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The Museum of North Vancouver (MONOVA)

The Museum of North Vancouver (MONOVA) opened on December 4, 2021.[1] It is located in the City of North Vancouver.[2] As an institution, it includes the Archives of North Vancouver, which is located in the District of North Vancouver.

History

The museum was opened at the cost of $7.6 million. $6.1 million was invested by the City of North Vancouver, the Province of British Columbia, and the Government of Canada. The remaining $1.5 million came from private foundations, businesses, and individuals through a fundraising campaign by the Friends of the North Vancouver Museum and Archives Society.[3]

The Archives of North Vancouver are located in a heritage building, the former Fourth Lynn Valley School, which was renovated in 2005.[4]

A wide, two floor building with many latticed windows has a sign that says "3203, Community History Centre, North Vancouver Museum and Archives Commission". There are two entrances with brown, wooden doors, with each door having two glass panels to see into the lobby area.
The Archives of North Vancouver

Exhibits

MONOVA has a Permanent Gallery Exhibit, which features artefacts and writing about the history of North Vancouver. The museum includes programming about the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.[5][6][7] Adjacent to the permanent gallery is the Feature Gallery Exhibit that changes regularly. The museum also offers free online exhibits.

References

  1. ^ Lomelino, Maia. "MONOVA is the little gem of North Vancouver". The Peak. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  2. ^ Thomas, Sandra. "The Museum of North Vancouver: Not Another COVID Casualty". BC Museums Association. BCMA. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  3. ^ Museum of North Vancouver. "MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver opens Saturday, December 4, 2021 and successfully raises $1.5 million for its comprehensive campaign". Cision Canada. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  4. ^ "ARCHIVES OF NORTH VANCOUVER IS BRINGING STORIES TO LIFE: Explore North Vancouver and its people through archival collections, research and exhibits". MONOVA. The Museum of North Vancouver. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  5. ^ Kerr-Lazenby, Mina. "MONOVA wins 'Outstanding Achievement Award' for Indigenous exhibits". North Shore News. Glacier Media Group. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  6. ^ Kerr-Lazenby, Mina. "National Indigenous History Month: A lesson in Coast Salish weaving". North Shore News. Glacier Media Group. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  7. ^ Seeber, Elisia. "Museum of North Vancouver to expand Indigenous programs thanks to $350K gift from BMO". North Shore News. Glacier Media Group. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
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