The North Vancouver Museum and Archives, a new institution looking to inform about and celebrate the history of North Vancouver, has announced that it will be opening its doors early next year.
The new date is delayed from the original plan to launch in fall, allowing for more time to prepare. The majority of the North Vancouver Museum’s initial exhibits have been completed, and will be delivered and installed at beginning in October.
The Museum’s 16,000-foot space includes a permanent gallery and “hub space”, as well as community meeting spaces, a terrace and space for visiting feature exhibits. The City and District of North Vancouver, as well as the BC Arts Council, are providing funding for the project.
The museum grew out of a series of exhibits held around the city. These include a retrospective of local photographer Jack Cash, held at the Community History Centre and now available online, and an exhibit about North Vancouver’s experience in World War II at the Delbrook Recreation Centre.
Both pop-up and permanent exhibits use tools like brochure printing and social media to help spread awareness. The North Vancouver Museum and Archives hopes to use their space to host events relevant to the community.
The North Vancouver Museum and Archives is now set to open in January or early February of 2021. It is located on West Esplanade, in the ground floor of the Promenade at the Quay condo building.
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339 2nd St. West
North Vancouver, BC V7M 1E2
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Mon: 9:00 - 5:00
Tue: 9:00 - 5:00
Wed: 9:00 - 5:00
Thu: 9:00 - 5:00
Fri: 9:00 - 5:00
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed