Summer Season at Burnaby Village Museum: Step into History and Culture

Looking for one of Burnaby’s best summer outings? Burnaby Village Museum welcomes visitors each summer to explore a 10-acre open-air heritage village where local stories, hands-on experiences, and nostalgic charm come together. With free admission, live demonstrations, a restored vintage carousel, and the feature exhibit delecTABLE: Burnaby Food Journeys, it remains one of Burnaby’s most rewarding family-friendly attractions.

Set beside scenic Deer Lake Park, the museum offers an easy half-day adventure for families, visitors, and locals alike. Wander historic streets, step inside heritage buildings, and enjoy experiences that blend history, culture, and community.

What to See and Do

Explore a 10-Acre Heritage Village

Walk through a recreated village inspired by the 1920s, filled with heritage homes, storefronts, gardens, and gathering spaces. Burnaby Village Museum shares the histories of Burnaby’s diverse communities through exhibits and interactive spaces throughout the site.

Watch Live Demonstrations

One of the most memorable parts of visiting is seeing history in motion.

Visitors may enjoy:

• Watching the blacksmith heat and hammer metal at Wagner’s Blacksmith Shop
• Seeing and smelling coffee beans ground by hand at the Burnaby Lake General Store
• Learning from staff in select exhibits across the village

These live moments bring everyday history to life in a way that feels engaging for all ages.

Try Interactive Cultural Experiences

The museum also highlights Burnaby’s multicultural roots through hands-on experiences.

Visitors can:

• Learn from educators in the Indigenous Learning House
• Play Mahjong in the Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee Herbalist Shop

These experiences reflect the communities and cultures that continue to shape Burnaby today.

Don’t Miss: delecTABLE: Burnaby Food Journeys

Located in the museum’s exhibit gallery, delecTABLE: Burnaby Food Journeys explores how food connects cultures, neighbourhoods, and generations across Burnaby. Through artifacts, stories, and interactive elements, the exhibit celebrates the many flavours that have helped shape the city’s identity. For food lovers, culture seekers, and curious visitors, it is one of the standout reasons to visit.

Ride the Vintage Carousel

No visit feels complete without a ride on the beautifully restored 1912 C.W. Parker Carousel. Loved by children and nostalgic adults alike, it remains one of Burnaby’s most charming traditions.

Carousel Tickets: $2.71 each
Bakers Dozen Pass: 13 rides for $32.50 (plus tax)

Know Before You Go

• Location: 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 3T6
• Hours: 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Last Entry: 4:00 PM
• Open: Tuesdays to Sundays and statutory holidays. Closed: Mondays
• Admission: Free.
• Getting There: Easily accessible by transit with nearby bus routes from Metrotown and Brentwood. There is also free parking on-site and bike racks available.
• Accessibility: The site is wheelchair-accessible and family-friendly, with stroller access and on-site washroom facilities.

Make It a Full Deer Lake Day

After visiting the museum, continue your outing around Deer Lake. Enjoy a lakeside walk, visit the nearby Burnaby Art Gallery, relax in the park for a picnic, or catch summer concerts at Deer Lake Park. It is one of Burnaby’s easiest and most enjoyable day plans.

Image Credit: Burnaby Village Museum