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Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Middlegate
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Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre

  • 4.61.4k reviews
  • Open now · till 5 pm

Burnaby museum and cultural centre exploring Japanese Canadian history, with exhibitions, a Japanese garden and cultural events.

Quick answers

Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in short

When is Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre open?

Mon closed; Tue–Sun 10 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.

When is the best time to visit Nikkei National Museum & Cultural 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 Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre indoors or outdoors?

Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.

Is Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre good for kids?

Yes, it welcomes children.

How much does Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre cost?

Entry is by donation.

Do you need to book Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre?

No, you can walk in.

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How long do you need at Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre?

About 1.5 hours.

Where is Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre?

6688 Southoaks Cres, Burnaby, BC V5E 4M7.

Is Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, 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

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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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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 5 pm
monday
Closed
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

Hours checked 1 Nov

Where and how

  1. 1 Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
  2. 2 Sushi Garden Highgate · 4 min
  3. 3 WINGS Restaurants & Pubs · 4 min
  4. 4 DooBoo · 5 min
  5. 5 Burnaby MYST Asian Fusion · 8 min
6688 Southoaks Cres, Burnaby, BC V5E 4M7(opens the map)DirectionsTo MiddlegateCall+1604-777-7000Websitecentre.nikkeiplace.org

Good to know

  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Allow about 1.5 h
  • Step-free entrance
  • Accessible washroom

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 1.4k reviews

Known for

  • Japanese Canadian history
  • Taiken exhibit
  • Japanese garden
  • Nikkei Matsuri

What people say

People like:
Japanese culture, history, gardens and a peaceful atmosphere.

Around Middlegate

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time