Doors Open Sign-Up In Advance

Sign-Up in Advance Sites
Sign-up in advance for three of Doors Open Richmond 2016 sites. A limited number of visitors will be able to enjoy these free exclusive behind-the scenes tours at the Richmond Museum, the Artefact Storage Warehouse and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site.

Richmond Museum
First Floor - Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
Pre-Registration Required

The Richmond Museum inspires curiosity about our history and explores Richmond’s place in the world. It makes the history of Richmond relevant, engaging and accessible while collecting, preserving and interpreting objects of historical and cultural significance to Richmond.

Activities: Visitors will have exclusive access in behind-the-scenes tours while the Museum is closed for the installation of its next exhibition, “Leave Your Mark.” Pre-register for these FREE 30 minute tours by calling 604-276-4300 and quote the registration number listed below for your preferred day and time. 

Registration closes Wednesday, June 1st at 12 p.m. Please note: There is no public access to this site outside of these pre-registered tours.

Saturday, June 4

• 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. -   Registration # 1525968
•  1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. -     Registration # 1526018

Sunday, June 5

• 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  -    Registration # 1526418
• 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm. -       Registration # 1526468

Artefact Storage Warehouse
101–7080 River Road
Pre-Registration Required

Experience a rare opportunity to see the City’s artefact collection of over 20,000 objects reflecting Richmond’s past and present. Visitors will see artefacts like the Grauer Milk Wagon, toys used and loved by local children, clothing worn by Richmond residents and the Eppich Collection of art and objects from India, China and Japan.

Activities: Pre-register for these FREE 30 minute tours by calling 604-276-4300 and quote the registration number listed below for your preferred day and time. 

Registration closes Wednesday, June 1st at 12 p.m.  Please note: There is no public access to this site outside of these pre-registered tours.

Saturday, June 4

• 10 am to 10:30 am  - Registration # 1526672
• 11 am to 11:30 am  - Registration # 1526673
• 1 pm to 1:30 pm  -     Registration # 1526674
• 2 pm to 2:30 pm -      Registration # 1526675

Sunday, June 5

• 10 am to 10:30 am  - Registration # 1526668
• 11 am to 11:30 am  - Registration # 1526669
• 1 pm to 1:30 pm  -      Registration # 1526670
• 2 pm to 2:30 pm  -      Registration # 1526671

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
12138 Fourth Avenue
Pre-Registration Required

Guaranteed to delight, “Under the Rafters: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour” of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery returns. Built in 1894, the Cannery was the largest building of its kind and the leading producer of canned salmon in B.C. Join this exclusive tour of the usually hidden spaces that make up the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. 

Activities: Pre-register for these FREE 60 minute tours by calling 604-664-9009. Space is limited. Tours suitable for ages 6 and above and are not wheelchair accessible. Please dress warmly. Registration closes Wednesday, June 1st at 12 p.m.

Tour times: Saturday and Sunday guided tours at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Please note: Outside of these tours, normal admission prices apply for general public access to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery building.