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...

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

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/

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.

There are a couple events at the MOV highlighted here! Hope you can join us!

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

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.

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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-...

Do you know when Labour Day became a statutory holiday in Canada? Try our quiz on labour history in Canada!

Throughout this week, I am taking a nostalgic look at school supplies in Canada. When you ask for a duotang elsewhere in the world, you may get some confused looks. But in Canada, most Canadians are going to know exactly what you want. This is Canada's story of duotangs! 🧵 1/5

We’re pleased to hear the Hands On! International Conference for children’s museums and cultural professionals is coming to Liverpool this November 📍 Early bird tickets for the event, hosted by Eureka! The National Children’s Museum, end this Sunday – more information: handson.eureka.org.uk

🗳️ Vote for Us!⁠ ⁠ The MOV has been nominated for Best Museum in The Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver 2025 Awards! 🏆⁠ Click the link below and send your support ⁠(open until 11pm. on August 31)⁠: fl6myeqzzm6.typeform.com/to/mYNopyrQ

Come for the launch of Billy-Ray Belcourt’s newest book on September 23rd at @museumofvan.bsky.social !! www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-idea-of...

The debossed MOV journals are back by popular demand! ⁠ Stop by the MOV gift shop to pick up one of our colourful debossed MOV journals. Only $24.99, and available in a range of MOV colours or a traditional appointment book black. Pick up your supplies for work or school that help support the MOV!

Love this! We also offer a seniors’ rate at the MOV.

When was the last time you were inside? You should visit!

Only 10% of First Nations in B.C. have been able to significantly repatriate items that settlers stole decades, even centuries ago, notes a new report.

The former Emily Carr University of Art + Design building on Granville Island will soon become an arts and innovation hub, and 221A is hoping to lead the transformation with a proposal that highlights Indigenous textile innovation. www.createastir.ca/articles/gra...

See you tomorrow! 🏳️‍🌈🛍️💖 The Market will take place in the MOV’s upper lobby and is a celebration of Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer and/or LGBTQA+ artists. Discover amazing art, crafts and goodies from talented local makers who are here to share their creations with you on Saturday, August 16, 2025.⁠

We love a good pun 🤭

Some very imaginative ways of representing struggle, conflict and protest in the history of Vancouver @museumofvan.bsky.social. Lots of ideas to take back to @leedsmuseums.bsky.social

“Going to the museum, finding them, having them come home — every step of it has been truly amazing and really emotional.”

Deadline extended | Become a mentor for the next Mentoring for All cohort 🧠 Our next cohort will be kicking off a 12-month mentoring journey together in January 2026, and we want you to join us – whether you're a seasoned mentor or it's your first time giving it a go. Apply by 18 August 👇

📣 Advanced Beading Workshop with Joanne Natrall, Jessica Natraoro, and Doris Paul⁠ Sunday, August 31, 2025⁠ You’ll get to choose your own project—either a pair of earrings or a barrette. Expect hands-on guidance, traditional techniques, and leave with a beautiful piece of wearable art.⁠

🪑 Draw Yourself a Seat!: An Observational Drawing Workshop⁠ Sunday, August 24, 2025⁠ ⁠ Take a closer look at design, form and function in this 2-hour drawing workshop. Taught by artist and educator Ellie Martin! Learn more and book your spot here: museumofvancouver.ca/draw-yoursel...

📣 Advanced Beading Workshop with Joanne Natrall, Jessica Natraoro, and Doris Paul⁠ Sunday, August 31, 2025⁠ You’ll get to choose your own project—either a pair of earrings or a barrette. Expect hands-on guidance, traditional techniques, and leave with a beautiful piece of wearable art.⁠

Take a Seat and Beat the Heat!⁠ Cool off at the MOV, our AC is on, and the chairs are waiting⁠! ⁠ Looking for a breezy summer activity? Come chill out in our air-conditioned building and explore two featured exhibitions about the art, history, and future of chairs.⁠

📚 Join Massy Books (@massybooks.bsky.social), Raincoast Books, MacMillan Children's Publishing, Capilano University Library, and Angeline Boulley for the launch of Sisters in the Wind, on September 6th, 2025 at 3pm at the Museum of Vancouver! ⁠ Learn more here: museumofvancouver.ca/sisters-in-t...

