FEATURE EXHIBIT
Celebrating
Squamish Culture

MONOVA
GIFT SHOP

Now available online!
Browse our wide range
of cultural gifts & treats...

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 Tuesdays
At The Archives

In the heart of Lynn Valley
VISIT HERE FOR DETAILS

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

Gifts to be Shared, Protected, and Carried Forward

June, 2026 – March, 2027

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What’s On at the Museum

Wed, Sep 30

MUSEUM OPEN – Truth & Reconciliation Day

Truth & Reconciliation Day

In honour of the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (Sep 30), join us for a day of cultural experiences and reflection, led by MONOVA’s Indigenous Cultural Programmers, Jordan Dawson & Tsawaysia Spukwus.

Visitors of all ages will be welcomed to engage in hands-on activities, guided tours, and thoughtful games developed to inspire meaningful dialogue about the history of Indigenous rights.

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10AM: DOORS OPEN

All Day Activities include:

- Coast Salish Wool Weaving
- Beading
- Rock Painting
- Orange T-Shirt Crafting
- Educational Games

11AM: Indigenous-led Gallery Tour

11:45AM: Storytelling Session (Phyllis’ Story)

1PM: Indigenous-led Gallery Tour

1:45PM: Storytelling Session (When We Were Alone)

2:15PM: Coast Salish Cultural Sharing with Drumming & Singing

2:30PM: Traditional Food Sharing with Tea and Bannock

3PM: Indigenous-led Gallery Tour

3:45PM: Storytelling Session (Coast Salish Legend)

5PM: DOORS CLOSE

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Audience: All Ages
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Pay-What-You-Can

Coast Salish Programming is generously sponsored by

Thu, Oct 1

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, Oct 2

Campfire Storytime

Campfire Storytime 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, Oct 3

Campfire Storytime

Campfire Storytime 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

Walks With History: Shipyards

Experience the rich history of North Vancouver across two unique walking tours that celebrate the place we call home.

Uncover the rich history of North Van’s iconic Shipyards District. This 60 min tour will surprise and delight with diverse stories of shipyard workers at the Burrard Drydock during WW2.

Audience: All Ages
Time: 11AM & 1PM
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, Oct 4

Campfire Storytime

Campfire Storytime 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

Walks With History: Shipyards

Experience the rich history of North Vancouver across two unique walking tours that celebrate the place we call home.

Uncover the rich history of North Van’s iconic Shipyards District. This 60 min tour will surprise and delight with diverse stories of shipyard workers at the Burrard Drydock during WW2.

Audience: All Ages
Time: 11AM & 1PM
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, Oct 7

Thu, Oct 8

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

Fri, Oct 9

Campfire Storytime

Campfire Storytime 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, Oct 10

Campfire Storytime

Campfire Storytime 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

Walks With History: Shipyards

Experience the rich history of North Vancouver across two unique walking tours that celebrate the place we call home.

Uncover the rich history of North Van’s iconic Shipyards District. This 60 min tour will surprise and delight with diverse stories of shipyard workers at the Burrard Drydock during WW2.

Audience: All Ages
Time: 11AM & 1PM
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, Oct 11

Campfire Storytime

Campfire Storytime 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

Walks With History: Shipyards

Experience the rich history of North Vancouver across two unique walking tours that celebrate the place we call home.

Uncover the rich history of North Van’s iconic Shipyards District. This 60 min tour will surprise and delight with diverse stories of shipyard workers at the Burrard Drydock during WW2.

Audience: All Ages
Time: 11AM & 1PM
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

Sensory Friendly Sunday

Third Sunday, Monthly
AT THE MUSEUM

Archives Drop-in Day

Tuesdays, Weekly
AT THE ARCHIVES

ALL EVENTS

ALL EXHIBITS

From The Inlet (Blog)

A Century of Grouse Mountain Resort

In our latest feature on The Inlet, we reflect on the way Grouse Mountain shows up in our archival collection in celebration of Grouse Mountain Resort’s 100th year. Written by Georgia Twiss, Reference Historian.

READ FULL ARTICLE

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

Quick Links

STREETCAR 153

STORY OF STREETCAR 153

FEATURE EXHIBIT
Celebrating
Squamish Culture

June 2026 - March 2027

MONOVA
GIFT SHOP

Now available online!
Browse our wide range
of cultural gifts & treats...

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 Tuesdays
At The Archives

In the heart of Lynn Valley
VISIT HERE FOR DETAILS

12:30PM – 4:30PM