The Chinese Canadian Museum Society of British Columbia (CCMSBC) and the Victoria Chinatown Museum Society (VCMS) are pleased to announce that, effective October 1, 2024, the Fan Tan Alley temporary exhibition space in Victoria (operated by CCMSBC since February 2022)…

Welcoming a special guest to the museum! We were honoured to host the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, joining our Board Chair Grace Wong and CEO Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee on a tour of our exhibitions highlighting…

The Chinese Canadian Museum is undergoing a significant enhancement of our existing gallery and public space between mid-2024 to mid-2025. The museum will remain open during this renovation period, with most of the work done behind-the-scenes, and operations will continue…

Vancouver, BC (September 4, 2024) – The Chinese Canadian Museum is launching a brand new exhibition inside the Poy Family Gallery titled Reshaping Collections: Where History Meets Art from September 25, 2024 to September 28, 2025, featuring unique art creations…

Ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival 2024, the Chinese Canadian Museum and Maxim's Bakery in Chinatown are excited to announce a special offer for museum visitors! When you come to the museum, grab an exclusive discount card from our front desk to…

Starting July 31, our museum will look a little different! As we work towards enhancing and opening new education and gallery spaces, we will undergo renovations that impact the visitor experience. Our Introductory Gallery will be closed for 2 months…

The Chinese Canadian Museum is introducing its first artist print series at the museum, featuring Chinese Canadian artist Marlene Yuen and her beautiful piece "The Journeys Here". The original mural is currently featured in the "Odysseys and Migration" exhibition —…

Vancouver, BC (June 25, 2024) – On Monday, July 1, the Chinese Canadian Museum is celebrating the one-year milestone of its grand opening in Vancouver Chinatown while also commemorating the anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act — the subject of…

Victoria, BC (June 25, 2024) – The Chinese Canadian Museum (CCM) together with the Victoria Chinatown Museum Society (VCMS) in Victoria’s Fan Tan Alley is launching a new exhibition on Friday, June 28th titled “Victoria in the Time of Exclusion”…

Vancouver, BC (April 18, 2024) – The Chinese Canadian Museum (CCM) is pleased to announce they will be taking highlights of their feature exhibition The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act on the road across Canada this May…

Vancouver, BC (April 17, 2024) – The Chinese Canadian Museum (CCM) is inviting visitors to come celebrate Asian Heritage Month at the museum, where profound Chinese Canadian stories, experiences, and unique artistic contributions are highlighted and featured.  Located in the…

Victoria, BC (February 2, 2024) – The Chinese Canadian Museum in Victoria’s Fan Tan Alley is celebrating its second anniversary during Lunar New Year with special tastings, Chinese Zodiac interpretations, and an exclusive reading by award-winning Canadian author Julie Lawson.…