May 2 to September 7
Open daily 11 am–4:30 pm, Tuesdays to Sundays and statutory holidays, closed on Mondays.
Admission is free. Last entry is 4 pm.
Note: The carousel is temporarily closed for repairs. Please check back for updates.
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 (14)
Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of coffee ground by hand.
Cedar Basket
Love Farmhouse (3)
Learn about Hazel's cedar basket.
Midday Morsels
Seaforth School (28)
Learn how lunches are packed, organized and carried.
Blacksmithing
Blacksmith Shop (19)
Watch the metalworker at work—heating, hammering and shaping objects.
Weekly Activities – June
Thyme to Ask
Market Garden (2)
Tuesdays, 12:30–1:30 pm
The museum's gardener provides advice on all things green and growing.
Art & Stories
Indigenous Learning House (24)
Tuesdays, 2:30 pm
Create art inspired by Roy Henry Vickers.
Pacific Spirit Quilters
Bell's Dry Goods (27)
Wednesdays, 11 am–4 pm
Match and measure fabrics with the Pacific Spirit Quilters.
Canning Corner
Love Farmhouse (3)
Wednesdays, 11:30 am–4 pm
Discover tips and tricks for food preservation.
Steam Demo
Steam Shed (21)
Wednesdays, 11 am–4 pm
Learn how steam pressure runs machinery.
Bell's Basics
Bell's Dry Goods (27)
Thursdays, 11 am–4 pm
Mahjong
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee Herbalist (34)
Fridays, 1–3 pm
Participate in this Chinese game of strategy, skill and summation.
Indigenous Storytime
Indigenous Learning House (24)
Saturdays, 2:30 pm
Engage imaginations through storytelling.
Weighing Flour
General Store (14)
Sundays, 11 am–4 pm
Lift, weigh and guess the flour.
Weekly Activities – July
Thyme to Ask
Market Garden (2)
Tuesdays, 12:30–1:30 pm
Have any gardening queries? The Museum’s Gardener can help.
Storytime
Indigenous Learning House (24)
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, 2:30 pm
Engage imaginations and learn lessons through storytelling.
Canoe Cultures
Behind the Indigenous Learning House (24)
Tuesday–Friday, 11 am–4 pm
Learn about Coast Salish canoe carving.
Steam Demo
Steam Shed (21)
Wednesdays, 11 am–4 pm
Learn how steam pressure runs machinery.
Canning Corner
Love Farmhouse (3)
Wednesdays, 11:30–4 pm
Learn tips and tricks for preserving and canning foods.
Pharmacy Facts
Drugstore (11)
Thursdays & Saturdays, 11 am–4 pm
Learn how pharmacies served communities.
Laundry
Love Farmhouse (3)
Fridays, 11 am–4 pm
Try a washboard, a hand-cranked wringer and a sock stretcher.
Mahjong
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee Herbalist (34)
Fridays, 1–3 pm (cancelled July 10 & 17)
Participate in this Chinese game of strategy, skill and summation.
Heritage Games
Elworth Garden (10)
Sundays, 11 am–4 pm
Try heritage games like croquet and badminton!
Garden Thyme
Market Garden (2)
Sundays, 1–4 pm
Learn about and harvest seasonal veggies in the market garden.
Weekly Activities – August
Thyme to Ask
Market Garden (2)
Tuesdays, 12:30–1:30 pm
Have any gardening queries? The Museum’s Gardener can help.
Storytime
Indigenous Learning House (24)
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, 2:30 pm
Engage imaginations and learn lessons through storytelling.
Canning Corner
Love Farmhouse (3)
Wednesdays, 11:30–4 pm
Learn tips and tricks for preserving and canning foods.
Pharmacy Facts
Drugstore (11)
Thursdays & Saturdays, 11 am–4 pm
Learn how pharmacies served communities.
Heritage Games
Elworth Garden (10)
Sundays, 11 am–4 pm
Try heritage games like croquet and badminton!
Garden Thyme
Market Garden (2)
Sundays, 1–4 pm
Learn about and harvest seasonal veggies in the market garden.
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.
Steam Demo
Steam Shed (21)
Wednesdays, 11 am–4 pm
Learn how steam pressure runs machinery.
Laundry
Love Farmhouse (3)
Fridays, 11 am–4 pm
Try a washboard, a hand-cranked wringer and a sock stretcher.
Mahjong
Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee Herbalist (34)
Fridays, 1–3 pm (cancelled July 10 & 17)
Participate in this Chinese game of strategy, skill and summation.
Additional Information
Carousel rides
Carousel rides are $2.71 + tax, or Bakers Dozen (13 rides) $32.50 + tax. Last ride is 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.