and Clement Guerra's inspiring documentary, The Condor & The Eagle (2019, 82 min.), a timely film following Indigenous leaders throughout the Americas engaged in critical actions to preserve their territories from environmental devastation. Following the screening activists Audrey Siegl and Cecilia Point from the Musqueam Nation will host a discussion covering some of the film's issues drawing on examples from their own activism and local community protections. Poet Valeen Jules will additionally join our talk.

Saturday, November 23, 2019

Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week At Mov

Prepare yourself to experience the future of Indigenous fashion. Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week and MOV partner to offer an intimate fashion show featuring works by 2 contemporary Indigenous designers who explore Northwest coast and Coast Salish designs.

VIFW brings global recognition to Indigenous fashion designers and artisans from the Northwest coast and across Turtle Island. VIFW showcases the power and beauty of authentic Indigenous art and design by supporting talent development and organizing showcases throughout the year, culminating with Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week. The fashion show at MOV will showcase designs not on view during the VIFW's showcase at the Orpheum. Our event will additionally feature traditional storytelling by local poet laureate, Christie Lee Charles.

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Now Is The Time - Screening And Discussion

Join us for a special screening and discussion with local filmmaker Christopher Auchter, and from the Haida Nation, artist and author, Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas in a program featuring Auchter's 2019 NFB film Now Is The Time, fresh off the international film festival circuit.

The screening will be followed by a discussion and Q & A with filmmaker Christopher Auchter and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas.

Saturday, November 2, 2019

Why I Design 2019

Explore, celebrate, and experience the potential of a circular economy with Why I Design 2019!

Why I Design spotlights the process of invention and immersion. This year’s Why I Design pays particular attention to the emerging forces behind the Circular Economy, which include elements of wholeness, inclusion, knowledge, connection, and community in addition to reconciliation and decolonization as a regional factor. The curation of this year's exhibition reaches beyond traditional design to include people who are making design happen by bringing together people, systems, and materials which are striving to develop meaningful impact within their communities. Some Designer Highlights include The Binners Project, Rangate, Ronnie Dean Harris, Tantalus Labs, and more!

Saturday, October 26, 2019

Drum Making Workshop With Derrick Whiteskyclould

Join Derrick Whiteskyclould of the Metis Nation in a ceremonial and educational drum making workshop.

This hands-on workshop will teach participants how to make a traditional First Nations drum. Raw hide from elk skin and cedar tree wood will be combined to connect you with the natural elements of this instrument building workshop. Frames will be pre-cut, no carving is involved. Derrick will complete the process with a ceremonial blessing and perform traditional Metis and Coast Salish songs. No experience is necessary. Each participant will leave with their own traditional 16” drum and beater.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Backyard Garden Cooking Workshop

Vancouver culinary and hospitality director, Robert Sung, invites you to learn new Asian recipes that make use of common vegetables you can draw from your own garden and fridge.

Museum of Vancouver and UBC’s Faculty of Land and Food Systems have planted a backyard garden at MOV in preparation for our Chinese immigration exhibition A Seat At The Table, opening in early 2020. As the 2019 summer garden season comes to a close Robert will be harvesting various MOV garden vegetables from our garden to prepare recipes featured at our cooking workshop. Learn how easy local vegetables are to prepare, cook and creatively use for meals.

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Gone Is Gone: Book Launch

Join us to celebrate the launch of the newly released children’s book, Gone is Gone: Wildlife Under Threat. If human behaviour is the cause of the wildlife crisis, it can also be the solution. What do endangered animals need, what do people do to help wildlife survive, and how can you act for the wild before it is too late? The richly illustrated book with foreword by Jane Goodall informs and inspires readers of all ages to take small steps toward big changes for endangered species. Meet author Isabelle Groc, hear stories from the field, learn about local conservation. Last chance to view MOV’s Wild Things exhibition! Drinks and appetizers served and books available for purchase.

