Richmond Museum

10/08/2026

🍂 Did you know Richmond has a long cranberry harvest history?

Richmond’s peat-rich soils have made the area ideal for growing cranberries for generations. Commercial cranberry farming took root here in the mid-20th century, and local growers developed innovative ways to harvest the bright red berries including flooding fields so the ripe cranberries would float to the surface! 💦

Today, cranberries remain an important part of Richmond’s agricultural landscape. So when you spot those vibrant red fields in October, you’re seeing a tradition that has helped shape Richmond’s farming history. 🌾❤️

10/06/2026

🪔✨ Celebrate Diwali at Home! ✨🪔

Bring home the joy and creativity of the Festival of Lights with our Diwali Take-Home Activity Kit!

Designed for children under 12, each kit includes:
🌈 Colourful crafts
🎉 Fun and engaging activities
📋 Easy-to-follow instructions
👧🏽👦🏽 Activities for two children

🎁 FREE for 2026, thanks to the Government of BC!

📲 Register through your Xplor account using Course ID: 00562857.
🔗https://www.richmond.ca/parks-recreation/registration.htm
☎️ 604-276-4300

Celebrate Diwali with creativity, colour, and lots of family fun! 🪔💛

10/05/2026

🐎Minoru Park was the first racecourse in Richmond and was located on the land now occupied by Minoru Park, Minoru Centre for Active Living and the Richmond Cultural Centre.

👀7,000 people attended the first race at Minoru Park in 1909 – Richmond’s total population at the time was only 3,151!

✨For more interesting facts about the history of horses in Richmond, visit our Hooves on the Bog exhibit in the atrium at Richmond City Hall.

10/01/2026

⚓ Teachers: join us for a hands-on Pro-D workshop at Britannia Shipyards!

Explore Richmond’s maritime and community history while picking up ideas and resources you can bring back to your classroom. Participants will:

🛶 Build a boat and learn about the history of boatbuilding
📚 Explore Richmond Museum’s education kits
🏘️ Discover the history of Steveston through guest speakers from the Steveston Museum and Steveston Tram

📅 October 23
🕤 9:30 am–2:45 pm
📍 Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site

A day of hands-on learning, local history, and practical resources for teachers.

Register with your City of Richmond XPlor Account with Course ID 00562255 or call 604-276-4300
🔗https://www.richmond.ca/parks-recreation/registration.htm

09/23/2026

⚓ Teachers: join us for a hands-on Pro-D workshop at Britannia Shipyards!

Explore Richmond’s maritime and community history while picking up ideas and resources you can bring back to your classroom. Participants will:

🛶 Build a boat and learn about the history of boatbuilding
📚 Explore Richmond Museum’s education kits
🏘️ Discover the history of Steveston through guest speakers from the Steveston Museum and Steveston Tram

📅 October 23
🕤 9:30 am–2:45 pm
📍 Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site

A day of hands-on learning, local history, and practical resources for teachers.

Register with your City of Richmond XPlor Account with Course ID 00562255 or call 604-276-4300

09/21/2026

What happens when students become history storytellers and filmmakers? 🎬

In Animating History, students explore Richmond’s history and work with professional animators to create their own short stop-motion films, like in this short film by Blair Elementary about First Flights in Richmond.

It’s history, creativity, teamwork, and storytelling—all in one hands-on field trip!

👩‍🏫 Teachers: book an Animating History workshop for your class this school year.

09/17/2026

✨We are so excited to welcome Anna Wilkinson as our new Exhibit & Program Coordinator!

With over 15 years of experience as an interpretive planner and writer, Anna has worked with diverse museums and cultural institutions across the Lower Mainland and beyond. As a self-proclaimed “museum nerd,” she brings a passion for comprehensive research and compelling storytelling to her new role.

09/15/2026

🎭 Did you know the Richmond Museum has an online Theatre page?

It’s a great resource for learning about Richmond’s past and present through engaging videos that share the stories, traditions, people, and experiences that have shaped our community.

🎬 Richmond Stories
This video series tells ten of Richmond’s most compelling and important stories, capturing how the city has grown and evolved over nearly 150 years.

🚪 Doors Open Richmond Showcase
Explore a selection of videos from recent Doors Open Richmond events, highlighting unique places, traditions, stories, and civic services that reflect Richmond’s diverse communities and heritage.

🍜 Our Journeys Here
Created in partnership with UBC’s Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies program as part of the Canada 150 celebrations, this series explores Asian Canadian identity through food.

Have you explored the Richmond Museum Theatre page yet? If not, now’s a great time to take a look! 👀

https://www.richmondmuseum.ca/theatre/

09/09/2026

FREE TO REGISTER!

Join us for a unique two-part program inspired by the Richmond Museum's exhibition The Maple Road Experience on September 18th.

✨ First, step into Richmond’s skateboarding history with a guided exhibition tour led by Kevin Harris, whose passion for skateboarding helped shape Richmond’s skateboarding community.

🎨 Then, bring movement and history to life! In a hands-on stop-motion animation workshop, you’ll create your own short animation inspired by skateboarding, movement, and Richmond’s local stories.

🔗 Register here: https://culturedays.ca/en/events/d32a2731-923b-4306-bdb1-8770f405208a

Programs offered at 6pm and 7pm!

Presented in partnership with the Richmond Media Lab.

Create a stop-motion animation inspired by Richmond's skateboarding history. Adults, no experience needed!

09/08/2026

📚 Welcome back to school! 🍎

As you settle into a new school year, bring local history into your classroom! The Richmond Museum offers education kits and engaging field trips that connect students with Richmond’s stories, people, and places.

🎒 Book an education kit for your classroom or plan a field trip to the Museum—we’d love to welcome your class!

Learn more and book your program today.
🔗https://www.richmondmuseum.ca/programs/