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  • Alih
    Vancouver, Canada20 contributions
    Absolutely worth visiting
    I have been here many times over the years and always enjoy it. I highly recommend a visit for anyone, local or tourist.
    Review of: Museum of Anthropology
    Written March 25, 2023
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  • Christinia J
    6 contributions
    A fun place to go
    A really fun place to go with any age! Our kids are 6-10 and there was something for everyone, including parents.
    Review of: Science World
    Written November 26, 2023
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  • Paul P
    Yelverton, UK40 contributions
    Nice Little Museum
    Nice Little Gallery & Museum to while away an hour or so in Vancouver Downtown. Very interesting background about familiar art and the artist who created it.
    Review of: Bill Reid Gallery
    Written September 10, 2023
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  • Ravi
    St. Albans, UK97 contributions
    Well worth a visit ... despite the negative reviews !!
    I don't understand the negative reviews... We thought the gallery was full of interesting works of art, and the exhibition was simply great and very challenging on issues of race and culture.
    Staff are helpful and facilities up to date although all lifts etc weren't working when we went.
    It's worth a visit when visiting vancover
    Review of: Vancouver Art Gallery
    Written November 13, 2023
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  • breggie
    Asheville, NC843 contributions
    Enjoyable
    The St Roch ship there (from 1928-54) and it’s history pre WW2 and during, is quite well done and is the icon of the museum. It came here from Halifax to rest when the city bought it, they dry docked it here, then built the A frame museum over and around it. The museum is quite nice, smallish, and worth a visit. In the long run, it’s curating is a bit dated now compared to high end museums with big budgets. We walked from Granville Island, along the water and past the large Vancouver Museum building.
    Review of: Vancouver Maritime Museum
    Written September 21, 2023
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  • scbeaches
    sc278 contributions
    beautiful garden/park
    we just walked around the gardens/park. nice area for a picnic. out of the hustle and bustle of robson st. we didn't go inside or do the tour.
    Review of: Roedde House Museum
    Written July 28, 2023
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  • Samuel B
    Norwich, UK56 contributions
    Perfect for a rainy day ☔️
    Enjoyed my time at the Museum of Van. yesterday. The first couple exhibits I wandered around weren’t really of interest, but the history of the city and it’s people and the exhibition around Asylum were incredibly interesting to me. I’d recommend checking this out on a rainy day.
    Review of: Museum of Vancouver
    Written October 23, 2023
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  • Stephen P
    Fairfield, CT725 contributions
    An unexpected gem
    An unexpected gem. This is really a very interesting museum not only about the history of the Vancouver police department but about policing. Great exhibits. Really well done.
    Review of: Vancouver Police Museum & Archives
    Written July 22, 2022
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  • Ewan M
    1 contribution
    Magnificent Bikes!
    HUGE place for bikes and gear. I don't even ride, but it was astounding. Anyone could enjoy the mechanical artwork displayed here.
    Review of: Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition
    Written August 9, 2023
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  • Judy L
    1 contribution
    I love the CSC!
    I love the Chinatown Storytelling Centre and so do all of my clients, who range from from student (field trips) to individuals and families to local team-building businesses and Destination Vancouver business referrals.

    There is a wonderful gift shop with everything from amazing books to Chinese dishes to all sorts of Chinese keepsakes that a lot of us Chinese kids grew up with (White Rabbit candies, dumplings, Chinese dishes, etc.).

    The Storytelling Centre is amazing with physical displays and a lot of interactive options. It is really a wonderful place to learn and be entertained with the impressive visual displays. The staff are always so nice, so helpful, and very knowledgeable. We are always treated warmly.

    I am so grateful that Carol Lee and the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation created this space for education and honouring the history of previous generations that sacrificed for us to have a better future.
    Review of: Chinatown Storytelling Centre
    Written November 23, 2023
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  • Iambic
    Vancouver, WA463 contributions
    Lovely and Expensive Gallery
    The gallery has a wide range of beautiful and interesting works by indigenous artists. Most works are modern, but there is a small selection of vintage and antique basketry. Works ran the gamut from ceramics to jewelry to sculpture. The prices put works outside of our budget, but if you a collector or just interested in looking, the gallery is well worth a stop while in Gastown.

    (A tip: Don't go toward opening or closing times. We stopped by one day before the scheduled closing time and found the gallery closed. We came back at the scheduled opening time, but had to wait for the staff to arrive and invite us in.)
    Review of: Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery
    Written August 19, 2023
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  • Kathrin S
    Portland, OR618 contributions
    A nice educational field trip
    I wasn't sure that I'd like this museum after reading the mixed reviews, but we enjoyed our visit. We all learned a lot.

    I agree it may not be in Vancouver's Top Ten but it'll be close up there! It was difficult to find. (Google maps struggled) but it was a good visit.
    Review of: Beaty Biodiversity Museum
    Written August 14, 2022
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  • RoadDolphin
    Shediac, Canada41 contributions
    Enjoyable visit, nice Indigenous art
    Recently moved from Gastown, but very accessible by public transit. Lots of beautiful art pieces, and also other Indigenous-made goods such as jewelry and wallets. Relaxing to browse the gallery. Knowledgable and friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit.
    Review of: Hill's Native Art Gallery
    Written June 5, 2019
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  • EE15
    Bolton557 contributions
    A little bit basic
    The museum is okay for kids but it’s on the small side and is a little bit basic. Needs a bit of a refresh and some more going on for adults.
    Review of: HR MacMillan Space Centre
    Written October 2, 2022
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  • RebeccaJanczewski
    Cardiff, UK96 contributions
    Fabulous little find!
    What a fantastic find this was, slightly off the beaten track on the hidden lake next to Stanley Park and close to the rose gardens. Fantastic volunteers told us so much about the local wildlife and were extremely passionate, knowledgeable and welcoming. We saw bald eagles flying above and baby swallows about to fledge. We were also told that if you visit at dawn or dusk you will almost always see beavers - wow! It is astonishing to think of beavers living in the city centre! Amazing! Well worth checking out! Top tip: if you enjoy your visit, consider making a small donation to keep this fab charity going!
    Review of: Stanley Park Nature House
    Written July 15, 2019
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