If you are interested in attending this event please RSVP through the eventbrite link below:

Sunday, September 22, 2019

Nature's Medicine: Mixed Media Creativity Workshop

Create your own nature inspired mixed media piece in this creativity workshop. Using stencils, collage papers, and printed imagery of ferns, ravens, eagles and beyond you will create a layered piece of art that incorporates tactile textures and language.

Instructor Melanie Rivers, Tiyaltelwet, will share teachings from her Squamish ancestry; learn how the Squamish Nation connects to the land, animals, and birds. Melanie will guide you through a meditation to connect with the imagery for your piece and lead you step by step in its creation. You will leave with your own uniquely expressed piece that you can hang on your own wall or offer as a gift. Relax and enjoy yourself in this welcoming workshop held in a safe learning environment.

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Exhibition Tour - Wild Things: The Power Of Nature In Our Lives

Join co-curators Lee Beavington and Viviane Gosselin on an extended tour of MOV's immersive narrative based exhibition that explores our relationship with wildlife and the natural world.

This informative tour will consider the premise of the project and the process that guided the exhibition concept, including its thematic concerns and design solutions. Nature experience, ecopsychology, place-based learning, and ecology will additionally be explored via stories of nature encounters in our region, with an emphasis on how urban centres are inextricably tied to the lives of plants and animals. Don't miss this opportunity to explore this respected exhibition before its close along side the curators who assisted in the development of its collective ideas and concepts.

Monday, September 2, 2019

September Long At Mov!

Enjoy this last summer weekend at MOV and get admission to the galleries for only $5 on Monday, September 2, 2019 all day long (10-5pm)!

Experience a visual feast of innovation and tradition on a 30-minute highlight tour of Haida Now happening at 11:30 and 1:30 in Haida Now. Limited spaces available.

Check out our Wild Things exhibition before it closes at the end of September! The immersive nature of the exhibition, including hands-on activities, encourages visitors to examine their relationship with nature, think about momentarily disconnecting from their devices, and find equilibrium with the natural world around them.

Be sure to also check out our newest feature exhibition There is Truth Here: Creativity and Resilience in Children’s Art from Indian Residential and Day Schools, which focuses on rare surviving artworks created by children who attended various Indian Residential and Day Schools in Western Canada.

It has never been a better time to experience MOV!

Don’t forget to share your experience on social media and tag @museumofvan #SeptemberLong2019 #AtMOV #iheartMOV

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Happy Hour Choir Series Featuring Voc Gospel Choir And Canto Vivo

Explore feature exhibitions and enjoy live music performed in our scenic Joyce Walley Room. Two of Vancouver’s dynamic choirs share an evening of singing and engagement by sunset!

Pay What You Can at the door ($10+ suggested donation).

First come, first served seating arrangement.

Come early, enjoy more! The concert starts at 6:00pm but Pay What You Can admission at MOV starts at 5:00pm.

Sunday, August 25, 2019

Block Printmaking Workshop

Design your own block print cards in this instructional workshop that includes carving, colour mixing and a lesson about Coast Salish artists use of negative and positive space!

Artist Atheana Picha of Kwantlen First Nation will guide you through block print making techniques to create your own designed cards. Using safety cut blocks you will carve designs that will produce lovely prints on blank cards. Participants should also anticipate mixing their own ink colours, providing unique and creative ways to highlight your beautiful designs. Each participant will leave with a set of cards and new found appreciation for Coast Salish use and execution of negative and positive spaces in their art practice. Participants do not require previous experience in block printing or in ink design.

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Back To The Roots: A Chinese Canadian Gardening Workshop

Join Charles Luong from Roots on the Roof, UBC’s sustainable food organization, for an informative planting workshop at MOV’s recently developed Backyard Garden. Participants will learn proper planting techniques and caring of unique Asian vegetables not typically found in Western grocery stores. Garden bed planting demonstrations of Sui Choi (Napa Cabbage), Bak Choi, Scallions and Gai Lan (Chinese Kale / Chinese Broccoli) will be discussed and planted.

Monday, August 5, 2019

B.C. Day At Mov!

We’re celebrating B.C. Day this year by offering $5 admission all day long (10-5 pm)!

