May 2 to September 7
Open daily 11 am–4:30 pm
Admission is free. Last entry is 4 pm.
Histories of Burnaby’s diverse communities are showcased in this 10-acre open-air site. Explore how homes and businesses used to look, see how different cultures help shape our community and learn from Indigenous educators. Education staff are available in select exhibits to interact with and learn from.
Daily activities
delecTABLE: Burnaby Food Journey
Stride Studios
Step into the world of food! Learn more.
Scavenger Hunt
Pick up a clue sheet from the main or carousel entrance.
Coffee Grinding
General Store
Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of coffee ground by hand.
Cedar Basket
Love Farmhouse
Learn about Hazel's cedar basket.
Midday Morsels
Seaforth School
Learn how lunches are packed, organized and carried.
Blacksmithing
Blacksmith Shop
Watch the metalworker at work—heating, hammering and shaping objects.
Weekly Activities – May
Indigenous Storytime
Indigenous Learning House
Tuesdays & Saturdays, 2:30 pm
Engage imaginations through storytelling.
Thyme to Ask
Orchard
Tuesdays, 12:30–1:30 pm
The museum gardener provides advice on all things green and growing.
Pacific Spirit Quilters
Bell's Dry Goods
Wednesdays, 11 am–4 pm
Learn about quilting.
Bell's Basics
Bell's Dry Goods
Thursdays, 11 am–4 pm
Match and measure fabrics with the Pacific Spirit Quilters.
Canning Corner
Love Farmhouse
Fridays, 11:30 am–4 pm
Discover tips and tricks for food preservation.
Mahjong
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee Herbalist
Fridays, 1–3 pm
Participate in this Chinese game of strategy, skill and summation.
Weighing Flour
General Store
Sundays, 11 am–4 pm
Lift, weigh and guess the flour.
Weekly Activities – June
Art & Stories
Indigenous Learning House
Tuesdays, 2:30 pm
Create art inspired by Henry Roy Vickers.
Thyme to Ask
Orchard
Tuesdays, 12:30–1:30 pm
The museum's gardener provides advice on all things green and growing.
Bell's Basics
Love Farmhouse
Thursdays, 11 am–4 pm
Match and measure fabrics with the Pacific Spirit Quilters.
Canning Corner
Love Farmhouse
Wednesdays, 11:30 am–4 pm
Discover tips and tricks for food preservation.
Steam Demo
Steam Shed
Wednesdays, 11:30 am–4 pm
Learn how steam pressure runs machinery.
Mahjong
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee Herbalist
Fridays, 1–3 pm
Participate in this Chinese game of strategy, skill and summation.
Indigenous Storytime
Indigenous Learning House
Saturdays, 2:30 pm
Engage imaginations through storytelling.
Weighing Flour
General Store
Sundays, 11 am–4 pm
Lift, weigh and guess the flour.
Special activities
Indigenous Games
Indigenous Learning House
Tuesday, June 16, 11:30 am–3:30 pm
Test your skills and precision with engaging Indigenous Games.
Say My Name
Indigenous Learning House
Thursday, June 26, 2:30–3:30 pm
Hear stories and teachings highlighting the importance of a name.
Additional Information
Carousel rides
Tickets are available on site at the front gates or at the gift shop. Carousel rides are $2.71 each, or you can purchase the Bakers Dozen (13 rides) for $32.50. Prices do not include tax. Open daily. Last ride 4:15 pm.
Mai's Cafe
Open 11 am–4:30 pm. Grill closes at 4 pm.
New Meadow construction
Our museum grounds look a little different! We are excited to announce that the Meadow is getting a makeover. During construction, the Meadow and Tram Barn will be closed. We look forward to opening this new plaza in the fall of 2026.