Museum of Vancouver

1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC

Museum of Vancouver

1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC

Capacity: 100 people

About Museum of Vancouver

For cultural cachet, host your next event at the Museum of Vancouver! The Museum of Vancouver is a unique and historical venue. Built for Canada’s centennial and opened in 1968, the building is one of Vancouver’s architectural gems, making it a one-of-kind venue to host a myriad of special events, receptions and business meetings. Situated in Vanier Park near Kitsilano Beach, the Museum boasts stellar views of English Bay, Stanley Park, and the North Shore Mountains. The Museum’s variety of special exhibitions and programs means there’s always an inspiring energy within its walls.

Package Pricing

MOV Boardroom

Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

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$150 - $720 /event
Pricing for all event types

$150 - $720

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History Room + MOV Garden Patio

Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

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$594 - $1,392 /event
Pricing for all event types

$594 - $1,392

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Joyce Walley Room

Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

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$986 - $1,877 /event
Pricing for all event types

$986 - $1,877

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MOV Lobby (subject to exclusive buyouts at $1000+)

Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

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$986 - $1,877 /event
Pricing for all event types

$986 - $1,877

Per Event

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Event Spaces

History Room and MOV Garden Patio

Maximum Capacity: 200
General Event Space

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History Room and MOV Garden Patio

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 200

The History Room and adjacent MOV Garden Patio feature unobstructed views of Vanier Park, English Bay, the West End, Stanley Park and the North Shore mountains. This venue is located on the lower level of the Museum and the Patio itself is surrounded by our Native Plant Garden. Its location is only steps away from the duck ponds, bike paths and overlooks the open green space of Vanier Park. The History Room and MOV Garden Patio are ideal for events looking to incorporate both indoor and outdoor space. It also features dual door access to the Patio, which are perfect for wedding ceremonies and special entrances.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 60 People

Reception
Capacity: 200 People

Theater
Capacity: 100 People

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Features

Joyce Walley Room

Maximum Capacity: 200
General Event Space

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Joyce Walley Room

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 200

The Joyce Walley Room is our multipurpose venue. The space features 13-foot floor-to-ceiling windows making it the ideal location for receptions, meetings, workshops and family events. It has unparalleled views that look out over Vanier Park, English Bay, the West End, Stanley Park and the North Shore mountains through a panoramic wall of glass.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 130 People

Reception
Capacity: 200 People

Theater
Capacity: 120 People

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Features

MOV Boardroom

Maximum Capacity: 12
Fixed Board Room

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MOV Boardroom

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Fixed Board Room | Maximum Capacity: 12

The Museum of Vancouver’s Boardroom is located on the lower floor and is a private meeting space for small meetings, training seminars or lectures. A feasible option for companies in need of a meeting space, as well as a perfect off-site venue for your monthly training/management meetings.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Conference
Capacity: 12 People

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Features

MOV Lobby

Maximum Capacity: 200
General Event Space

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MOV Lobby

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 200

This iconic space embodies the unique building design which takes after the circular Planetarium situated directly above it. The Lobby is our primary registration area which is shared with the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and is best used to maximize rental venues capacities and create flow between multiple spaces.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 200 People

Amenities

Features

Location

Venue Types

Amenities

Handicapped Accessible
Outdoor Function Area
Outside Catering Allowed
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 100
Number of Event/Function Spaces: 4
Special Features: - Add on discounted Museum admission passes, per guest for a self-guided tour of our current exhibitions. - Add on Curator Talk & Tour of our exhibition spaces - Add on an adult scavenger hunt to your reception or for your next team building activity.