Experience a visual feast of innovation and tradition on a 30-minute highlight tour of Haida Now happening at 11:30 and 1:30 in Haida Now. Limited spaces available.
Delve into the life stories of local animals and plants—how they relate to each other and how they connect people to nature in the city in Wild Things: The Power of Nature in our Lives!
Be sure to check out our newest feature exhibition There is Truth Here: Creativity and Resilience in Children’s Art from Indian Residential and Day Schools, which focuses on rare surviving artworks created by children who attended various Indian Residential and Day Schools in Western Canada.

It has never been a better time to experience MOV!

Don’t forget to share your experience on social media and tag @museumofvan #BCDay2019 #AtMOV #iheartMOV

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Happy Hour Choir Series Featuring Solidarity Notes And Burstin' With Broadway

Explore feature exhibitions and enjoy live music performed in our scenic Joyce Walley Room. Two of Vancouver’s dynamic choirs share an evening of singing and engagement by sunset!

Pay What You Can at the door ($10+ suggested donation).

First come, first served seating arrangement.

Come early, enjoy more! The concert starts at 6:00pm but Pay What You Can admission at MOV starts at 5:00pm.

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Sen̓áḵw Walking Tour

Kitsilano, Vanier Park, Sen̓áḵw — a place in the City of Vancouver with some stories not often told or known.

In 1913, the City of Vancouver and the Province of British Columbia coerced and removed the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) families living in the community of Sen̓áḵw (near present day Kitsilano Point/Vanier Park) to make way for the growth of the City of Vancouver. Vancouver continues to occupy the unsurrendered land, but in 2001 the Squamish Nation won a historic court settlement for a return of 23% of the original property they were allocated by the Federal government in 1901.

The lives and stories of the families and what happened following their forced eviction is not well known or told.

On a special day to remember the history of Sen̓áḵw, come join a history walking tour with Sḵwx̱wú7mesh historians and descendants. Learn about the lifecycle and social and political history of Sen̓áḵw and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) people connected to this history.

In partnership with Indian Summer Festival.

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Medicine Card Workshop

Join Squamish First Nation artist Melanie Rivers, Tiyaltelwet, in an expressive, culturally enriching art workshop for those with a mindful, creative outlook and an interest in learning.

Medicine Cards are personal expressive artifacts that help people heal and build self-esteem through a creative process. This workshop is for those who want to enjoy a creative activity while engaging in conversation about finding more balance in their lives. Melanie Rivers will lead you through steps to create your own personalized set of Medicine Cards. She will additionally share wellness teachings from her Squamish culture.

Admission: $60 General Admission, *$50 MOV Members.

Saturday, July 6, 2019

Dragon Jars And Lotus Bowls Talk And Tour

Asian ceramic specialist Michael Chen will walk through the exhibit, highlighting a variety of ceramic types and design motifs, including the magnificent Dragon jars. Michael will identify special ceramics from the collection from popular blue and white examples to delightful small animal figures. This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend.

Saturday, July 6, 2019

Cedar Bark Bracelet Workshop At Khatsahlano Street Party

Join us at this year’s Khatsahlano Street Party and learn how to make traditional cedar bark bracelets!

Hosted by Squamish artist and designer Marissa Nahanee, this is an excellent opportunity to learn traditional cedar bark weaving skills.

Participants will enjoy an introduction to the historical and cultural significance of Salish Cedar weaving techniques and will subsequently create a traditional cedar bark bracelet under the direction of the instructor.

Limited to 10 spaces per workshop.

Times:
Workshop 1 – 12:30pm
Workshop 2 – 2:30pm
Workshop 3 – 4:00pm

Monday, July 1, 2019

Canada Day At Mov!

We’re celebrating Canada Day this year by offering $2 admission all day long (10-5 pm)!

Experience a visual feast of innovation and tradition on a 30-minute highlight tour of Haida Now happening at 11:30 and 1:30 in Haida Now. Limited spaces available.
Delve into the life stories of local animals and plants—how they relate to each other and how they connect people to nature in the city in Wild Things: The Power of Nature in our Lives!
Be sure to check out our newest feature exhibition There is Truth Here: Creativity and Resilience in Children’s Art from Indian Residential and Day Schools, which focuses on rare surviving artworks created by children who attended various Indian Residential and Day Schools in Western Canada.

