Sensory Friendly
Sundays

The Third Sunday of every month
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Learn About MONOVA's
2025/2026
School Programs

Drop-in Tuesdays
At The Archives

In the heart of Lynn Valley
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12:30PM – 4:30PM

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

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) Feature Exhibit

Coming this June, 2026

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What’s On at the Museum

Wed, Mar 4

MUSEUM OPEN – NO PLANNED PROGRAMS

Thu, Mar 5

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

After Hours Thursdays

Explore our Museum after hours with Pay-What-You-Can admission every Thursday eve!

Be it date-night, an evening of family fun, or your own cultural excursion, step into our galleries and let curiosity be your guide as the stories of North Vancouver come to life under a whole new light

Audience: All ages
Time: 5PM – 8PM
Pay-What-You-Can

Generously Sponsored by

Fri, Mar 6

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, Mar 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

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

Sun, Mar 8

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

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, Mar 11

Thu, Mar 12

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

After Hours Thursdays

Explore our Museum after hours with Pay-What-You-Can admission every Thursday eve!

Audience: All ages
Time: 5PM – 8PM
Pay-What-You-Can

Generously Sponsored by

Kid’s Night Out – Monthly Drop-off Program

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!

Mar 12
Time: 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Audience: 5 – 11
$30 Per Child

Fri, Mar 13

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, Mar 14

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

Indigenous Artisan Market

Back in time for the spring season, join us on March 14 as local Indigenous Artisans set up shop to sell, share, and demonstrate their wares.

Artists for our spring market include beaders, carvers, jewelry makers, wool weavers, and more! PLUS, from 12-3pm participate in family activities, including Coast Salish wool weaving.

Mar 14
Time: 11AM – 4PM
Audience: All ages
Free Market Entry

Coast Salish Programming is generously sponsored by

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, Mar 15

Sensory Friendly Sunday

Sensory Friendly Sundays offer neurodivergent individuals, their families, and caregivers the ability to visit the museum on the third Sunday of every month. Visitors will enjoy a calm, relaxed, and safe atmosphere. On Sensory Friendly Sundays, adaptations will be made to the exhibits, such as lowered lighting and sound adjustments for a more comfortable visit. A quiet space will also be available for visitors who need a break.

Audience: All Ages
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Included with admission

Generously Supported By

Streetcar Stories

Audience: All Ages
Time: 10:30AM – 11:30AM
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

MONOVA: MUSEUM OF NORTH VANCOUVER

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OPENING HOURS

Last admission 30 mins before closing.

PLAN YOUR VISIT TO THE MUSEUM

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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EVENTS

Pay What You Can Day

First Sunday, Monthly
AT THE MUSEUM