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MOV at Khatsalano Street Party!
Saturday, July 8, 2023 | 11:00am - 9:00pm
This Saturday, July 8th, MOV will be setting up a booth at the Khatsahlano Street Party! Come by to say hi to our team, and learn more about our exhibitions and programs. Also be sure to and grab some free MOV swag. 🤩
At our booth, we will have a colouring station of Metis Anishinaabe artist, Jack Gauthier's (@meyowart) "Catsahlano" piece. Jack and his wife Jenny will be selling a limited 30 copies of this print at the Two of Hearts Boutique booth at the festival. Proceeds will be shared with the Indian Residential School Survivors Society - which Jack is dedicating in his father, Edward Gauthier's name - a survivor of the residential school system. View the print here.
This 10-block street fair on West 4th Avenue, spanning from Burrard to MacDonald Street also features a wide variety of food options, bustling patios, giveaways, special activities, and licensed beer gardens. We hope to see you there!
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Why I Design: Meet Indigenous Artist & Jewelry-Maker Jody Sparrow
Saturday, July 29, 2023 | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Jody Sparrow, a talented artist, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm born and raised Coast Salish will be hosting a drop-in demonstration and discussion of his jewelry at MOV. You'll have the chance to see him in action and learn about what inspires his designs. Registrants may drop in anytime between 11:00am - 4:00pm on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Registration includes admission into Museum of Vancouver. Don't miss this opportunity to meet Jody and immerse yourself in a day of creativity at the museum!
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All We Want Is More: The Tobias Wong Project
On view until July 23, 2023
Come see why Tobias Wong remains one of Canada’s most brilliant and provocative designers! Wong was irreverent, witty and thought-provoking. He edited pieces by famous artists and designers, appropriated brand imagery and transformed everyday objects to give them new status and meaning.
His work questioned notions of authorship, originality and the value we assign to objects in our lives. This exhibition presents over 60 projects by Wong, most of them from the Tobias Wong Estate collection. Curated by MOV curator of contemporary culture, Viviane Gosselin, the exhibition relies on research that involved conducting interviews with design collaborators around the world to draw a rich portrait of the artist’s remarkable contribution.
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Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter
Women's Fashion 1750 - 2000
On view until November 2023
The most conspicuous feature of this dress is its colour, which was achieved using one of the chemical dyes popular in the 1850s and 1860s. This colour is known as "arsenic green" since that poisonous element was part of its formula. ☠️
The garment belonged to the wife of the founder of McMaster University and was worn by her at a reception held in Montreal in honour of a visit by one of Queen Victoria's sons.
The Museum of Vancouver has invited four remarkable local collectors, Ivan Sayers, Claus Jahnke, Melanie Talkington and the members of the B.C. Society of the Museum of the Original Costume (SMOC) to share their deep knowledge of costume history by showcasing pieces from their collections.
The exhibition features 43 full costumes, 5 corsets, 31 pairs of shoes, 28 hats, 10 handbags, 8 fans, and undergarments too numerous to count. Representing close to 300 individual items. Not to be missed!
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Reclaim + Repair: The Mahogany Project
Opening July 20, 2023
The mahogany that will be used in this exhibition came from a local business that specialized in designing and manufacturing boating equipment. It was harvested between the 1950s and 1970s in Guatemala and Nicaragua. When the factory closed, this leftover wood went into storage for many years. Recently, the organization responsible for the wood felt it was important to give it a second life and donated it to the MOV's upcycling design program.
This exhibition will celebrate the creativity and craft of Vancouver’s design community, while engaging with questions central to the role of design in advancing sustainability as well as social and environmental justice.
The idea for Reclaim + Repair: The Mahogany Project was born out of a desire to honour this material and the places from which it originated. This exhibition is curated by Propellor studio and in collaboration with MOV.
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The Sen̓áḵw Model at MOV
Sen̓áḵw was a thriving Squamish village for many generations until families were forced out of their homes and onto barges in 1913. The development of Sen̓áḵw signifies a coming home for the Squamish, creating a bold legacy for generations to come.
The Sen̓áḵw Model is now on display at the Museum of Vancouver in the community gallery. Come learn more about this project!
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Time Capsule Found at The Post in Vancouver
A time capsule from 1955 was discovered at The Post during construction. Museum of Vancouver helped open the capsule to unlock the secrets inside.
The time capsule was buried under the stone dedication of the Postman on November 29, 1955. Sixty-eight years later, it’s time to find out what was inside.
The time capsule was dedicated by the Honorable Robert H. Winters, the Minister of Public Works. Inside the time capsule was a copy of his speech from the day as well as the itinerary of the dedication event.
Other treasures inside the time capsule included:
- A freshly minted coin set from 1955
- Stamps in various denominations from 4 cents up to a dollar
- A photo of the Honorable Robert H. Winters, along with Public Works booklets of information from 1955
- Various photos of the Greater Vancouver area ranging in dates from 1890-1955, showing a history of the area
- 3 newspapers: The Vancouver Province, The Vancouver Herald and The Vancouver Sun, all dated November 28, 1955.
- 8 information booklets with titles such as “The Northwest Passage,” “Real Estate Values in Vancouver,” “Capilano Creek,” “Early History of the Vancouver Exhibition Association,” and “Remembrance Day 1944”
An exciting snapshot of life in Vancouver in 1955!
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Know before you go:
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Museum of Vancouver is open from Sunday-Wednesday 10:00am - 5:00pm and Thursday-Saturday 10:00am - 8:00pm.
- Please note that ticket sales end 45 minutes before closing.
- Visit MOV on the first Sunday of each month and pay what you can for admission.
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We are located at 1100 Chestnut Street in beautiful Vanier Park in the neighborhood of Kitsilano in Vancouver.
- The Museum is wheelchair, stroller and scooter accessible, including washrooms, ramps and elevators, and wide entrances and exits.
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When booked in advance, groups of 10 people or more are eligible for a discounted rate. Learn more.
- Admission is free for the people who self-identify as Indigenous.
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Chinese Canadian Museum - New Permanent Vancouver location!
The Chinese Canadian Museum is now permanently at home inside the Wing Sang Building, with the official public opening on July 1, 2023. Originally built in 1889 by Chinese merchant Yip Sang for his business “Wing Sang Company”, the Wing Sang Building is the oldest structure in Vancouver’s Chinatown. This heritage building expanded in 1902 and 1912, and housed Yip Sang’s growing family including three wives and 23 children.
“Wing Sang” in Chinese means “everlasting” — expressing an aspirational hope to live and thrive. The building is an embodiment and testament to Yip Sang’s experience and lasting legacy. The Chinese Canadian Museum is honoured to be the custodian of this important heritage site.
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