The Maritime Museum of BC has an extensive collection of items that have mostly been donated by the community. Since the Maritime Museum of BC started in 1955, it has collected objects, archives, photographs, library books, and even boats, all with significant meaning to maritime history and culture in BC. The collections are the cornerstone of the Maritime Museum of BC; they are actively used for research and are being preserved for generations to come.
35,000
Artefacts
8,500
Reference Books
15,000
Photos
554
Linear Feet of Archives
Our Fleet
Our Collections
The Maritime Museum of BC has an extensive collection of objects, archives, photographs, library books, and even boats, all with significant meaning to maritime history and culture in BC. The collections are available for research–click through to explore today!
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Museum Assistance Program in support of our collections management and preservation.
Donate to the Collection
Preserve maritime history and donate your objects and stories to preserve BC’s maritime heritage for future generations.