Loved it but 2nd floor was closed





Interested in an immersive cultural experience? Want to connect to the people and places of our past? Excited to dive deeper into history and significant stories that shaped Canada? Join a complimentary tour or explore on your own at the Chinese Canadian Museum — the first of its kind in Canada. Located in the oldest brick building in Vancouver's Chinatown, the museum elevates the diverse history and voices of Chinese Canadians across the country. The space features 3 storeys of exhibitions, an immersive gift shop, and a rooftop garden, as well as a recreated 1930s living room and one of the oldest, most historic school rooms in Vancouver — the Vancouver Chinese Independent School in 1914. A must-visit attraction in Vancouver, the Chinese Canadian Museum provides an invigorating, engaging, and transformative experience for present and future generations. The museum is open Wed. to Sun., and is perfect for families, history buffs, art and museum lovers, and culture enthusiasts.
With three storeys of exhibitions, visitors can explore and interact with our multiple exhibitions that highlight stories and experiences of Chinese Canadians. This includes two floors of temporary exhibitions, including the feature gallery space, as well as permanent exhibitions on the 3rd floor highlighted by one of the oldest school rooms in Vancouver. The museum is located inside one of the oldest brick buildings in Chinatown. There is also an immersive retail store on the first floor called 1889 Trading Co.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ticket to Immersive Museum in Chinatown lasts about 45 min–2h. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $13 per person for this Vancouver experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in ZH-TW, CMN, YUE, EN, EN, ZH-CN.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 4 verified reviews; it is run by Chinese Canadian Museum.
Loved it but 2nd floor was closed
This is set in the oldest building in china town. Downstairs is an exhibition about Chinese-Canadian pop culture. This was a bit lost on us, probably aimed more at folks from the Chinese community. It seemed very well done and we really wanted to engage with it but we had never heard any of the artists celebrated. Upstairs was a nice exhibition about some of the experiences of the Chinese Canadian community. This was really interesting.
Amazing hidden treasure in the middle of Vancouver Chinatown. Don't let its diminutive front fascia fool you - it's massive inside. The museum is immaculately designed and the exhibits are well-curated. The interactive exhibits in particular are neat and add a wonderful, unique touch to the tour experience. Highly recommended.
Estava passando e me deparei com o museu, fiquei feliz por entrar. Paguei o preço de estudante CAD 12.00, o normal custa uns CAD 15.00 ou 16.00. Fui super bem recebida, me entregaram mapas e segui o percurso. Se não fosse por esses museus, jamais conheceria a história da imigração chinesa para o Canadá e a importância dessa comunidade na construção do país. Me emocionei várias vezes. No museu você encontra documentos históricos, registros e imagens da trágica e cruel realidade chinesa no Canadá. No terceiro andar um lindo museu com móveis originais do primeiro dono do prédio. Vale demais a visita. Destaque pra o atendimento impecável e gentil de todos os funcionários. Além de tudo, você consegue assistir a 2 documentários que são exibidos exclusivamente neste espaço. _______ I stumbled upon the museum while walking by and was happy to go inside. I paid the student price of CAD 12.00, while the regular ticket costs around CAD 15.00 or 16.00. I was warmly welcomed, provided with maps, and followed the exhibition path. If not for museums like this, I would never have learned about the history of Chinese immigration to Canada and the vital role this community played in building the country. It was an emotional experience. The museum showcases historical documents, records, and photos of the tragic and harsh reality faced by Chinese immigrants in Canada. On the third floor, there’s a beautiful exhibit with original furniture from the building’s first owner. It’s absolutely worth the visit. Special mention to the impeccable and kind service from all the staff. On top of that, you can watch two exclusive documentaries shown only in this space.
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