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MONOVA: Museum & Archives of North Vancouver

MONOVA: Museum & Archives of North Vancouver is a museum in North Vancouver, BC, part of the Vancouver guide. Cost: under $25.

115 West Esplanade · North Vancouver, BC

Why you should go…

MONOVA is the museum and archives of North Vancouver, with its museum at 115 West Esplanade. The permanent gallery, North Vancouver's Stories Live Here, explores the city through artifacts and digital content, and feature exhibits change through the year. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, with late hours on Thursday, and adult admission is $15. The archives are in Lynn Valley on Institute Road, with drop-in hours on Tuesday afternoons.

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