The Maritime Museum of BC

Western Canada Heritage Vessel Registry Ceremony
2026-09-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver)
During this inaugural ceremony for the Western Canada Heritage Vessel Registry, the first cohort of seven registry vessels will be announced, and the 2027 application period launched in the Maritime Museum of BC gallery.

The Western Canada Heritage Vessel Registry (WCHVR) is dedicated to recognizing and preserving historically significant vessels built in Western Canada. The Registry promotes high standards of preservation, raises public awareness of maritime heritage, and supports the sustainable conservation of our floating history. A permanent, publicly accessible record is maintained for each vessel on the Registry.

Pay-What-You-Can Fridays
2026-09-18 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-09-25 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-10-02 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-10-09 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-10-16 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-10-23 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-10-30 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-11-06 00:00 - 23:59 and 7 more dates
We believe that our maritime heritage should be available to everyone. To ensure our galleries are as inclusive as possible, we have introduced Pay-What-You-Can Fridays.

Every Friday, we invite you to visit the museum and choose an admission price that works for you. This initiative is designed to ensure that everyone in our community can engage with our nautical stories, regardless of financial barriers.

“Sea” you soon!

Museum Closed
2026-09-20 00:00 - 2026-09-21 23:59, 2026-09-27 00:00 - 2026-09-28 23:59, 2026-10-04 00:00 - 2026-10-05 23:59, 2026-10-11 00:00 - 2026-10-12 23:59, 2026-10-18 00:00 - 2026-10-19 23:59, 2026-10-25 00:00 - 2026-10-26 23:59, 2026-11-01 00:00 - 2026-11-02 22:59, 2026-11-08 00:00 - 2026-11-09 23:59 and 6 more dates
The Maritime Museum of BC is open Tuesday – Saturday from 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
