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Sundays

The Third Sunday of every month
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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

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, Feb 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

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, Feb 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

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

Mon Feb 16

FAMILY DAY – MUSEUM OPEN

BC Family Day ’26

Promising a full day of fun for the entire family, enjoy a whole host of cultural activities & performances celebrating the diversity of the place we call home. Featuring the opening of our latest Community Exhibit ‘From Routes to Roots: A Newcomer’s Journey to North Vancouver’, activities also include caricature art, a comics workshop, Squamish culture sharing, crafts and more…

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

Generously sponsored by

From Routes to Roots: A Newcomer’s Journey Across North Vancouver

Alongside our Family Day activities, join us for the launch of our latest Community Exhibit.

From Routes to Roots: A Newcomer’s Journey Across North Vancouver celebrates the vibrant places and cultures of 12 newcomers to BC. This inspiring exhibit explores the unique stories of our 2026 ‘New Voices’ volunteers who, over 16 weeks, came together to create a cultural project about their experiences of the place they now call home.

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

Generously sponsored by

Wed, Feb 18

Thu, Feb 19

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: 11AM – 4PM
Pay-What-You-Can

Generously Sponsored by

Fri, Feb 20

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, Feb 21

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

Coast Salish Wool Weaving

Led by Indigenous Cultural Programmer Jordan Dawson, learn more about Coast Salish practices and the patience and skill that goes into traditional wool weaving, while creating your own custom piece to take home.

Time: 1PM or 3PM
Audience: Ages 10+
$25 / $15 Concession

Coast Salish Programming is generously sponsored by

Gallery Tour

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

Sun, Feb 22

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

AT THE ARCHIVES – Tracing Home Histories: A Guide To North Vancouver Heritage Homes

In association with North Shore Heritage and the City and District of North Vancouver Heritage Advisory Committees, learn how to research your home’s history, find out about local heritage programs, and uncover the stories behind North Vancouver’s most treasured buildings.

Followed by a chance to explore our Archives with expert staff.

Time: 1PM – 4PM (Presentation @ 1:30PM – 2:30PM)
Audience: All ages
Donations Welcome

Gallery Tour

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

Wed, Feb 25

Thu, Feb 26

Coffee Mornings at MONOVA – For Social Seniors

Join us for MONOVA’s monthly seniors’ mixer, featuring freshly-brewed tea & coffee and a revolving array of special guest talks, behind-the-scenes tours, and unique cultural activities.

The perfect way to start your day.

Time: 10AM – 12PM
Audience: Seniors
Pay-What-You-Can

Generously Supported 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

After Hours Thursdays

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

Audience: All ages
Time: 11AM – 4PM
Pay-What-You-Can

Generously Sponsored by

Fri, Feb 27

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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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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Pay What You Can Day

First Sunday, Monthly
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