| Vancouver Museum: Using the latest display techniques, this
100-year-old museum tells the story of Vancouver's history from
prehistoric days through today.
Realistic environments give you the feeling of being back in a
trading post, in the berth of a 19th-century passenger ship or sitting
in an Edwardian parlor.
The exploration and settlement of Vancouver are overall themes of the
displays, which also feature temporary exhibits, lately covering
skateboards, Sasquatch, ceramics, basket makers and the 1950s.
VANCOUVER MUSEUM
HISTORY HAPPENS HERE!
For over 100 years the Vancouver Museum has been the City's keeper and
interpreter of this area's heritage. Through permanent and international
traveling exhibits, the Museum provides opportunities to explore the
natural world, cultural traditions, issues of other lands, and history
as it continues to unfold.
THE BEGINNING
In the spring of 1894, a group of visionaries formed the Art, historical
and scientific Association. Using borrowed artifacts and space they
opened Vancouver's first museum Exhibition. A banner invited visitors to
view "Paintings and Curios".
The City Museum, and its collection, moved in 1905 to the Carnegie
Library at Main and Hastings.
In 1968, the Museum moved into its current landmark building on the
south shore of False Creek in what is now known as Vanier Park. That
same year it was renamed the Centennial Museum.
From its modest beginnings over a century ago, the Vancouver Museum
continues to build bridges between generations, cultures and
philosophies. Through partnerships with schools, colleges, universities
and community groups, the Museum is committed to continuing education.
Vancouver Museum - Today
A new wing, inspired by Joyce Walley and her work as an education
volunteer and trustee of the Vancouver Museum represents a major
expansion of the Museum. The Joyce Walley Learning Centre has enlivened
and illuminated Vancouver's history and it provides a backdrop for
special events.
DIRECTIONS
* Located in Vanier Park
* Only minutes from downtown Vancouver
* Accessible by car, tourist trolley buses, transit buses or on foot
* Within walking distance of Granville Island and many other tourist
attractions
* FREE PARKING
The Macdonald buses from Downtown, routes 2 and 22, stop at Cornwall and
Cypress. |
