When is Chinatown Storytelling Centre open?
Every day, 10 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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Chinatown Storytelling Centre
- 4.8306 reviews
- Open now · till 5 pm
A Chinatown museum sharing Chinese Canadian history through personal stories, artifacts, photographs and interactive exhibits.
Quick answers
Chinatown Storytelling Centre in short
When is the best time to visit Chinatown Storytelling Centre?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Chinatown Storytelling Centre indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Chinatown Storytelling Centre good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Chinatown Storytelling Centre cost?
Tickets CA$18 adult.
Do you need to book Chinatown Storytelling Centre?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Chinatown Storytelling Centre?
About 60 minutes.
Where is Chinatown Storytelling Centre?
168 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3.
Is Chinatown Storytelling Centre wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
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Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, 2 pm.
In its favour
- Open till 5 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Indoors
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- 8°
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- Wind
- 6km/h
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 5 pm- monday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 10 AM–5 PM
Usually a little busy at this hour
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Chinatown Storytelling Centre
- 2 Chinatown BBQ · 1 min
- 3 House of India · 1 min
- 4 VanSuya Restaurant & Lounge- DOWNTOWN · 1 min
- 5 Virtuous Pie · 1 min
Good to know
- Tickets CA$18 adult
- Indoors
- Allow about 60 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
- Usually no wait
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 306 reviews
Known for
- Chinese Canadian history
- Interactive exhibits
- Community stories
- Learning Lab
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Historic landmarks
- Art installations
The feel
- Historic
- Cozy
- Tourists
- Groups
- Solo friendly
What people say
- People like:
- Engaging history exhibits and friendly, informative staff and volunteers.
A must-visit for anyone in Vancouver! One can learn a great deal about the history and journey of Chinese-Canadians in this immersive walk-through.
Great ambience, excellent exhibits, and nice staff.
Around Chinatown
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowChinatown BBQCantonese · 1 min walk
Good nowHouse of IndiaIndian · 1 min walk
Good nowVanSuya Restaurant & Lounge- DOWNTOWNAfrican · 1 min walk
Good nowVirtuous PiePizza · 1 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.