Museum of Surrey

Located in Cloverdale, the Museum of Surrey celebrates the city’s history and people. It has educational exhibits, galleries and programs. Admission is free.

The Museum of Surrey (MOS)

The Museum of Surrey is one part of Cloverdale’s interesting Heritage Campus. The main building contains featured exhibits and artifacts, but there are separate heritage buildings to explore as well.

Exhibitions in the main building change periodically. As of February, 2022, the featured exhibition in the Museum of Surrey is The Indo-Fijians: Surrey’s Pocket of Paradise which showcases the somewhat less-known but vibrant Indo-Fijian community in the area.

Also in the main building is the Surrey Stories Gallery, Textile Centre, Indigenous Hall and more. Free programs are often available too. The Museum of Surrey prides itself in celebrating the city in intriguing and educational ways.

Indigenous Display at Surrey Museum — A Model Indigenous Village Display

More About the Museum

Heritage buildings outside the museum are the Anderson Cabin from 1872, Town Hall from 1881, and Anniedale School from 1891. Each of these buildings has been preserved and recently restored for public viewing.

The museum itself isn’t something you would drive across the Lower Mainland to see and then go straight home again. It is though a good place to visit while in the area or if you plan on making a day trip out of your journey. We recommend the place. There are a few free museums in Metro Vancouver and this is one of the best.

Where is the Museum of Surrey?

The museum is located in Cloverdale at 17710 56a Avenue in Surrey. It’s is about 5 minutes away from the Cloverdale Flea Market (which usually takes place on Sundays).

Outside the museum is a plaza where Remembrance Day ceremonies take place on November 11th each year. On the other side of the square is the Surrey Archives building.

Hours and Admission

The Museum of Surrey is closed on Mondays but open the rest of the week. Hours of operation on Tuesdays to Saturdays are from 9:30 am until 5:30 pm. On Sunday it’s from noon until 5:00 pm.

Admission to the Museum of Surrey is free for all ages!