Join us this summer for our “Growing Together: Garden Walking Tour” Presented by Afro Van Connect and Black Space Media INC in partnership with the MOV and the Vancouver Maritime Museum.⁠ 🌱 Saturday, August 23, 2025⁠ or 🌱 Sunday, September 14, 2025⁠ museumofvancouver.ca/growing-toge...

🪑 Draw Yourself a Seat!: An Observational Drawing Workshop⁠ Sunday, August 24, 2025⁠ ⁠ Take a closer look at design, form and function in this 2-hour drawing workshop. Taught by artist and educator Ellie Martin! Learn more and book your spot here: museumofvancouver.ca/draw-yoursel...

From Catastrophe to Community was awarded to Holman and a team of researchers, curators, journalists & artists, co-directors @museumofvan.bsky.social @sfu.ca @trentuniversity.bsky.social University of Denver Colorado, University of Stirling, Université du Québec à Montréal, York University. #SSHRC

The Museum of Vancouver has a great exhibit on activism in the 60s and the local music scene, and a temporary exhibit about chairs. #yvr #vancouver #museum

The tree displayed as a sanded “cookie” or disc at the Museum of Vancouver germinated in 1093. It was logged along the banks of the Nitinat River in 1968. Nearly 60 years later, old-growth trees in TFL (tree farm license) 44 along the river are under threat of logging by Western Forest Products.

Stir visits the Museum of Vancouver to learn more about two new exhibitions on display there, Deep-Seated Histories and Future Makers, that are all about the fascinating stories behind chairs: www.createastir.ca/articles/mus...

Get ready for our Land & Love Pride Market on August 16! The Market will take place in the MOV’s upper lobby for a day celebrating Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer and/or LGBTQA+ artists. Discover amazing art, crafts and goodies from talented local makers who are here to share their creations with you 🏳️‍🌈💝

Evelyn Roth Live at MOV: Wearable Art Performed with Live Music and Dance⁠ | Friday, July 11, 2025⁠ RSVP for this free event here: museumofvancouver.ca/evelyn-roth-live

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...

We had a visit with City of Vancouver Councillor, Lucy Maloney (@lucymaloney.bsky.social) yesterday! It was a pleasure to give her a tour of our exhibitions and collections storage and share some insights as well as info about upcoming projects.

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How the MOV is working toward repatriation, community engagement and research that reconnects Indigenous belongings to their histories.

This Canada Day, bring your curious spirit to the Museum of Vancouver for a scavenger hunt full of fun, facts, and Canadian surprises! ⁠ ⁠ Search high and low through our History Galleries, crack clever clues, and uncover stories that celebrate the many layers of this place we call home.⁠

The @museumofvan.bsky.social opens a major new exhibition, The Work of Repair: Redress & Repatriation at the Museum of Vancouver, just in time for National Indigenous Peoples Day. Learn more about the exhibition in this @pancouver.bsky.social article: pancouver.ca/the-work-of-...

✔️ Changes to Admission Prices Adults (18+): $23.00 Seniors (65+): $18.00 Students (with ID): $18.00 Youth (13-18): $18.00 Children (12 and under) accompanied by an adult (up to 6 per adult; additional children will be charged at the youth rate): Free Individuals self-identifying as Indigenous: Free

The Work of Repair: Redress & Repatriation at the Museum of Vancouver will be on display starting June 20. More details in the story link: www.createastir.ca/articles/mus...

Created in partnership with Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU)’s Wilson School of Design and the Museum of Vancouver (MOV), Future Makers: Chairs by New Designers offers critical reflections on the history of everyday material. www.createastir.ca/articles/mus... @museumofvan.bsky.social