PERMANENT
GALLERY
EXHIBIT

North Vancouver’s Stories Live Here

Highlighting the themes of Passion for Place, Industry and Enterprise, and Connections, visitors to MONOVA’s Main Exhibit Gallery will learn about North Vancouver through a combination of physical artifacts and digital content.

FEATURE
GALLERY
EXHIBIT

Are We There Yet? The Sustainable Transportation Journey

On Display until Mar 1, 2026

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What’s On at the Museum

Sat, Oct 25

Campfire Capers

Campfire Capers sessions will explore the stories of the North Shore through artifacts, sensory play, songs and hands-on activities.

Audience: Children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.
Time: 10:30AM – 11AM
Included with admission

Discovery Session
Explore a variety of historical and scientific topics, while participating in fun activities and knowledge-building games!

Audience: All ages
Time: 11AM – 4PM
Included with admission

Gallery Tour

Join us for a guided gallery tour in MONOVA’s Main Exhibit Gallery. Explore North Vancouver through photographs, artifacts and stories of the people who have called these lands their home since time immemorial.

Whether you’re a North Vancouver local or from somewhere around the world, you’re invited to ask questions, share your stories, and connect with others on the tour. We’ll learn together on our tour with you!

Audience: All Ages
Time: 1:30PM
Included with admission

Ghostly Galleries: Halloween Torchlight Scavenger Hunt

Experience MONOVA in a whole new light (or lack thereof) this Halloween!

Grab your flashlight to search for clues and hidden mysteries among the ghosts of North Vancouver.

This family friendly experience includes a haunting flashlight scavenger hunt, festive crafts, and treats.

Time: 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Audience: All Ages
Included with admission

Sun, Oct 26

Streetcar Stories

Drop into our museum lobby to visit Streetcar 153 and hear stories from its colourful past. From the early days of public transit to World War II and the advent of buses and cars, our interpreter will introduce you to some of the people who worked on and rode the streetcars, and the impact they had on North Vancouver’s changing community.

Audience: All Ages
Time: 10:30AM – 11:30AM
Included with admission

Gallery Tour

Audience: All Ages
Time: 1:30PM
Included with admission

Ghostly Galleries: Halloween Torchlight Scavenger Hunt

Experience MONOVA in a whole new light (or lack thereof) this Halloween!

Grab your flashlight to search for clues and hidden mysteries among the ghosts of North Vancouver.

This family friendly experience includes a haunting flashlight scavenger hunt, festive crafts, and treats.

Time: 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Audience: All Ages
Included with admission

Wed, Oct 29

Thu, Oct 30

Discovery Session
Explore a variety of historical and scientific topics, while participating in fun activities and knowledge-building games!

Audience: All ages
Time: 11AM – 4PM
Included with admission

Kids’ Night Out – Monthly Drop-off Program

Back by popular demand for not one but TWO additional dates, Kids Night Out is an opportunity for YOU to enjoy a night on the town, while we entertain your little ones at the museum.

This two-hour program offers vibrant cultural learning experiences through arts, crafts, games and gallery time – perfect for ages 5 – 11!

Oct 30 & Nov 27

Audience: Ages 5 – 11
Time: 5:30PM – 7:30PM
$30 per child

Fri, Oct 31

Campfire Capers

Campfire Capers sessions will explore the stories of the North Shore through artifacts, sensory play, songs and hands-on activities.

Audience: Children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.
Time: 10:30AM – 11AM
Included with admission

Discovery Session
Explore a variety of historical and scientific topics, while participating in fun activities and knowledge-building games!

Audience: All ages
Time: 11AM – 4PM
Included with admission

Sat, Nov 1

Campfire Capers

Campfire Capers sessions will explore the stories of the North Shore through artifacts, sensory play, songs and hands-on activities.

Audience: Children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.
Time: 10:30AM – 11AM
Included with admission

Discovery Session
Explore a variety of historical and scientific topics, while participating in fun activities and knowledge-building games!

Audience: All ages
Time: 11AM – 4PM
Included with admission

Gallery Tour

Audience: All Ages
Time: 1:30PM
Included with admission

Sun, Nov 2

Create & Connect

On the first Sunday of each month, we throw open our Museum doors to all with Pay-What-You-Can access to our galleries and collections.

Featuring a whole host of family-friendly activities, come on down & join us in celebrating North Van’s diverse cultures and communities.

This month (Nov, 2025) – Create & Connect returns to celebrate Dia De los Muertos, a Latin American tradition that remembers loved ones who have departed. Bring a photo of a loved one who has passed away to place on our community ‘ofrenda’ and honour their life.

Time: 11AM – 2PM
Audience: All Ages
Pay-What-You-Can

Generously Supported By

Latin History Month Permanent Gallery Tours

Celebrate the fascinating historic and cultural connections of North Vancouver and Latin America.

Though separated by distance, our communities share deep ties, from shipping and trade, to immigration, to the ongoing stories and lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples.

Learn more across these unique tailored tours, offered in Spanish, English, and Portuguese

Time: Spanish 11:30AM | English 1:30PM | Portuguese 2:30PM
Audience: All Ages
Pay-What-You-Can

Discovery Session

Explore a variety of historical and scientific topics, while participating in fun activities and knowledge-building games!

Audience: All ages
Time: 11AM – 4PM
Included with admission

Gallery Tour

Audience: All Ages
Time: 1:30PM
Included with admission

Wed, Nov 5

MUSEUM CLOSED IN PREPARATION FOR MAKING HISTORY

Making History – Signature Fundraiser

Join us in Making History on November 5 for our first annual cocktail-style fundraiser featuring a traditional welcome from Proud Little Warriors, live music by Brockton School’s World Music Program and The Canoe Sun Trio, featuring J. Knutson (formerly of Spirit of the West), a thrilling live auction hosted by MC Fred Lee, a silent auction, and exclusive after-hours access to our exhibitions and galleries.

