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Museum of Anthropology – UBC

££ ⏱ 2–3 hrs ☂️ Rainy day

💡 Arthur Erickson's building is stunning. Exceptional collection of Northwest Coast First Nations art and totem poles. Highly recommended.

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Science World

££–£££ ⏱ 3–5 hrs ☂️ Rainy day

💡 Unmistakable silver geodesic dome on False Creek. Great for families and curious adults. OMNIMAX theatre inside.

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Orpheum Theatre – Tours & Events

Free (tours) / £££ ( ⏱ 1 hr (tour) ☂️ Rainy day 📅 Booking needed

💡 Stunning 1920s theatre. Free backstage tours run in summer. Silent movie nights with live organ are a genuine highlight – check schedule.

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Beaty Biodiversity Museum – UBC

££ ⏱ 1–2 hrs ☂️ Rainy day

💡 Home to the largest blue whale skeleton on display in Canada. A genuinely wow-inducing exhibit.

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Vancouver Museum & H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

££ ⏱ 2–4 hrs ☂️ Rainy day

💡 Combined visit makes sense – both in the same complex at Vanier Park. Planetarium shows are worth booking.

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