Make sure to visit or book an appointment with our research team on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
In-person appointments are located at the teacher’s desk inside The School Room exhibition.
- Interpret and locate Chinese Immigration (C.I.) certificates
- Explore digital archive materials
- Researching Chinese Canadian history
Step into a side of Montreal you’ve never seen. This exhibition unveils a rarely seen archive of Chinese Canadian life from 1945 to the 1960s, sourced from the McCord Stewart Museum.
“Friendship. Style. Montréal. Discover the hidden archive…” Step into a side of Montréal you’ve never seen. This exhibition unveils a rarely seen archive of Chinese Canadian life from 1945 to the 1960s, sourced from the McCord Stewart Museum. Featuring the work of Chong Hong Ho, Arthur Lee, Samuel Lee, Peter Wong, and Chuck Yip—self-taught photographers who captured friendship, swagger, and everyday flair—it reveals a world where Chinese Canadians shaped the city’s sense of style and cool. ——————————- Got a family snapshot from 1945–1960s? Share your photo of Chinese Canadian style, spirit, and friendship—your image could be featured in our upcoming exhibition alongside photographs from the McCord Museum collection. Email: exhibitions@chinesecanadianmuseum.ca
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Plan your visit
We are located in Vancouver’s Historic Chinatown
Wednesday to Sunday (and statutory Mondays) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last entry at 4:30 p.m. Holiday hours: Dec. 24 & 25 – CLOSED Dec. 26 to 28 – OPEN Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 – CLOSED
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We thank them for their commitment to cultural celebration and community storytelling.
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