Vancouver Maritime Museum

NOW OPEN – NEW EXHIBIT
Chart Attack! Stories of BC's coast and beyond as told by the nautical charts of the Maritime Museum The Teekay Gallery now features an exhibit of rare and fascinating antique nautical charts from the Museum’s collection. The charts literally ‘map out’ the history of BC and tell the story of British Columbia and the Arctic and the role of charts in the history of the province. Through the stories of those that charted our waterways, the vessels they used and the nautical charts produced, visitors learn about the rich maritime heritage of the province and how charts have been used for political and tactical purposes, in warfare, settlement and sovereignty.
Tales from the Vault: Incredible Treasures and Stories from the Maritime Museum's Collections The Maritime Museum invites you to take a look at its best-kept secret, the hidden treasures from the vaults that lie deep beneath the galleries. This new exhibit, Tales from the Vault: Incredible Treasures and Stories from the Maritime Museum’s Collections is recently opened. Dredged up from the depths, taken out of the dark places where few have ventured save a few brave curators, you can see incredible things - the flag from a doomed Arctic expedition, recovered flying over the graves of dead heroes, the secrets of a ship engaged in the dangerous business of rum-running, remnants of the ill-fated Titanic, and mysterious artifacts that may be evidence that Asian seafarers visited these shores before European explorers. Come see our treasures and their incredible stories.
New Port of Vancouver Gallery in CMDC Historically the Port of Vancouver (Burrard Inlet) has been centre stage for economic development in the City of Vancouver. The earliest business (mills and shipyards) started on the shores of Burrard Inlet and their presence continues to define the city and the Port. The Maritime Museum and the Port both share an interest in telling the story of the Port and its development and together developed a new gallery that opened this past summer. The gallery focuses on the historical development of the Port including its facilities and impact from both an economic and environmental perspective. The 700 square foot gallery is organized into four thematic areas that provide interpretive information on the history of the port, size and location of the port and its facilities; environmental impact; and economic impact. Our thanks to the Port of Vancouver for their support.
Our first past exhibit is online now! Click on the image
Virtual on-line tours of both the St Roch and Ben Franklin!	St Roch Ben Franklin
The Hidden Treasures database project was funded by the British Columbia’s Digital Collections Program. The Vancouver Maritime Museum acknowledges the support of the British Columbia Arts Council and the British Columbia Museums Association.