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Looking for free or discounted attractions in Vancouver this summer? There’s always a deal somewhere if you know where to look.
If you’re out and about this summer or looking for ways to entertain out-of-town guests, here’s a list of free or discounted Vancouver attractions:
Science World
Address: 1455 Quebec St., Vancouver
Hours and admission: Discounted admission in effect from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays this summer.
Science World is bringing back Twilight Tuesdays this summer. On Tuesdays from July 1 to Aug. 26, you can visit Science World between 5 and 8 p.m. at a discounted price. Adults, seniors and youth will be charged $17.95 plus tax, while kids age three to 12 are $13.95 plus tax. You can also enjoy Triple O’s Tuesday burger special for just $7.99.
Vancouver Art Gallery
Address: 750 Hornby St., Vancouver
Hours and admission: Free admission in effect from 4 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of each month, all year round.
Thanks to the support of BMO, the Vancouver Art Gallery offers free admission to all visitors on the first Friday of each month, from 4 to 8 p.m. Admission is always free for kids and youth age 18 and younger. Tickets can be reserved online ahead of time, though walk-ins are available based on capacity.
Museum of Vancouver
Address: 1100 Chestnut St.
Hours and admission: Pay-what-you-can admission on the first Sunday of each month.
On the first Sunday of each month, the Museum of Vancouver offers a pay-what-you-can admission day that invites visitors to pay what they feel comfortable paying. Regular price is $23 for adults and $18 for students, seniors and youth age 13, while kids age 12 and under are always free. The MOV also offers free admission for individuals who identify as Indigenous.
Vancouver Maritime Museum
Address: 1905 Ogden Ave., Vancouver
Hours and admission: Pay-what-you-can admission on the first Sunday of each month.
The Vancouver Maritime Museum recently launched its pay-what-you-can admission day , in effect for the first Sunday of each month. Regular price is $22 plus tax for adults, and $17.50 plus tax for students, seniors and youth age six and up, while a family pass for two adults and four kids is $48.50 plus tax. The VMM also offers free admission for individuals who identify as Indigenous.
Museum of Anthropology
Address: 6393 NW Marine Dr., Vancouver
Hours and admission: Half-price admission every Thursday after 5 p.m.
The Museum of Anthropology offers half-price admission each Thursday after 5 p.m. Regular price is $26 for adults, $23 for seniors and students age 19 and up (with student ID), and $13 for youth age six to 18. Kids age five-and-under are always free.