Vancouver Police Museum & Archives — Attraction in Vancouver

Terrible experience and I didn't even manage to get in!

It is NOT SROLLER friendly or WHEELCHAIR accessible, be aware of this. I was going to bring my child in and we have a jogging stroller that is wider than normal strollers and we couldn't fit through one door. I noticed there's at least one flat of stairs and I was debating if I should leave or go in and drag the stroller up. My kid was saying to leave it outside. If you leave anything out, the homeless and drug addicts would steal it in a second.

Anyway, I tried to open the second door which was really stuck and heavy. I was going to drag my stroller upstairs and this lady came out suddenly screaming that I can't touch this because it's an old building and it breaks. Excuse me? But how do I know that? I'm only trying to visit the museum. She then offered I could enter through the back but at that time she made have an unpleasant situation and I just wanted to leave. My kid was sad, but we had to go.

Not to mention that the whole 2/3 blocks coming walking from Gastown is not very nice, full of homeless, drugs, tents, you can't even walk on the sidewalk because people are camping on it.

I would NOT RECOMMEND THIS FOR KIDS, anyone with WHEELCHAIR or people with MOBILITY problems because you can't even access the building. Even if she said there's some entrance at the back, there's no signs or anything showing it and the whole experience only to get...

I arrived in Canada on October 6, 2023, at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). After taking the train to Granville and then a bus to downtown, I went to the Salvation Army shelter, only to find it was full. As a newcomer with no contacts, no friends, and no working phone, I felt stranded, tired after an 18-hour flight, and without hope.

While moving around searching for shelter, I came across a Vancouver Police car near the Museum. I knocked on the door and was kindly received by two officers—a lady and a gentleman. The male officer, Jussy, came out in full uniform, smiling, and listened to my story. I explained that I had just arrived in Canada to seek refugee protection because my life was in danger back home, and I was looking for a safe place to stay.

Officer Jussy reassured me and said, “I don’t want you to have a bad experience on your first day in Canada.” He then called Hyland Shelter in Newton, Surrey, and arranged for me to have a private room. He even helped me get a cab to the shelter. When I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by case worker Kimberly Danyluk, who made me feel safe and supported.

I want to sincerely thank Officer Jussy for his care, kindness, and professional support. My gratitude also goes to the Vancouver Police for the excellent training and compassion shown through their service. Thank you as well to Hyland Shelter and Kimberly for giving me hope when I...

An interesting piece of Vancouver history it is such a shame about the location. But life is what it is the good the bad and the ugly and all of the above are in large does around this location. Have warned friends and family before they make the journey there to be prepared to see the true dark side of Vancouver's Downtown East Side. Would not recommend anyone wear any open toed shoes going to this museum due to the nature of the area. (Just google it and it will all be there) But on to the review of the Museum itself. Was once the morgue of Vancouver back in the day. Due to the fact that it is an old heritage building it is not wheel chair accessible and for anyone with any kind of mobility problems I might encourage you to pass. Since to access it you have to go up a set of steep stairs. Lots of historical pictures and fact can be found here. And they actually have movie nights in the morgue. I kid you not. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Can arrange a tour which if you have the time and money I would encourage anyone to do since have a curated tour would give you a better understanding of the place and its rich history. For less than $15 bucks a great peek into a sample of Vancouver's history. If walking I would encourage people to access it via Gastown walking along W Cordova Street. That way you can avoid the Hastings and Main area...