Chinese Canadian Museum Unveils New Military Exhibition: “A Soldier for All Seasons: Chinese Canadians in the Second World War”
Developed in collaboration with the Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War Vancouver, BC (May 12, 2025) – With May being Asian Heritage Month, the Chinese Canadian Museum,…
Din Tai Fung named as Supporting Partner for “Dream Factory” exhibition
As the Chinese Canadian Museum prepares to launch our feature exhibition "Dream Factory: Cantopop Mandopop 1980s–2000", we are delighted and honoured to have Din Tai Fung as a Supporting Partner, as they open their first Canadian restaurant in the heart…
Odysseys and Migration exhibition opens at the Royal BC Museum
Delve into the unique migration journeys that have shaped Chinese Canadian experiences and identities with Odysseys and Migration, on now through May 3, 2026, at the Royal BC Museum. Produced by the Chinese Canadian Museum, Odysseys and Migration spans the…
Pre-order The Paper Trail book, stay tuned for book launch event
Want to learn more about the Chinese Canadian Museum’s inaugural exhibition “The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act”? We’re thrilled to announce that pre-orders are now open for the exhibition’s new book written by curator Catherine Clement. This…
Renovation Update: Museum Closed For Two Weeks
As we move forward with enhancing exhibition and public spaces, the museum will be closed from February 19 to March 2, 2025. We appreciate your patience and can’t wait to welcome you back to explore the museum! Stay tuned for…
Lunar New Year Festivities at the Chinese Canadian Museum
January 25, February 1 & 2: Year of the Snake Themed Crafts, Board Games and Treats Vancouver, BC (January 16, 2025) – The Chinese Canadian Museum is hosting various family-friendly Lunar New Year festivities to celebrate the Year of the…
A Year in Review: Take a lookback at 2024!
As we take a look back at 2024, the Chinese Canadian Museum has made significant progress with key accomplishments — working in collaboration with community partners including federal, provincial and municipal governments, academia, historical and cultural organizations, community collaborators including…
Chinese Canadian Museum Board Chair Grace Wong Wins National Philanthropy Day’s Giving Hearts Award 2024
Congratulations to Grace Wong, our Board Chair, for receiving the National Philanthropy Day's Giving Hearts Award 2024 for Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser! Your dedication and commitment to the museum is truly inspirational, and together, we celebrate this remarkable recognition. The Giving…
Chinese Canadian Museum Wins Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Museums: History Alive!
Vancouver, BC (November 14, 2024) – The Chinese Canadian Museum is proud to announce it has won this year’s Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Museums: History Alive!, Canada’s most prestigious history museum award. The award is a partnership…
Mourning the passing of former B.C. Premier John Horgan
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of former B.C. Premier John Horgan, who was instrumental in the formation of the Chinese Canadian Museum. In 2017, then Premier Horgan made a commitment to establish the Chinese Canadian…
Results of the “Echoes of Exclusion” poetry contest 2024
We were honoured to receive submissions from poets across Canada for the Chinese Canadian Museum’s inaugural poetry contest on the Chinese Exclusion Act. Out of the thirty-seven entries received that were written in English and Chinese, eleven were selected by…
Chinese Canadian Museum announces new exhibition to honour Chinese Canadian war veterans
Set to open in 2025, the Exhibition is produced with the Chinese Canadian Military Museum in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the end of WWII Vancouver, BC (November 4, 2024) – The Chinese Canadian Museum is honoured to announce…