One of Canada's oldest and largest museums, the Museum of Vancouver holds more than a million artefacts and specimens, with extensive collections in natural history, archaeology, ethnology and Asian arts. Located in Kitsilano, it commands breathtaking views across the city.
The museum is divided into three main areas of focus: Vancouver, the Pacific Rim and the rest of the world. The Vancouver collection traces the history of the city and includes archaeological pieces from the Marpole Midden and a ballot box from the 1913 election in South Vancouver.
The Pacific Rim collection focuses on the cultures of the Northwest coast including peoples of China, Japan and Oceania. In the World Heritage Collection, there is an eclectic collection of treasures from around the globe, including an Egyptian mummy and a German toy theatre from the 19th century.
In the summer of 2009, the Vancouver Museum was renamed Museum of Vancouver featuring a more contemporary approach to exploring cultures, ideas, and issues pertaining to the city and its inhabitants.
The Pacific Rim collection focuses on the cultures of the Northwest coast including peoples of China, Japan and Oceania. In the World Heritage Collection, there is an eclectic collection of treasures from around the globe, including an Egyptian mummy and a German toy theatre from the 19th century.
In the summer of 2009, the Vancouver Museum was renamed Museum of Vancouver featuring a more contemporary approach to exploring cultures, ideas, and issues pertaining to the city and its inhabitants.
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