Vancouver Police Museum, Vancouver

Name: Vancouver Police Museum
Address: 240 E Cordova St, Vancouver, V6A 1L3, Canada
Telephone: +1 604-665-3346

#104 among attractions in Vancouver

Museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Vancouver Police Museum & Archives opened to commemorate the centennial of the Vancouver Police Department and the City of Vancouver, British Columbia in 1986. Located at 240 E. Cordova Street adjacent to Vancouver's Gastown, the museum is housed in a building that was purpose-built in 1932 for use by the City Coroner’s Services and includes the Coroner's Court, morgue and autopsy facilities and the City Analyst’s Laboratory. In 1935, the Coroner's Court was used as a makeshift hospital by police during the Battle of Ballantyne Pier. It was designed by architect Arthur J. Bird, and today it is a municipally designated class "A" heritage building. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1986 (38 years ago)Coordinates: 49°16'56"N, 123°5'53"W

Address

240 E Cordova StStrathconaVancouver V6A 1L3 Canada

Contact

+1 604-665-3346

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Day trips

Vancouver Police Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rogers Arena, Fortune Sound Club, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Woodward's Building.

0.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rogers Arena, Vancouver
15 min walk • Rogers Arena, a premier sports venue located in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, stands as a beacon of entertainment and athletic prowess. This multifunctional arena, with a seating capacity of up to 18,910 for ice hockey, is home to the Vancouver Canucks of the...
~860 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vancouver's historic Chinatown, Fortune Sound Club stands as a beacon for music enthusiasts and night owls seeking a unique clubbing experience. This premier nightlife destination, known for its eclectic music programming and vibrant atmosphere...
~1690 ftSW
Tranquil green space with Taoist design
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vancouver's bustling Chinatown, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden stands as an oasis of tranquility and reflection amidst the urban landscape. This meticulously designed park is the first of its kind outside of China, fashioned in the...
0.4 miW
Square
Woodward's Building, Vancouver
12 min walk • The Woodward's Building is a historic building in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The original portion of the building was constructed in 1903 for the Woodward's Department Store when that area of Cordova Street was the heart of Vancouver's retail shopping district.
0.6 miW
Museum, Military museum
Beatty Street Drill Hall, Vancouver
15 min walk • The Beatty Street Drill Hall is a Canadian Forces armoury located at 620 Beatty Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is the home of The British Columbia Regiment, an armoured reconnaissance reserve regiment, the oldest military unit in Vancouver, and the most senior militia in the province.
~1780 ftW
Vernacular architecture, Architecture
Sam Kee Building, Vancouver
9 min walk • The Sam Kee Building, located at 8 West Pender Street in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is the "narrowest commercial building in the world" according to the Guinness Book of Records.
~1450 ftSW
Museum, Military museum
Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society, Vancouver
8 min walk • The Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society is located in Vancouver, on the second floor of the Chinese Cultural Centre. It was created in 1998 and maintains a museum in that city.
~800 ftS
Dim sum restaurants and a Chinese garden
Chinatown, Vancouver
4 min walk • Chinatown is a neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is Canada's largest Chinatown.
0.6 miW
Memorial
Victory Square, Vancouver
15 min walk • Victory Square is a park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The square is bordered by West Hastings Street to the northeast, West Pender Street to the southwest, Cambie Street to the southeast, and Hamilton Street to the northwest.
~930 ftNW
Memorial, Park
Wendy Poole Park, Vancouver
5 min walk • Wendy Poole Park is a small triangular plot of parkland near the waterfront in the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver, British Columbia.
0.4 miW
Museum
Storyeum, Vancouver
12 min walk • Storyeum was a short-lived tourist attraction, located at 142 Water Street, Vancouver. Storyeum was located in the largely touristy area of the Gastown neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Vancouver Police Museum open?

Vancouver Police Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Vancouver Police Museum?

Nearby attractions include Firehall Arts Centre, Vancouver (1 min walk), St. James Anglican Church, Vancouver (2 min walk), Downtown Eastside, Vancouver (2 min walk), Carnegie Community Centre, Vancouver (4 min walk).

How to get to Vancouver Police Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vancouver Police Museum:

Bus

East Cordova Street FS Main Street • Lines: 210, 211 (2 min walk)
East Hastings St at Main St • Lines: R5 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

East Cordova Street FS Main Street • Lines: 4, 7 (2 min walk)
WB Powell Street at Gore Avenue • Lines: 4, 7 (2 min walk)

Metro

Stadium–Chinatown • Lines: Expo Line (14 min walk)
Main Street-Science World • Lines: Expo Line (17 min walk)

Train

Vancouver Pacific Central (15 min walk)
Waterfront (17 min walk)

Ferry

Waterfront • Lines: SeaBus (16 min walk)
Village Dock • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (20 min walk)