Explore Vancouver History: Museum of Vancouver Offers Digital Access to Centenary Collection
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Travelers planning a cultural itinerary in Canada can discover the rich story of Vancouver through the Museum of Vancouver (MOV). Originally founded in 1894 as the Art, Historical and Scientific Association, the institution has accumulated a diverse vast collection over more than a century, featuring historical, ethnographic, archaeological, Asian studies, and natural history items.

A Shift Toward Local Heritage

While MOV initially focused on displaying world curiosities to local residents, the museum shifted its strategic vision in 2009 to focus on showcasing the story of Vancouver to the world. Recent additions to the collection aim to reflect the city's growth, shifting community directions, and everyday memories that shape local identity.

Digital Access and Ethical Collections
Visitors and researchers can explore the museum's holdings remotely via openMOV, a publicly accessible online database featuring digitized images supported by municipal and heritage grant projects. In addition, MOV acts as custodian for Indigenous belongings from the Pacific Northwest and globally, operating under an updated Repatriation Policy established to support ethical collecting and decolonization efforts.

