Museums

Samson V is a wooden, steam-powered, sternwheel snagpuller which has been converted into a Maritime Museum.  She is the sole survivor of the once numerous Fraser River paddlewheelers.  Onboard, you are welcome to tour the galley, mess, cabins and engine area, all restored to their original condition.  From the Museum’s
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salishan – Place by the River, formerly the Langley Centennial Museum, is located in the historic village of Fort Langley and offers a total of 3500 square feet of exhibit galleries; the National Exhibition Centre space features changing temporary exhibits on a variety of topics, including art, science, and history.
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  The Roedde House Museum is a uniquely restored Queen Anne Revival Heritage house in the heart of the West End of Vancouver. Take a stroll through the peaceful Barclay Heritage Square, sit under the gazebo or on one of the many benches, and take in the sights of Roedde
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London Heritage Farm is a 4.06-acre historical site that overlooks the south arm of the Fraser River. They offer an 1880’s farmhouse in a park-like setting, with lovely heritage and herb gardens. Check out the restored Spragg family barn, old farming equipment, a small hand tool museum, chickens, bees, allotments,
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Led by Indigenous Cultural Programmer Jordan Dawson, learn more about Coast Salish practices and the patience and skill that go into traditional wool weaving, while creating your own custom piece to take home. Ages 10+ Coast Salish Wool Weaving: Date: Nov 21, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM Venue:
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Let’s face it, living in Metro Vancouver means we get used to rain. But when the rain continues for days on end and you’ve exhausted all the indoor playgrounds and home crafts, it’s time to think outside the box. Below we’ve pulled together a list of unique activities that is
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Fall in love with the diversity of life as you explore 20,000 square feet of exhibits, visit the Allan Yap Teaching Lab, and stare through the jaws of the largest creature ever to live on Earth—the blue whale. The museum puts UBC’s natural history collections, with more than two million
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Sensory Friendly Sundays offer neurodivergent individuals, their families, and caregivers the ability to visit the museum on the third Sunday of every month. Visitors will enjoy a calm, relaxed, and safe atmosphere. Adaptations will be made to the exhibits, such as lowered lighting and sound adjustments for a more comfortable
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The annual Doors Open Richmond returns this spring as a free event on June 6 & 7, 2026. Doors Open celebrates cultural diversity and raises civic awareness by offering a look inside places of worship, cultural and civic centres, local businesses, museums, and heritage sites. Doors Open Richmond: Date: June
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Join us on the first Sunday of each month as we throw open our Museum doors with Pay-What-You-Can access to our galleries. Whether you’re a local history buff, seeking a fun family day out, or are simply curious about the lands on which we stand, we welcome you to discover
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