Its never been a better time to experience MOV!

Don’t forget to share your experience on social media and tag @museumofvan #CanadaDay2019 #AtMOV #iheartMOV

Monday, June 24 - Thursday, June 27, 2019

Weaving Cultural Identities

Vancouver Biennale, in partnership with Museum of Vancouver, present Weaving Cultural Identities a multipurposed project that brings Indigenous and Islamic communities together in a collaborative exploration of weaving traditions and histories.

As an extension of the first phase of Weaving Cultural Identities, Threads Through Time six renowned Musqueam and Squamish weavers were invited to engage in conversations on ways in which land has been colonized, shared and demarcated. Through these reflections, the weavers have created five individual, unique 8 x 4 feet panels which serve to channel their experience of the land and the voices of their ancestors. Inspired by this dialogue and in honoring these experiences, a team of weavers from the Musqueam, Squamish­­­ and Tsleil-Waututh Nations working with jacquard weavers and a designer collaborated to create a large border which will hold these panels together. Ultimately a 31 x 15-foot rug will be created as a symbol and product of this intercommunity exchange.

In the days leading up to the June 27th Biennale public opening in Vanier Park, the varied yet unified parts of this rug will come together in a stitching ceremony at Museum of Vancouver between 24th and 27th June 2019. The weavers and other textile artists will engage in free-form dialogue whilst joining together these individual stories, in celebration of our differences as well as commonalities.

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Happy Hour Choir Series Yvr Pop Choir And Highs And Lows

Explore feature exhibitions and enjoy live music performed in our scenic Joyce Walley Room. Two of Vancouver’s dynamic choirs share an evening of singing and engagement by sunset!

Pay What You Can at the door ($10+ suggested donation).

First come, first served seating arrangement.

Come early, enjoy more! The concert starts at 6:00pm but Pay What You Can admission at MOV starts at 5:00pm.

Friday, June 21, 2019

Perspectives On The Solstice

Summer Solstice is a significant day for many cultures worldwide, and for the planet itself!  Come celebrate and learn about solstice with a 19+ summer kick-off party at the Museum of Vancouver and H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.

In honour of the longest day of the year, these two organizations will open the doors of their unique building for an engaging partnership event filled with activities, lectures, traditional storytelling, Star Theatre shows, exhibitions, drinks, games, music, food and so much more.

Grab a drink, wander through MOV feature exhibitions, drift into the Space Centre where you will learn more about why our planet has seasons, how seasons affect other planets in the solar system, and how we will search for life on other worlds in the galaxy.

TICKETS: $25 early bird tickets until June 14th, regular $30. Tickets available at the door!
Choose between either the 7:00pm, 8:30pm or 10:00pm planetarium show when purchasing your tickets.

Saturday, June 15, 2019

Wild Things Interactive Station: Bald Eagles And Their Local Habitat

Learn about local bald eagles while viewing them in their natural habitat. Representatives from the Hancock Wildlife Foundation will present examples of the Foundation’s work in support of local bald eagles.

This station will include a full screen display from Hancock Foundation's eagle cams located in various wildlife positions in Delta and Surrey, providing rare real-time views of nesting eagles.

Free with admission to the museum.

Sunday, June 9, 2019

Ceramic Decorating With Julie Grundvig

Julie Grundvig, education specialist, will provide an opportunity to explore Asian ceramic treasures and decorate your own ceramic ware with traditional or personal designs. Your ceramic creation is yours to take home.

Free Program, all materials provided. The program is for anyone of any age; families welcome.

Saturday, June 1, 2019

Dragon Jars And Lotus Bowls Talk And Tour

Asian ceramic specialist Michael Chen will walk through the exhibit, highlighting a variety of ceramic types and design motifs, including the magnificent Dragon jars. Michael will identify special ceramics from the collection from popular blue and white examples to delightful small animal figures. This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend.

