Vancouver Maritime Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1959 |
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| Location | 1905 Ogden Avenue Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6J 1A3 |
| Type | Maritime museum |
The Vancouver Maritime Museum is a fascinating place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It's a maritime museum, which means it's all about ships, the ocean, and the history of sailing. This museum shares the exciting stories of Vancouver's sea history and adventures in the Canadian Arctic.
The museum first opened its doors in 1959. It was a special project to celebrate Vancouver's 100th birthday! You can find it in Vanier Park, right by the water, just west of False Creek.
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Exploring the Museum's Amazing Collection
The Vancouver Maritime Museum has many cool things to see. You can learn about different types of ships and the brave people who sailed them.
The Famous St. Roch Ship
The most important exhibit at the museum is the St. Roch. This is a real, historic ship that was used for exploring the arctic. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police used it for their journeys. Imagine sailing through icy waters on this very ship!
Incredible Model Ships
The museum also has huge collections of model ships. Some of these models are incredibly detailed. You can even see historic models made entirely from cardboard or paper! There's also a very special model of a French warship called Vengeur du Peuple. This model was made around 1800 by French prisoners of war using bone.
Fun for Kids: Discovery Centre
Kids will love the Children's Maritime Discovery Centre. It's a hands-on area where you can explore and learn. There's also a cool recreation of the forecastle (the front part) of Captain Vancouver's ship, the Discovery.
Art, Books, and Outdoor Exhibits
The museum has a large collection of maritime art. It also has a big library and archives filled with old maps and documents. Outside the museum, you can see more amazing things. One is the NASA undersea research vessel called Ben Franklin. This special submarine was used by NASA to explore under the sea. You can also see the boiler from the Beaver, which was the very first steamship in the Pacific Northwest. The museum even has a small heritage harbour with old boats.
Watch Model Builders at Work
There's a special workshop where you can watch skilled craftspeople building new models. It's amazing to see how they create such detailed miniature ships.
Special Collections and Maps
The museum also holds a very important collection of items from Dr. Wallace Chung. These items tell the story of the Canadian Pacific steamships. You can also see original hand-drawn maps from Captain Cook's famous explorations of the Pacific Ocean.
See also
In Spanish: Museo marítimo de Vancouver para niños
- Maritime Museum of British Columbia
- Museum ship
- List of museum ships
