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Vancouver Maritime Museum (with baby)

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How Baby-Friendly is Vancouver Maritime Museum?

70%Baby-Friendly
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What makes it 70% Baby-Friendly: Babies enter free, strollers fit most galleries, and changing tables and a quiet room exist, but St. Roch has stairs and no infant-specific play so attention spans and mobility may be limited.

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Reviews4.4/ 5
(from 406 reviews)

Positives:

  • Free baby entry: Children under 5 enter free with each paying adult (max two babies).
  • Stroller-friendly layout: Galleries and outdoor docks have ramps and wide aisles for easy stroller use.
  • On-site baby facilities: Change tables, stroller parking, and a low-sensory room are available at no extra cost.

Challenges:

  • No stroller on St. Roch: Strollers cannot board the ship; narrow ladders require a front carrier.
  • No infant-specific exhibits: Most displays target older children and adults; baby may lose interest soon.
  • Exposed outdoor docks: Heritage Harbour has no overhead cover; plan for rain or sun when strolling.
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What is Vancouver Maritime Museum?

  • A maritime museum in Vancouver charting the history, culture, and technology of Pacific and Arctic waterways
  • Headquarters to over 10,000 artifacts ranging from finely crafted ship models and hulls to historic navigation instruments
  • Situated on Vanier Park’s waterfront and anchored by the National Historic Site St. Roch, the 1928 RCMP Arctic patrol vessel renowned for traversing the Northwest Passage in both directions

What is so special about Vancouver Maritime Museum for with baby?

  1. Baby under 5 enters free with each paying adult
  2. Galleries and docks are stroller-accessible and ramped
  3. Front baby carrier recommended for boarding the St. Roch
  4. Facilities include change tables, stroller parking, and quiet room
  5. First Sunday pay-what-you-can and online booking save money

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time to tour the galleries, board the St. Roch, and use baby facilities without rushing.

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Baby-Friendly Activities in Vancouver Maritime Museum

Climb aboard the St. Roch:

Walk the decks and peek into cabins of the 1928 Arctic patrol vessel.

Tip: Use a front baby carrier—strollers aren’t allowed on board and ladders are narrow.

Explore main gallery exhibits:

See ship models, navigation tools, and Arctic exploration artifacts in spacious halls.

Tip: Follow the ramped route with your stroller and pause in the low-sensory room if baby needs quiet.

Stroll Heritage Harbour docks:

Walk along the outdoor docks to see vintage wooden vessels up close.

Tip: Bring a rain or sun cover for the stroller; docks have no shelter.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Vancouver Maritime Museum

  1. First Sunday deal: Visit on the first Sunday to pay what you wish for admission.
  2. Reserve tickets online: Buy adult tickets in advance to skip the ticket line.
  3. Share ship tours: One adult explores the St. Roch at a time while the other stays with baby outside.
  4. Consider Vanier Park pass: Buy the combo pass for Maritime Museum and nearby attractions to save over 20%.
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Reviews of Vancouver Maritime Museum

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Barbara Havrot

Barbara Havrot

Oct 2025

Wonderful way to spend a rainy day. Brought a 3 year old here and he had a blast. Great children’s area with amazing costumes, the large RCMP boat was a hit and steering a boat so much fun. Had to pull him away but the pirate eye patch helped get him out the door!

Basant

Basant

Sep 2025

A museum dedicated to seafaring equipment and life of soldiers or seamen. It includes a whole police (RCMP) patrolling boat named St. Roch deployed in active sea for 20 years, built in 1928 at Vancouver and having many firsts like circumnavigation around north america through panama canal and navigating the northwest passage in a single season in both directions along with being first to travel th...

Vanessa Becker

Vanessa Becker

Aug 2025

The Maritime museum is a good place to visit, it doesn’t take long it’s small. You can tour the St Roch, an RCMP schooner. There are lots of interesting displays and a kids play area. There is accessible parking with a ramp behind the building that leads to an accessible automatic door. There are toilets available.

Emily Smith

Emily Smith

Jul 2025

This is a great museum to explore and learn about Vancouver and general maritime history. There's an indoor playground, and some other interactive parts that make this a great museum to visit with children. It was fun to enter and explore a historical boat, and there was a lot of information to read and learn about the history. The interactive and guided knot making station was very interesting! O...

Craig Harrell

Craig Harrell

Jun 2025

This would be my favourite museum out of the 3 in the that location. There was a lot more to see than I expected. Going onboard the St. Roch boat was really cool. If you like scale model boats you’ll be in heaven. They are incredible. Lots of things to interact with. Plenty of history to read. Absolutely loved it.

When is the best time to visit Vancouver Maritime Museum (Vancouver, Canada)?

Vancouver is often rainy—bring a stroller rain cover. In summer, plan extra shade for the outdoor docks; in winter, dress baby warmly for brief outdoor strolls.

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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Adult admission (x2)CAD 44
Baby admission (free)CAD 0
Total EstimatedCAD 44

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Address: 1905 Ogden Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1A3, Canada

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About Vancouver Maritime Museum

Opening Hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:Closed
Friday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

Official Website

Phone Number

+1 604-257-8300

Average price

US$ 16.81
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