Richmond

Click here for a full list of upcoming events. The City of Richmond works in partnership and association with local community and cultural organizations, artists and local residents to help sustain and develop cultural heritage and individual expression as well as provide a wide range of cultural experiences and opportunities to residents and visitors. Richmond is home to Metro Vancouver’s Read more...

Branscombe House is located at 4900 Steveston Highway and is one of the earliest homes built in the area; as such it is significant for its historical association to Steveston and for reflecting the pattern of commercial and related residential development that occurred in Steveston’s early history. The Branscombe House Artist-in-Residence is selected annually via an Open Call. Read more...

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site is an authentic representation of a once-thriving community of canneries, boat yards, and residences. City of Richmond staff and dedicated volunteers work together to preserve and restore the shipyard and surrounding buildings as an active wooden boat centre and waterfront park. Tour the oldest shipyard buildings in British Columbia, you experience the history of fishing Read more...

Gateway Theatre enriches the quality of life in Richmond and surrounding communities by creating outstanding professional theatre and serving as a dynamic hub for the performing arts. Incorporated in 1982, Gateway is a vital member of the professional theatre scene in the Lower Mainland providing live performances, high-quality performing arts classes accessible to youth ages 6-18 via the Gateway Academy, Read more...

Built in 1894 as a salmon cannery in the fishing village of Steveston, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery was once the largest of its kind, earning it the nickname “The Monster Cannery”.  Today, interactive displays and exhibits present the history of Canada’s west coast fishing industry, where visitors of all ages will enjoy exploring a restored salmon canning line from Read more...

London Heritage Farm is a 4 acre heritage site that overlooks the south arm of the Fraser River. The site offers a fully restored 1880s farmhouse, heritage and herb gardens, the restored Spragg family barn, vintage farm equipment and extensive lawns. Hours: The farm house is closed. The gardens remain open-Monday to Sunday, dawn to dusk. Read more...

The Richmond Art Gallery plays a dynamic role in the growth of visual art in Richmond, and is a vital part of the contemporary art network in British Columbia and Canada. The gallery features exhibitions of regional, national and international contemporary works of art. By promoting dialogue around contemporary art, the Richmond Art Gallery offers visitors the opportunity to connect Read more...

We’ll make you curious about our city’s colourful and diverse history when you join us for a journey of discovery as we explore our place in the world. From First Nations baskets to bog horseshoes and Chinese opera costumes, the City of Richmond’s 20,000+ artefact collection tells the many stories of Richmond. Artefacts in the City of Richmond Collection tell Read more...

Built for the Games. Designed for Legacy. The Richmond Olympic Oval is now one of the most heavily used Olympic Legacy facilities in the world, featuring facilities, programs and services for sport, health, wellness, culture and entertainment activities.  Among the most recent additions to the Oval is the Olympic Experience: Canada’s only Olympic Museum. A highly interactive and dynamic museum, Read more...

There are a variety of ways to learn about and explore Richmond’s public art. Discover them online on our Public Art Registry page, or take a look at our public art brochures. The City of Richmond is proud to be home to a wealth of signature public artworks and is dedicated to creating a vibrant city in which to live Read more...

Hours: Currently Closed The newly restored Tram Car 1220 opens a door to Richmond’s fascinating transportation history. Housed in a light-filled building reminiscent of the first Steveston Station, Tram Car 1220 sits on the original rail tracks it ran on until 1958. It is Richmond Museum’s largest artefact. For more information, including opening hours and upcoming special events, visit:  www.richmond.ca/interurban1220   Read more...

Hours: Currently closed Steveston Museum is a beloved heritage gem in the heart of Steveston Village. The 1905 building was originally Steveston’s first bank. The museum has housed the Steveston Post Office for over 40 years. The museum offers exhibits about the tragedies and triumphs of the local community, including Japanese Canadians. Read more...