The Museum and Archives of North Vancouver (MONOVA) first opened in 1972, with the new and current location opening on December 4, 2021.[1] The museum is located in the City of North Vancouver.[2] As an institution, MONOVA includes the Archives of North Vancouver, which is located in the District of North Vancouver.
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History
editThe organisation was started in 1972, originally called the "North Shore Museum and Archives".[3] The North Vancouver Museum and Archives Commission has governed MONOVA since 1996.[4] The new museum, rebranded "MONOVA", was opened at the cost of $7.6 million. $6.1 million was invested by the City of North Vancouver, the Province of British Columbia, and the Government of Canada. The remaining $1.5 million came from private foundations, businesses, and individuals through a fundraising campaign by the Friends of the North Vancouver Museum and Archives Society.[5]
The Archives of North Vancouver is located in a heritage building, the former Fourth Lynn Valley School, which was renovated in 2005.[6]
Exhibits
editThe MONOVA museum has a Permanent Gallery Exhibit, which features artefacts and writing about the history of North Vancouver. The museum includes programming about the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.[7][8][9] Adjacent to the permanent gallery is the Feature Gallery Exhibit that changes regularly. The museum also offers free online exhibits.
References
edit- ^ Lomelino, Maia. "MONOVA is the little gem of North Vancouver". The Peak. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Sandra. "The Museum of North Vancouver: Not Another COVID Casualty". BC Museums Association. BCMA. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Museum of North Vancouver". Kidoons. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Museum of North Vancouver". Kidoons. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Museum of North Vancouver. "MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver opens Saturday, December 4, 2021 and successfully raises $1.5 million for its comprehensive campaign". Cision Canada. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "ARCHIVES OF NORTH VANCOUVER IS BRINGING STORIES TO LIFE: Explore North Vancouver and its people through archival collections, research and exhibits". MONOVA. The Museum of North Vancouver. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ Kerr-Lazenby, Mina. "MONOVA wins 'Outstanding Achievement Award' for Indigenous exhibits". North Shore News. Glacier Media Group. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Kerr-Lazenby, Mina. "National Indigenous History Month: A lesson in Coast Salish weaving". North Shore News. Glacier Media Group. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Seeber, Elisia. "Museum of North Vancouver to expand Indigenous programs thanks to $350K gift from BMO". North Shore News. Glacier Media Group. Retrieved 22 February 2024.