Vancouver Maritime Museum

This was one of my favourite places on Earth as a kid. I can't tell you how excited I was to go with my grandma (repeatedly). If I had kids in my circle now, or visitors from out of town, I would take them without hesitation. Support Vancouver museums! ❤️

The Vancouver Maritime Museum is a fascinating attraction that offers a unique glimpse into the history of seafaring in Canada. The museum features a wide range of exhibits, including models of historic vessels, shipbuilding tools, and maritime art. The displays are well-designed and engaging, providing a fascinating insight into Canada's maritime heritage. The museum is easily accessible by public transportation and offers affordable admission prices. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and there is a gift shop and café on-site. Overall, the Vancouver Maritime Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in naval history and maritime culture.

Among Vancouver's museums I feel like this one is often overlooked! What most people don't realize is that there's some really good stuff here! It's not all ships and containers (I mean those are cool too). In recent years there's an increased emphasis on Inuit and First Nations exhibits. Things are well kept and theres a lot to take in!

Really neat, specialized museum housed in a unique structure. Some of the exhibits and spaces are a bit old, but the main exhibit - the St. Roch - was well-maintained and housed in an impressive space. I liked how we could climb up to the ship's deck and even explore parts of its interior, include parts of the lower deck. Shoutout to the staff member manning the ship - he was very friendly and willing to answer our questions. There was also a host of exhibits surrounding the ship that gives great information on the ship's background and history. For a casual visit, an hour would be good.

What a beautiful museum! Our 2 and 4 year old kids greatly enjoyed the exhibitions and seeing pieces of history. Would love to come back again next time.

This museum provides a fascinating history to the people's and the discovery of Vancouver and Canada from a maritime perspectice. One special feature is that it houses the complete RCMP St. Roch vessel which was the first schooner to circumnavigate North America and second ship to go through the important Northwest Passage (it can be boarded and explored). The guided tours are especially informative. It is easy to spend half a day here. Onsite small pay parking lot.

It was so much fun. A lot of information had taken us a little over an hour to walk through it all. Even had a large vessel indoors that you could walk on and through. The price value is well worth the museum. I am not from Vancouver but I will return.

We went for the family day promotion where admission was free for all. We got there shortly after they opened and the parking lot was already packed (their parking lot is quite small to begin with). However, we were able to find street parking a few blocks away. As it was a public holiday, the place was packed. We've been here a few times before but when the children's play area was under renovation. We were pleasantly surprised that the play area was open and it was definitely the highlight. There are a ton of hands-on independent play activities including dress up, building blocks, and stuffed puppet animals, to name a few. One part of our visit that was quite uncomfortable was a professional photographer who was actively taking photos of kids. Originally I thought they were a parent, until I saw that they were taking photos of every kid in the space. I may have missed a notice saying that photos would be taken on this day but I know many folks who would have an issue with this as not all parents/guardians will give consent to people taking photos of their child. In the gallery room, I believe to celebrate family day, they provided some complimentary snacks. It would have been nice to have had some labels to identify all of the foods for those with dietary restrictions or allergies. The only thing I recognized was bannock. It would have also been nice to know where each of the food was catered from. We were only able to stay for about 45 minutes but overall, we had a good time. By the time we left, there was a line outside that went all the way to the parking lot, probably due to the free admission.

I visited the Vancouver Maritime Museum with my family and it was our second time there. We had a wonderful experience once again! The RCMP ship on display is incredibly well-preserved and it's amazing to see how well the ship has been maintained over the years. But what really stood out to us was the kid's playground. It's been recently renovated and it's incredibly family-friendly, which made our visit even more enjoyable. Our child had a blast playing there and it was a great way to break up the museum visit for them. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, which added to the welcoming atmosphere. We were fortunate enough to attend a family event on Family Day and the free cookies and drinks were a nice touch. Our child loved them! We highly recommend the Vancouver Maritime Museum for anyone looking for a fun and educational day out with the family.

After 12 years in Vancouver, finally came here to check it out. Pretty interesting for kids as well. My 6 year old boy was very exited to check real 100 years old ship from inside. Its not big museums, but where else you can see 100 year old ship and go on board?