Vancouver Museums - There are many interesting museums and art galleries to pay a visit to when touring the city of Vancouver. For starters, one of the largest collections of West Coast Native artifacts throughout the world can be found within this city’s Museum of Anthropology.
For an array of artworks, the Vancouver Art Galley can be found within the center of the city. Science lovers may want to check out the Telus Science World, located close to False Creek. To explore the history of the city, the Vancouver Museum is situated within the same place as the Space Centre.
Museum of Anthropology
6393 Northwest Marine Dr.
Vancouver, Canada
One of the best collections of Northwest Coast First Nations art can be found at this museum. On the premises, an outdoor area offers an array of exhibits, such as ten totem poles.
British Columbia Golf Museum
University of British Columbia, 2545 Blanca St.
Vancouver, Canada
This museum is the only museum on golf that you will find throughout Canada. Some of the features you will be able to enjoy include history, art and interactive displays.
Vancouver Police Museum
240 E. Cordova St.
Vancouver, Canada
This museum was established to pay tribute to the hard working men and women in blue throughout Vancouver. Some of the things you will be able to enjoy on the premises include tools used for solving crimes, as well as the techniques that police use.
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby St. (Robson Square)
Vancouver, Canada
This art gallery can be found located in the heritage building, which once served as a courthouse. Dating back to 1911, you will encounter an interesting neoclassical design, as well as numerous British Columbia pieces of art.
Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden Ave.
Vancouver, Canada
This museum is a great place to visit when you are interested in the history of maritime in the area. At this location, you will find the Royal Canadian Mounted Police schooner.
Vancouver Museum
1100 Chestnut St.
Vancouver, Canada
This is Vancouver's oldest museum, founded in 1894, and it claims the largest permanent collection of any civic museum in Canada. The focus is on the heritage of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, including quality artifacts representing the Northwest Coast First Nations.
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