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Happy Hour Choir Series Featuring The Pals Chorus And Sound Eclectic

Explore feature exhibitions and enjoy live music performed in our auditorium. Two of Vancouver’s dynamic choirs share an evening of singing and engagement!

Admission is pay what you can at the door ($10+ suggested donation).

First come, first served seating arrangement. Cash bar on site.

Come early, enjoy more! The concert starts at 6:00pm but Pay What You Can admission at MOV starts at 5:00pm.

Saturday, May 18, 2019

International Museum Day At Mov!

International Museum Day is Saturday May 18th and we’re celebrating by offering $2 admission all day (10-9 pm)! Experience a visual feast of innovation and tradition on a 30-minute highlight tour happening at 11:30 and 1:30 in Haida Now. Limited spaces available.

Join representatives from the Hancock Wildlife Foundation at MOV’s next Wild Things Interactive Station: Bald Eagles and Their Local Habitat (11-3 pm)! The station will include a full screen display from Hancock Wildlife Foundation's eagle cams providing rare real-time views of nesting eagles. Also, be sure to check out our newest feature exhibition There is Truth Here: Creativity and Resilience in Children’s Art from Indian Residential and Day Schools, which focuses on rare surviving artworks created by children who attended various Indian Residential and Day Schools in Western Canada.

Its never been a better time to experience MOV!

Don’t forget to share your experience on social media and tag @museumofvan #IMD2019 #AtMOV #iheartMOV

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Doxa Documentary Film Festival Screening: Toad People

What does it take to save a species? Join us for the Vancouver premiere of Isabelle Groc and Mike McKinlay’s Toad People (Canada, 2017, 76 mins). Produced by local grassroots environmental organization, Wilderness Committee.

Every summer, thousands of fingernail-sized Western toads cover a rural road in the community of Ryder Lake in Chilliwack, British Columbia. When the toadlets migrate from their breeding ground in the wetlands into the forest, few make it to the other side of the road. Western toads, like other amphibians in BC, are struggling because of habitat loss, climate change, and human interference. For local residents like Steve Clegg, who grew up catching tadpoles in nearby ponds, the rapid population decline is a cause for concern.

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Happy Hour Choir Series Featuring West End Chamber Choir & Rhythm ‘n’ Roots

Explore feature exhibitions and enjoy live music performed in our auditorium. Two of Vancouver’s dynamic choirs share an evening of singing and engagement.

Admission is pay what you can.

Come early, enjoy more! – The concert starts at 7:00pm but pay what you can admission at MOV starts at 5:00pm!

Saturday, April 6, 2019

There Is Truth Here: Curatorial Panel Discussion

There is Truth Here curators Andrea Walsh and Lorilee Wastasecoot, will be in discussion with MOV's Curator of Indigenous Collections and Engagement, Sharon Fortney, and Vancouver Artist Roxanne Charles. Our panel will explore the challenges of curating difficult knowledge and the role of communities and (residential school) survivors in museums and exhibitions.

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Coast Salish Blanket Weaving Workshop

Chief Janice George and Buddy Joseph return to MOV with their popular blanket weaving workshop. This is an excellent opportunity to learn traditional Salish weaving skills from seasoned weavers.

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Surviving Vancouver: Gathering In Our City

Join Lori Snyder, Woodrow Morrison, and T'uy't'tanat- Cease Wyss as they engage in an exploratory and educational discussion about Indigenous Food systems, abilities to subsist, survive and live with traditional food sources and healing properties of the natural world. The evening will be moderated by Jolene Andrew.

Saturday, March 16, 2019

Wild Things Interactive Station: Rain Water And Salmon In The City

City rainwater is typically flushed away quickly, out of sight and into our pipes. City of Vancouver and Salmon-Safe BC invite you to learn about useful, strategic green infrastructures that encourage nature’s return to the city. This interactive pop up station illustrates how we can manage rain in a way that provides salmon habitat, improves water quality, and celebrates water within our urban centres.

Monday, February 18, 2019

Free Family Day At Mov!

