SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 and SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026
Free Tours: The Suitcase Project
Experience The Suitcase Project through the eyes of photographer and curator Kayla Isomura.
Kayla will share behind-the-scenes stories about working with participants, shaping the exhibition, and exploring the contemporary relevance of internment and incarceration today.
Dates: January 25 and 31, 2026
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Tickets: Free with admission. Meet at the Museum’s front desk.
Please note that photos and video may be captured at this event. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the guide/photographer know.
Monday, February 16, 2026
Make & Play: Family Day at the Museum of Vancouver
Make something together this Family Day at the Museum of Vancouver. Drop in throughout the day to explore hands-on activity booths led by local Vancouver artists and crafters. Each booth offers a free, all-ages creative activity, with the opportunity to browse and purchase handmade goods directly from the artists.
Families of all kinds are welcome. Whether you come with kids, grandparents, chosen family, or on your own, these short, playful activities are designed to be easy to jump into—no experience required!
Come play, create, shop and connect with Vancouver’s creative community at MOV.
Activity booths are free to access in the lobby but regular Museum admission applies if you’d like to visit the galleries.
Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
Time: 11:00am-4:00pm
Location: Museum of Vancouver, Upper Lobby
saturday, February 21, 2026
BC Heritage Week: Black History Tour & Tasting
We welcome you on a walking tour that explores the history, culture, and lived experiences of Black and African-descent communities in British Columbia, highlighting stories often left untold. Guided through the backyards and gardens of the Museum of Vancouver and the Vancouver Maritime Museum, participants will learn about the powerful legacies of Black changemakers such as Feilding Spotts, Sylvia Stark, Howard Estes, and the Alexander family. The tour concludes with a post-walk discussion and tasting of African cuisine in the Maritime Museum’s gallery.