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Vancouver's story begins here. #AtMOV
We are open seven days a week!
🕔 Sun—Wed: 10am—5pm
🕗 Thu—Sat: 10am—8pm

Book tickets & learn more about the MOV: http://bit.ly/39tFYvm
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Introducing the Vanier Park Pass!⁠

Ships, Stars and Stories in Vanier Park⁠
3 Attractions. 1 Ticket.⁠

The Vanier Park Pass is your ticket to three unique experiences at a great deal!⁠

✔️ Get your pass here: www.tiqets.com/en/vancouver...
Join Squamish beaders Jason Nahanee and Joanne Natrall for a day of beadwork! Make a pair of earrings in either a Santa or Elf style. Expect hands-on guidance, traditional techniques, and leave with a beautiful piece of wearable art

Buy Tickets: www.showpass.com/advanced-beading/
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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A new exhibition at the @museumofvan.bsky.social , co-produced by @sfu-fhs.bsky.social , invites visitors into the often-invisible world of those living with the life-altering effects of COVID-19.

Learn more about this amazing #SciComm exhibition: https://bit.ly/4qlzeCC

#LongCOVID
October 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
👑 Sunday, October 19, 2025
👑 Long Live Kings: Drag King Histories

Learn more about this event at All The Kings at www.showpass.com/long-live-kings-mov/ and get 30% off with code: HISTORY. See you on October 19!⁠
October 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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October 19th at @museumofvan.bsky.social catch the "Long Live Kings: Drag King Histories" panel hosted by Romi Kim/SKIM with legendary Kings Edward Malaprop, Buster Cherry, Luke Wolf, and Theo Rhetical, sharing stories, insights, and reflections on the #Vancouver drag scene.
Long Live Kings: Drag King Histories — MOV | Museum of Vancouver
Ever wondered what Vancouver’s Drag King scene looked like? Did you know there is a long history of drag kings before you? Long Live Kings, a web series that was created and stars some of the local ...
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October 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Only 4 spots left! 🧑‍🏫🧑‍🏫🧑‍🏫🧑‍🏫
Secure your spot today: www.showpass.com/pro-d-day-at-mov-2025/
Attention teachers! Looking for a workshop for Provincial Pro-D Day this October 24th? Join the MOV Education Team for a day of learning, networking, and professional development!

✏️ Space is limited—don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow educators!: www.showpass.com/pro-d-day-at...
October 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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It was standing room only at today's Living with Long Covid exhibit at the @museumofvan.bsky.social!

I was moved to tears by some of the personal stories on display. Such a great event
October 5, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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A new exhibition at the @museumofvan.bsky.social, co-produced by FHS, invites visitors into the often-invisible world of those living with the life-altering effects of COVID-19.

The exhibit runs from Oct 4, 2025 to March 22, 2026

🔗: bit.ly/4pUPA4V

#SFU #SFUResearch #MOV #LongCOVID #KT #KM
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October 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Today is Truth and Reconciliation Day and we're offering admission by donation to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (www.irsss.ca).

Please note we expect the day to be busy and be patient with our limited staff.⁠

🧡 We are open 10am-5pm (Last entry: 4:30pm).

#TruthAndReconciliation
September 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
We made a little video about the Lions Gate! www.instagram.com/reel/DCXOqFF...
September 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Only 4 tickets left! 🎫🎫🎫🎫

Secure your spot: www.showpass.com/ink-from-elsewhere-fall
September 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Attention teachers! Looking for a workshop for Provincial Pro-D Day this October 24th? Join the MOV Education Team for a day of learning, networking, and professional development!

✏️ Space is limited—don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow educators!: www.showpass.com/pro-d-day-at...
September 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Attention teachers! Looking for a workshop for Provincial Pro-D Day this October 24th? Join the MOV Education Team for a day of learning, networking, and professional development!

✏️ Space is limited—don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow educators!: www.showpass.com/pro-d-day-at...
September 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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The program wraps up with performances by the starring kings themselves Theo Rhetical, Jeff Garbage, Percy Pegg, and Velvet Ryder.

Learn more about this event: museumofvancouver.ca/long-live-kings
September 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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We will have a lively panel hosted by Romi Kim/SKIM with legendary Kings Edward Malaprop, Buster Cherry, Luke Wolf, and Theo Rhetical, sharing stories, insights, and reflections on the city’s drag scene.

Special thanks to @spacecentreyvr.bsky.social

🏳️‍🌈 Ticket info: showpass.com/long-live-kings-mov/
September 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Ever wondered what Vancouver’s Drag King scene looked like? Did you know there is a long history of drag kings before you?

Long Live Kings, a web series that was created and stars some of the local artists themselves. Watch three on the big screen at the MOV where history becomes queer.
September 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
There are a couple events at the MOV highlighted here! Hope you can join us!
September 18, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Upcoming Truth and Reconciliation programs at the MOV!

🧡 One in Spirit Writing Workshop with Randy Fred:
museumofvancouver.ca/one-in-spirit

🧡 Film Screening: The Great Salish Heist:
museumofvancouver.ca/the-great-salish-heist
September 17, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Ever wondered what Vancouver’s Drag King scene looked like? Did you know there is a long history of drag kings before you?

Long Live Kings, a web series that was created and stars some of the local artists themselves. Watch three on the big screen at the MOV where history becomes queer.
September 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Back by popular demand, we're hosting another Ink from Elsewhere: Natural Dyes from Invasive Plants with Joshua Ralph, this time for the Fall Edition on October 12!⁠ 🍂⁠

Learn more: www.showpass.com/ink-from-elsewhere-fall

#InkMaking #DyeMaking #NaturalDye #NaturalInk #InvasivePlants #ArtWorkshop
September 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Discover the wonders of Vancouver with the Vanier Park Pass!
Explore the Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver Maritime Museum (official), and H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.⁠

All for over 20% off! ⛴️🪐🏛️

Visit Ships, Stars, and Stories, all in one spot.

Grab your pass here: www.tiqets.com/en/vancouver...
September 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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ICYMI: We were thrilled to read about this new UVic and @museumofvan.bsky.social program for journalism students focused on telling the stories of climate survivors. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Climate survivor stories spotlit in new Museum of Vancouver journalism project
A new six-year journalism project involving the University of Victoria and the Museum of Vancouver hopes to share the voices of people directly affected by climate disasters around the world.
www.ctvnews.ca
September 8, 2025 at 5:54 AM
The Black Spaces Summit & Symposium 2025 is back better than ever!

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC
Tickets: Free RSVP
September 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
We're looking for volunteers to help out this Fall 2025 across a range of areas 🍁🍂⁠

From data entry to organizing office supplies, supporting events, and maintaining the garden—there’s something for everyone!⁠

If you're interested, please submit your application here: forms.gle/dPasjJFCmZpW...
September 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Over 50 years has gone by since Bruce Stewart took these photos of False Creek. Not much is recognizable now. Story and photos: evelazarus.com/false-creek-...
False Creek in the '70s | Eve Lazarus
Over 50 years has gone by since Bruce Stewart took these photos of False Creek. Not much is recognizable now
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August 31, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Do you know when Labour Day became a statutory holiday in Canada? Try our quiz on labour history in Canada!
Labour History in Canada
History, politics, arts, science & more: the Canadian Encyclopedia is your reference on Canada. Articles, timelines & resources for teachers, students & public.
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August 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM