Galleries & museums

As Western Canada’s largest public art museum with over 12,000 artworks, the Vancouver Art Gallery showcases trailblazing contemporary and historical art from across the globe. Regular exhibitions feature works by both emerging and established artists, making it a dynamic space for art lovers.

If you’re looking for a deeper dive into Indigenous art and culture, the Museum of Anthropology at UBC is an awe-inspiring choice. This world-class institution houses and celebrates 50,000 works from across the globe, with a strong focus on First Nations of the Pacific Northwest. The museum's stunning architecture, designed by Arthur Erickson, is as much a masterpiece as the collections inside, providing a serene and reflective environment to explore the profound connections between art, culture, and community.

Want to support local artists? At Granville Island and Granville Street you can pop in and out of over 20+ independent art galleries and studios. From photography and acrylic painting to sculpting, glass art, and soapstone carvings, you’ll find endless inspiration around every corner.

When we’re immersed in nature here, it feels only natural to dive deeper into understanding it. From African parrots and a blue whale skeleton to tropical rainforests and dinosaur trackways, Vancouver offers endless opportunities to explore the wonders of the natural world. At the Bloedel Conservatory, your senses will be dazzled by diverse plant life from around the globe, while the Beaty Biodiversity Museum offers a fascinating journey through time, revealing the intricate connections that bind all life on Earth.

Look to the skies at the HR MacMillan Space Centre, where the planetarium will take you on a cosmic adventure through planets, meteor showers, black holes, and more. Can’t decide which aspect of science and nature to dive into? Head to Science World, where interactive exhibits will keep you or your family entertained for hours.