Join us this Family Day and receive complimentary admission to Museum of Vancouver!

Take a walk on the wild side, visit the Wild Things exhibition and experience the wonder of a close encounter of the wild kind. Explore the Haida Now exhibition and discover the wily ways of Wasgo the Sea Wolf and many other captivating Haida stories, including the Bear Mother. Drop in for a gallery tour of Haida Now at 11:30 or 1:30 pm. Learn about Vancouver’s past from 1900 to 1970 by visiting MOV’s History Galleries. An experience the entire family will enjoy!

This event is supported by the Province of British Columbia.

Saturday, February 2, 2019

Winter Wander

A family fun event, tickets only $5 (ages 5 and under free), including admission to Museum of Vancouver, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver Maritime Museum, City of Vancouver Archives and Vancouver Academy of Music. Experience our unique waterfront attractions showcasing art, history, crafts, science and performances from Bard on the Beach. Enjoy local food vendors and enter to win great prizes! 

Purchase your ticket on the day of the event from Museum of Vancouver, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre or Vancouver Maritime Museum.

Thursday, January 31, 2019

Built City Speaker Series: Triple Net Leases - Can Neighborhoods Survive Them?

Our urban planning series continues with insightful discussion surrounding policy reform for small business in the wake of Vancouver’s Triple Net Leases. RAIC Thought Leader and Moderator Gloria Venczel will guide discussion following presentations from David Nishi- Beckingham, BC Director, AEC Property Tax, Jane and Karen Tennant, sisters/co-owners of Chocolate Mousse on Robson St., Michelle Barile, Executive Director of the West Broadway BIA and Marianne Amodio, Architect of the Hollywood Theatre Revitalization.

2018

Friday, November 30, 2018

The Watermill Project: Live in Concert

물레방아 프로젝트: 라이브 콘서트

Sara Kim's Watermill Project is a sophisticated and entertaining modernization of traditional South Korean song lyrics, songs that beautifully span a wide range of genres and traditional Korean culture including folk songs, children's lullaby’s and the country's national anthem! Artistically driven to reach back to her Korean roots to discover and develop new artistic forms, Kim's music is reflective of a mosaic that informs Vancouver's ever growing multicultural diversity and artistic practices.

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Wild Moments: An Evening of storytelling, performance and adventure

The Tyee and Museum of Vancouver host top authors, community leaders, and professional adventurers recounting weird and wondrous brushes they’ve had with the wild – one in her own backyard. This performative leap into the wild features authors John Vaillant and J.B. MacKinnon, River Expeditions guide Joel Hibbard, Culture Critic Dorothy Woodend and traditional Squamish storyteller Latash-Maurice Nahanee. Wild Moments will be emceed by Editor, Tyee Initiatives, David Beers.

Saturday, November 3, 2018

Why I Design

Why I Design spotlights the process of invention. This year’s Why I Design pays particular attention to Social Impact through design strategies of upcycling and repurposed materials.  Participating designers will engage you with stories behind the development of everyday technologies and cool things you’ve never seen before. You can ask the designers—ranging from those emerging their careers to innovative leaders in international corporations—what motivates them, how they do what they do, and why Vancouver inspires them to keep doing it.

Saturday, October 27, 2018

Build Your Own Bat Box Workshop

Discover the bewildering and bewitching world of bats! Join instructors from the South Coast Bat Conservation Society and a cauldron of bat box builders to create homes for our furry-winged friends. Stressed out mama bats need help finding a home to raise their pups. Become a Bat Superhero and provide shelter for a mama bat and her pups.

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Built City series: What Have You Done for Me Lately - A Missing Middle Housing Panel

Join the RAIC and MOV’s public dialogue on non-subsidized affordable housing for the “missing middle”, which includes millennials, families, seniors, first responders like paramedics and fire fighters, teachers, professionals and others. Through “participatory planning” beginning in Vancouver in the 1970s, local residents have become urban design/planning savvy, helping shape the city into one of the most livable, pedestrian oriented, compact, complete, mixed use cities in North America. Build your knowledge, participate and help shape the local housing affordability solutions!  

