Family Day
Join us at the Vancouver Maritime Museum for Family Day 2025! This event, right in the heart of beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, promises a day filled with excitement that will entertain and educate family members of all ages.
Monday, February 17th All day - from 10am Admission: FREE - Donations welcome
Attractions
Immerse yourself in the rich maritime history of Vancouver, explore captivating exhibits, and dive deep into the world of sea exploration. Whether you’re a history buff, a maritime enthusiast, or just looking for a fun and engaging day out with the family, there’s something for everyone at Vancouver Maritime Museum. Food trucks, including Tacofino and Triple O’s, will be available onsite. There will also be opportunities to win prizes!
Family Fun
Families will have the opportunity to participate in interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and engaging educational programs. Plenty of activities will keep the family entertained during your visit, including hourly storytelling sessions, entertainment from singer & stilt walker Peter G-G, a visit from the Canadian Coast Guard, tours of The Blue Cabin and Oarlock & Sail Wooden Boat Club.
Vancouver Maritime Museum
As one of Vancouver’s most iconic landmarks, the Vancouver Maritime Museum provides a unique and historic backdrop for Family Day. The museum, dedicated to preserving the maritime history of Vancouver, British Columbia, and the Arctic, provides an unforgettable setting for a day of fun, learning and exploration.
We can’t wait to welcome you and your family to Family Day at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Please be advised that Family Day is a popular event, and you may be asked to line up to enter the museum or certain areas.
The museum features wheelchair accessibility, stroller parking, baby-changing facilities, and a low-sensory room.
Donate to the Vancouver Maritime Museum
Our Family Day is FREE and open to everyone in the community, however as a charity, the Vancouver Maritime Museum greatly relies on your support. One of the ways you can support us is by donating to the museum. Become a donor today and help us chart a course for maritime education and discovery, bringing diverse voices and perspectives to life!
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FROM OUR FRIENDS ON FAMILY DAY
Our friends at the Museum of Vancouver are also celebrating Family Day with admission by donation. Plus, they are presenting 3 Crows Productions’ Raven at 1:00pm. This play for kids about how Raven stole the sun is filled with lighthearted humour and audience participation. Tickets are $10 and you can book yours here: museumofvancouver.ca/raven