It’s maritime

This article is the first in a series about the VMM community written by Executive Director David Jordan.  As executive director of the Vancouver Maritime Museum, I’m always looking for ways to expand my maritime education. And there’s nothing like learning from...

This review is written by Dana Svitavsky.  Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq If you’re interested in coming-of-age stories that don’t shy away from heavy topics, you should check out Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq, a heartfelt narrative told in poetry and prose. The story...

Pirate name: Ahrrrrmeen People choose to volunteer at the VMM for many different reasons. Sometimes it’s chance. One of our most engaged volunteers, Ameen Kanji, heard about the volunteer opportunities at the Vancouver Maritime Museum from a friend at work. And he has...

Your opinion matters  IMPORTANT: FREE VISIT PROMOTION NOW CLOSED Thank you to all the amazing people who participated in this survey! We've exceeded our goals for responses, and if we continue to give out promo codes for a free visit, we worry that too many people...

Volunteer Spotlight“I volunteer at the Vancouver Maritime Museum because it is a fun work environment where I can challenge myself, meet new people and become a more experienced person.” --UkuUku was one of the first summer camp youth volunteer team members. We ran...

International Women's Day This International Women’s Day, we want to celebrate someone who strongly felt her own womanhood her entire life despite what the world often told her. I’m delighted to share this story today because I feel honoured to have had a hand in...