Roedde House Museum

05/30/2026

Before Vancouver became the city we know today, a young Filipino seaman named Benson Flores arrived in British Columbia in 1861, making him one of the earliest recorded Filipino immigrants in Canada.

Settling on Bowen Island, Flores became known as a fisherman, boat renter, beachcomber, musician, and a generous friend to the community. He helped shape daily life along the coast during a time when Canada itself was still evolving.

Though little is known about his early life, stories from neighbours remembered “Old Ben” as someone who shared what he had, welcomed others warmly, and became a familiar figure in Bowen Island history.

Benson Flores’s story is a reminder that Filipino Canadians have long been part of the fabric of British Columbia, contributing to communities, culture, and local history for generations, even when their stories were often overlooked.

As we continue to celebrate and preserve diverse histories, his legacy lives on through the stories, archives, and memories that connect us to Vancouver’s multicultural past. 💙

📸: Bowen Island Museum and Archives

05/28/2026

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Roedde House Museum - Vancouver, BC

"For a glimpse of what the West End looked like before the apartment blocks, visit this handsome 1893 Queen Anne–style mansion, now a lovingly preserved museum. Designed by infamous architect Francis Rattenbury, the yesteryear, antique-studded rooms have a lived-in feel while its guided tour (included with admission) tells you all about its middle-class Roedde family residents. Look out for the cylinder record player, 250-year-old grandfather clock and the taxidermied deer heads that were hunted in Stanley Park in 1906.
This is also one of Vancouver's most evocative live music venues, staging regular jazz or classical concerts (tickets $15) in its downstairs rooms. The home is in Barclay Heritage Square, a one-block site containing nine historic West End houses dating from 1890 to 1908."

See more top places to see in Vancouver, BC at https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/canada/vancouver
Photo: © Elena Alex Ferns/Shutterstock

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05/27/2026

Sunny details in our historical kitchen ☀️

05/25/2026

🔎 It’s , and the search is on at the Roedde House Museum!

Calling all participants, history lovers, and curious explorers: Don’t forget to add us to your adventure list! 🏡✨

Step inside one of Vancouver’s best-preserved Victorian heritage homes and discover hidden details, fascinating artifacts, vintage décor, and stories from the city’s early days. From intricate woodwork to historic household treasures, there’s something to spot around every corner.

Whether you’re collecting stamps for the Tourism Challenge, exploring the West End, or simply looking for a unique afternoon activity in Vancouver, the Roedde House Museum is the perfect stop for a little history, discovery, and fun. Who knows what you’ll uncover during your visit? 👀

🏡 RHM Hours of Operation:

Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – 1 pm to 4 pm
Thursday – 1 pm to 4 pm
Friday – 1 pm to 4 pm
Saturday – Closed
Sunday – 1 pm to 4 pm

05/24/2026

05/24/2026

We have a new lampshade in our downstairs bedroom! A huge thank you to Shawna of .gravedigger for this custom handmade Victorian style lampshade that matches with our historical wallpaper perfectly!

05/22/2026

Our exhibit coordinator and VP Chelsy Lee take you through our small display on Victorian tattoos in our parlour - Part 3

We are open by donation for the rest of May on Wed-Fri and Sun from 1-4pm 🕰️

A huge thank you to our volunteer Riley Martin who has done these video series for us! 🎥Please check out her YouTube channel for more quality content on true stories and how to combat brain rot! 🎞️ you can find her on YouTube @ itsdaisychains

05/22/2026

Our exhibit coordinator and VP Chelsy Lee take you through our small display on Victorian tattoos in our parlour - Part 2

We are open by donation for the rest of May on Wed-Fri and Sun from 1-4pm 🕰️

A huge thank you to our volunteer Riley Martin who has done these video series for us! 🎥Please check out her YouTube channel for more quality content on true stories and how to combat brain rot! 🎞️ you can find her on YouTube @ itsdaisychains

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05/20/2026

On June 11, we are showcasing a musical and literary performance produced by local writer and producer, Norah Ashmore, which takes you on a journey from the dirty thirties in Vancouver to a boom town in BC’s interior mountains.

Mountain Girls: From Barclay Street to Bralorne is based on real life events and reimagined by Norah Ashmore, featuring jazz vocalist Laura Crema and pianist Sharon Minemoto.

Synopsis: During the 1930’s many people were struggling. In the city of Vancouver rooming houses were one of the ways to survive a depression in the economy & Roedde House was one of these. The women who lived here were artists, musicians, writers, teachers and secretaries. They organized book discussions and political actions to improve lives for women. Many amazing women you will come to know more about came through Roedde House, living in the West End and walking these same streets we now enjoy. The times were difficult and new opportunities beckoned, in the mountains and mining towns of Pioneer and Bralorne. Jobs and new adventures drew the women to risk new lives. These are some of their stories.”

Find tickets here 🎫 : https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mountain-girls-from-barclay-st-to-bralorne-tickets-1989127316349?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tea & cookies will be served after the event.

05/20/2026

Did you know that the victorians were also tattooed? Let our exhibit coordinator and VP Chelsy Lee take you through our small display on Victorian tattoos in our parlour - Part 1

We are open by donation for the rest of May on Wed-Fri and Sun from 1-4pm 🕰️

A huge thank you to our volunteer Riley Martin who has done these video series for us! 🎥Please check out her YouTube channel for more quality content on true stories and how to combat brain rot! 🎞️ you can find her on YouTube @ itsdaisychains https://youtube.com/