Hours and Tickets
Admission options
Explore the museum’s wonders with a one-day general admission ticket, or unlock year-round access and exclusive perks with one of our membership options.
Admission prices:
Adult: $22 plus GST
Student/Senior/Youth: $17.50 plus GST
Children 5 & under are free with a paying adult (max 2 free children per 1 adult)
Family Pass (includes 2 adults/4 children) $48.50 plus GST
Individuals self-identifying as Indigenous: Free
For Groups of 10 or more, please see the Groups & Tours information.
Special Admissions
Canoo Access Pass
BC Museums Association Membership (BCMA Owl Card Program)
Canadian Museums Association (CMA) Membership
International Council of Museums (ICOM) Membership
Vancouver Attractions Prepaid Admission
Access 2 Card
Please note: These special admissions/promotions will only be honoured when presented at the Vancouver Maritime Museum admissions desk during in-person ticket sales.
Hours
TUESDAY TO SUNDAY:
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOURS
Christmas Eve: 10am – 2pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: 10am–5pm
New Year’s Day: Closed
STATUTORY HOLIDAYS (EXCLUDING CHRISTMAS):
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please note that ticket sales will end 30 minutes before closing.
Memberships
Memberships are a great way to enjoy the museum year-round. Pass benefits include:
- Unlimited free museum visits
- Invitations to openings and special events
- 10% discount in the museum shop
- Discount on public family programs (subject to availability)
- 2 free days passes for your friends
- Special offers with partner museums and attractions
Pay What You Can: First Sunday of Each Month
Visit the Vancouver Maritime Museum on the first Sunday of each month and Pay What You Can for admission.
We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to explore the rich maritime history and captivating exhibits that our museum offers, regardless of financial means.
Ships, Stars & Stories in Vanier Park
Explore the best of Vanier Park with the Vanier Park Pass—your ticket to 3 unique experiences at a great deal!
Discover Vancouver’s history at the Museum of Vancouver, step aboard maritime adventures at the Vancouver Maritime Museum, and journey through the cosmos at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
All 3 attractions are located just steps apart in beautiful Vanier Park, near Kitsilano Beach, on the ancestral village site of Senáḵw. With the Vanier Park Pass, you can visit all 3 in a single day—or spread your visits across different days.
Save over 20% when you purchase the attractions together! Terms & Conditions Apply.
Hop-On, Hop-Off Trolley Stop Now at Vanier Park
Exploring Vancouver just got easier. The Great Canadian Trolley Company now includes a hop-on, hop-off stop at Vanier Park, making it simple for visitors to arrive right at the heart of the city’s Museum District.
With the trolley’s flexible hop-on, hop-off service, visitors can:
- Arrive directly at Vanier Park without the need for a car
- Explore the museums at your own pace
- Continue their journey through Vancouver’s top neighbourhoods and landmarks
The trolley route connects Vanier Park to key destinations across the city, including Stanley Park, English Bay, Granville Island, and downtown Vancouver.