Question 1

What is the history of the Vancouver Police Museum?

Accepted Answer

Located in a historical building that was once used as the city’s morgue and Coroner’s Court, the Vancouver Police Museum was founded in 1986 as part of the department’s centennial anniversary. Its mission is to showcase the history of crime and law enforcement in Vancouver through several themed exhibits.

Question 2

Is the Vancouver Police Museum appropriate for kids?

Accepted Answer

Because of the delicate (and sometimes gruesome) nature of many exhibits, the museum is not appropriate for younger children or impressionable visitors of any age. Older kids and teens will enjoy digging into this dark side of Vancouver’s history and visiting the former morgue and courtroom.

Question 3

Do I need reservations to visit the Vancouver Police Museum?

Accepted Answer

No, the museum does not require booking your tickets in advance, though tickets are available for purchase online via the museum’s website. Alternatively, you can buy your tickets at the door. Admission includes all of the exhibits and historic spaces in the museum.

Question 4

How long does it take to tour the Vancouver Police Museum?

Accepted Answer

It takes between 60 and 90 minutes to visit the entire museum, especially if you stop to read the in-depth information posted in the six themed exhibits and visit the former morgue and courtroom. If you skim over the explanations, you can cover this small museum in about 30 minutes.

Question 5

How much does it cost to visit the Vancouver Police Museum?

Accepted Answer

An adult ticket costs C$13.50 while seniors and students pay C$12 to visit. Children 5-18 years of age pay C$10; children under 5 enter for free. There is also a family pass available for two adults and two children that costs C$35.

Question 6

Is there free parking at the Vancouver Police Museum?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no free parking at the museum. There is street parking in the surrounding Gastown and Chinatown neighborhoods. The museum is about a 15-minute walk from the Waterfront station and is quick to reach by SeaBus, SkyTrain, or Westcoast Express rail.

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