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Chinese Canadian Museum

51 East Pender Street · Vancouver, BC

Why you should go…

The Chinese Canadian Museum is Canada's first museum dedicated to the history, culture and contributions of Chinese Canadians. It occupies the historic Wing Sang Building at 51 East Pender Street in Vancouver's Chinatown and opened on July 1, 2023, the centennial of the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act. The museum presents changing and traveling exhibitions, public and private guided tours, school programs and a retail store, and is open Wednesday through Sunday.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

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