Audience: Ages 18+
Time: Doors at 6:30PM
$250 per ticket

Thu, Nov 6

Beaded Pin-Making for Indigenous Veteran’s Day

Make a beaded brooch with MONOVA’s Indigenous Cultural Programmer, Tsawaysia Spukwus for Indigenous Veterans Day.

Learn about veterans from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations who served in the First & Second World Wars and make a beautiful keepsake.

MONOVA will donate $5 from each workshop ticket to The Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Campaign in support of their annual giving drive.

Audience: Ages 16+
Time: 6PM – 9PM
$40 / $35 conc.

Generously Supported By

Fri, Oct 7

Campfire Capers

Campfire Capers sessions will explore the stories of the North Shore through artifacts, sensory play, songs and hands-on activities.

Audience: Children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.
Time: 10:30AM – 11AM
Included with admission

Discovery Session
Explore a variety of historical and scientific topics, while participating in fun activities and knowledge-building games!

Audience: All ages
Time: 11AM – 4PM
Included with admission

MONOVA: MUSEUM OF NORTH VANCOUVER

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FALL/WINTER HOURS

Last admission 30 mins before closing.

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MUSEUM STORE

Shopping at the Museum Store supports exhibits, programs, and outreach.

Featuring works made and/or designed by local and Northwest Coast artists including jewellery, accessories, clothing, games, toys and books.

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Create & Connect – Monthly Family Fun

Nov 2
AT THE MUSEUM

Beaded Pin-Making for Indigenous Veteran’s Day

Nov 6
AT THE MUSEUM

Timeless Tales – Monthly Seniors Program

Nov 13
AT THE MUSEUM

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From The Inlet (Blog)

Nineties Nostalgia in the District of North Vancouver Photograph Collection

In our latest feature on The Inlet, we flash back to The Nineties and reminisce on this particularly memorable decade for North Vancouver. Written by Georgia Twiss, Reference Historian.

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IN LYNN VALLEY

ARCHIVES OF NORTH VANCOUVER

Search online for photographs, maps, plans, film, oral histories and more.

SEARCH THE DATABASE

Visit us onsite in Lynn Valley to view records and collections.

BOOK YOUR VISIT TO THE ARCHIVES

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STREETCAR 153

STORY OF STREETCAR 153

Are We
There Yet?

The Sustainable Transportation Journey

Feature Gallery Exhibit

Jul 3, 2025 - Mar 1, 2026

Making
History

A Night of Community, Culture & Celebration

Signature Fundraiser

Nov 5

Sensory Friendly
Sundays

The Third Sunday of every month
VISIT HERE FOR DETAILS

GET YOUR MONOVA
ANNUAL FAMILY PASS

LEARN MORE

Learn About MONOVA's
2025/2026
School Programs

Visit Here for Details

Drop-in Mondays
At The Archives

In the heart of Lynn Valley
VISIT HERE FOR DETAILS

12:30PM – 4:30PM

What’s On at the Museum

MUSEUM CLOSED IN PREPARATION FOR MAKING HISTORY

MONOVA: MUSEUM OF NORTH VANCOUVER

FALL/WINTER HOURS

MUSEUM STORE

EVENTS

Create & Connect – Monthly Family Fun

Beaded Pin-Making for Indigenous Veteran’s Day

Timeless Tales – Monthly Seniors Program

Nineties Nostalgia in the District of North Vancouver Photograph Collection

ARCHIVES OF NORTH VANCOUVER

Quick Links

STREETCAR 153

EXTRAORDINARY

NORTH VANCOUVER

EXTRAORDINARY

MUSEUM

Museum

Friends Society

Archives

Newsletter

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Are We There Yet?

The Sustainable Transportation Journey

Feature Gallery Exhibit

Jul 3, 2025 - Mar 1, 2026

Making History

A Night of Community, Culture & Celebration

Signature Fundraiser

Nov 5

Sensory FriendlySundays

The Third Sunday of every month VISIT HERE FOR DETAILS

GET YOUR MONOVA ANNUAL FAMILY PASS

LEARN MORE

Learn About MONOVA's 2025/2026 School Programs

Visit Here for Details

Drop-in Mondays At The Archives

In the heart of Lynn Valley VISIT HERE FOR DETAILS

12:30PM – 4:30PM

What’s On at the Museum

MONOVA: MUSEUM OF NORTH VANCOUVER

FALL/WINTER HOURS

MUSEUM STORE

EVENTS

Create & Connect – Monthly Family Fun

Beaded Pin-Making for Indigenous Veteran’s Day

Timeless Tales – Monthly Seniors Program

Nineties Nostalgia in the District of North Vancouver Photograph Collection

ARCHIVES OF NORTH VANCOUVER

Quick Links

STREETCAR 153

EXTRAORDINARY

NORTH VANCOUVER

EXTRAORDINARY

MUSEUM

Museum

Friends Society

Archives

Newsletter

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Are We
There Yet?

Making
History

Sensory Friendly
Sundays

The Third Sunday of every month
VISIT HERE FOR DETAILS

GET YOUR MONOVA
ANNUAL FAMILY PASS

Learn About MONOVA's
2025/2026
School Programs

Drop-in Mondays
At The Archives

In the heart of Lynn Valley
VISIT HERE FOR DETAILS