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Happy Hour Jazz Series Featuring Oliver Gannon and Bill Coon: Too Much Guitar!

Interplay and communication is what Oliver Gannon and Bill Coon’s Too Much Guitar! project is all about. The musical conversation is fluid and sparks fly.

The band’s critically acclaimed debut CD Two Much Guitar showcases the conversational quality and intimacy the duo achieves in a live setting.

Monday, September 24, 2018

Coast Salish Blanket weaving Workshop

Participants will enjoy an introduction to the historical and cultural significance of Salish weaving techniques. Each participant will subsequently create a textile with loom techniques under the direction of the instructors and leave the workshop with their own textile. 

Thursday, August 9, 2018

Film Screening: c̓əsnaʔəm, the city before the city

c̓əsnaʔəm, the city before the city (2017, Canada, 75 min.) commemorates five years since the resolution of a dramatic and compelling moment in the history of of metro Vancouver. In late 2011, the Musqueam First Nation learned of a 108-unit condo development that was being planned at one of their ancestral village sites without prior consultation with the nation.

Saturday, August 4th, 2018

Mov Happy Hour Presents: Cory Weeds Quartet

Join us for an entertaining evening at MOV! Live jazz by Cory Weeds Quartet, Food trucks on site and a cash bar.

Saturday, July 14, 2018

Sita Sings The Blues

Nina Paley’s film is a fantastic animated riff on the ancient Hindu epic The Ramayana. Sita Sings The Blues is an eye-popping adventure, mixed in with wittily rueful personal reflection, a very accessible example of regarding the classical tradition with a modern eye. The kaleidoscopic visual effects are a joy to behold.

Saturday, June 30 - Saturday, October 27, 2018. Multiple Dates.

Wild Things - Interactive Stations

MOV and Nature Vnacouver have scheduled a series of interactive stations for you and your family to enjoy during your visit to our newest exhibition, Wild Things: The Power of Nature in our Lives.

Informed nature enthusiasts and educators will offer in-depth information about the natural world.Join us on these select weekend dates for intimate and interactive engagement with some of Vancouver’s most fascinating Naturalists.

Friday, June 22, 2018

The Shoe Project: Walk in Their Shoes

The Shoe Project Vancouver presents Walk in Their Shoes, an evening of performance with ten amazing women who tell their stories of arrival and adaptation to Canada—through a pair of shoes.

Friday, May 11, 2018

White Ravens: A Legacy of Resistance

In partnership with DOXA Documentary Film Festival, the Museum of Vancouver presents White Ravens: A Legacy of Resistance.

How do you resist cultural assimilation and maintain a sense of history and tradition in the face of recurring aggression? White Ravens is a critically important lesson about how people can stand together and fight back with power and dignity.

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Repatriation Monologues: Panel Discussion

Join us for our upcoming panel discussion exploring the changing perspectives in museum curatorial practices with respect to repatriation and reconciliation. Moderated by Kate Hennessy (SFU), panelists Lucy Bell (RBCM), Sharon Fortney (MOV), Kwiaahwah Jones (Guest Haida Curator for Haida Now), and Bruce Granville Miller (UBC) will share stories and engage in conversation around the importance of repatriating ancestral belongings and intellectual property to Indigenous communities.

Friday, April 13, 2018

Haida Now Guided Tour with Guest Curator Kwiaahwah Jones

Experience a new, powerful way to engage with the worldview and sensibility of the Haida people on this intimate, conversational tour of Haida Now with guest curator Kwiaahwah Jones. Learn about many of the works that highlight the interconnection between Haida art, language, land, spirituality, resilience, and life in the city.

Saturday, April 7, 2018

Built City Series: Nuts 'N Bolts Of Affordable Housing: Finance, Form & Tenure

Featuring guest speaker Bowinn Ma, MLA, Parliamentary Secretary for Translink, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Museum of Vancouver in partnership with RAIC-Architecture Canada is hosting a Mini-Charrette as part of the Built City series, exploring cost trade-offs of affordable housing and the tools used to create social connectedness through urban design.