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Burnaby Village Museum

Explore. Learn. Relax. Stroll down the streets of a typical 1920s village. Demonstrations, activities, vintage carousel rides & special events. Open seasonally.
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For further details please visit https://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/EN/main/visit/hours-rates.html. Spread across 10-acres in Deer Lake Park, Burnaby Village Museum is where history comes to life. Museum Interpreters welcome visitors and give demonstrations in the homes, businesses and shops. Popular stops include the blacksmith, the print shop, the Indigenous Learning House and the General Store

. A whirl on the carousel, a visit to the tram, and a treat from Mae's Cafe are all 'must' experiences!

05/29/2026

Wrapping up ! We’re highlighting "Rooted: Chinese Canadian Stories in Burnaby"—a beautifully illustrated book that brings together stories, photographs and voices from Burnaby’s community.

Through family memories, oral histories and archival images, "Rooted" highlights the people who helped shape the city through farming, small businesses, community spaces and everyday resilience—while also acknowledging the impacts of anti‑Asian racism and the strength of community activism.

Available in two bilingual editions—English with Simplified Chinese and English with Traditional Chinese—this book honours a century of history, courage and belonging. You can purchase the books at the Carousel gift shop for $39.95, plus tax.

Excerpts from "Rooted," featuring North Burnaby Wonton House, 2023. Learn more at https://ow.ly/rbyl50YZ4PT.

05/26/2026

Foundations of Bookbinding: The Art of Journal Making 📖

Try your hand at the timeless craft of bookbinding in this beginner‑friendly, hands‑on workshop. Create and take home your own beautiful journal—perfect for writing, sketching or gifting.

📅Saturday, June 13
⏰9 am–12:30 pm
👤Ages 18+
🎟️Register: https://ow.ly/Wu8u50YZ4Fr

05/21/2026

Beneficial Bugs 🐞🌱

Who’s helping and who’s harming your garden? Join a Garden Educator from SPEC (Society Promoting Environmental Conservation) to learn how to identify beneficial insects and pests and how to keep your garden healthy using organic techniques. A hands‑on session for curious gardeners of all ages!

📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 9 am–1 pm
👤 Ages 6+ (parent participation required for children under 13)
🎟️ Register: https://ow.ly/ciiS50YZ4Aw

05/19/2026

🏛️✨ Night at the Museum ✨🏛️

After‑school fun meets history and creativity! Kids ages 6–12 are invited to explore museum exhibits, uncover stories from the past, play games and create their own works of art during this exciting evening program. A playful, hands‑on way to experience the Museum after hours.

📅 Friday, June 12
⏰ 6-8 pm
✨ Ages 6-12
🎟️ Register: https://ow.ly/EBY450YZ4k4

05/15/2026

Long weekend plans? 🎉 We’re open on Monday, May 18! Enjoy hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, heritage buildings and a spin on the carousel.

📍 Open 11 am–4:30 pm (last entry at 4 pm)
🎟️ Free admission, carousel rides are $2.71 plus tax

05/14/2026

Name That Vegetable! 🌱🥬

Put your food knowledge to the test this !
Can you match these leafy greens to their names?

From baby bok choy to choy sum, these vegetables are more than ingredients—they’re part of the story of Chinese Canadian farming, foodways and community life in Burnaby. 🌾

👇 Drop your guesses in the comments and see how many you get right!

Image credit: excerpt taken from the "Chinese Canadian History in Burnaby Resource Guide," 2022.

Learn more at HeritageBurnaby.ca (search: 971.1 CHI)

Answers: zoom in at the bottom right corner.

05/13/2026

Relax, stamp and get creative 🌿 Unwind after work with a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn mono-printing techniques using invasive-plant inks to stamp beautiful patterns onto wood “tree cookies.” Take home your unique creation and enjoy a calming, nature-inspired evening of art and discovery.

🖌️Indigenous Plant Printing on Wood
🗓️ Friday, June 19
⏰ 5:45-7:15 pm
✨ Ages 16+
🎟️ Register: https://ow.ly/tJR250YYnKQ

05/11/2026

Korean Bossam Party! 🔥🥬

Roll up your sleeves and dig into Bossam—a beloved Korean feast made for sharing. Learn to prepare melt‑in‑your‑mouth pork belly, wrap it in crisp cabbage or lettuce, and load it up with ssamjang, spicy radish salad, fermented shrimp sauce, garlic and fresh chilies. Cook, wrap and feast together in a lively, hands‑on class celebrating Korean hospitality, tradition and joy. Come hungry—it’s a communal party! 🥬🔥

🥬It's a Korean Bossam Party
🗓️ Thursday, June 4
⏰ 6-8:30 pm
✨ Ages 16+
🎟️ Register: https://ow.ly/eEQ150YWNMt

05/08/2026

📺 A Taste of History: Scraps and Dragons 🍜May is , to celebrate we're sharing a story about Larry and Kathy Lee and the Chinese Canadian restaurants that helped shape Burnaby. A moving look at family, food and resilience—created with and Burnaby Village Museum.

Be sure to visit Stride Studios to view the original Dragon Inn pillars. "delecTABLE: Burnaby Food Journeys" is the museum's feature exhibition, on view until January 3, 2027.

Video credit: BV020.28.6 (HeritageBurnaby.ca)

05/06/2026

Unwind, sip and craft 🌿 Step into a calm, evening workshop and make your own lemon balm salve, sample teas from upcycled invasive plants, and learn about local ecosystems. Perfect for easing into the weekend with hands-on fun, delicious aromas and a chance to take home something natural and soothing.

🍵Lemon Balm Salve and Invasive Teas
🗓️ Friday, June 5
⏰ 5-7:30 pm
✨ Ages 16+
🎟️ Register: https://ow.ly/BytN50YSyVX

Address

6501 Deer Lake Avenue
Burnaby, BC
V5G3T6

Telephone

16042974565

Website

http://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/

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