Vancouver Maritime Museum, Maritime museum in Vanier Park, Vancouver, Canada
The Vancouver Maritime Museum is a museum in Vanier Park that displays ship models, navigational instruments, and maritime artifacts related to Pacific Northwest maritime history. The collection spreads across several galleries covering different aspects of regional seafaring heritage.
The museum was founded in 1959 during Vancouver's centennial celebration and houses the St. Roch, a vessel that navigated the Northwest Passage in both directions. This establishment and ship anchor the museum's history to major moments in Arctic exploration.
The Children's Maritime Discovery Centre teaches young visitors about ocean and ship traditions through interactive displays. This section shows how the museum connects families to maritime culture through hands-on experiences.
The museum sits within a park with walkways and green spaces that make a visit comfortable. Plan time for both outdoor areas and indoor galleries if you want to explore the entire location.
The collection includes a bone model of the French warship Vengeur du Peuple created by prisoners of war around 1800. This intricately crafted artwork shows how captives used creativity during their confinement.
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