About MOS

Racism, systemic racism, and xenophobia related to diverse Black, Indigenous, and persons of colour (POC) communities have led staff at the Museum of Surrey to pause and reflect. Racism, discrimination, and inequality are prevalent throughout the world, and our corner of Canada is no exception. None of it is acceptable. The Museum of Surrey has a responsibility to provide all communities with a venue to express their voice and tell their stories to promote change in ourselves and for future generations.

The Museum of Surrey’s vision is “To be the best people museum in Canada by connecting people, communities, and stories”. Our mission is to ignite young imaginations and connect Surrey’s diverse citizens and communities. Following this, our core values are community, wonder, engagement, connection, innovation, and stewardship. The Museum of Surrey is a venue to experience stories of all people connected to Surrey regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender, religious beliefs, and diverse abilities. Through reflection and consciously practicing these values, we hope to help build a society free of racism and discrimination, to be a people museum that is inclusive of all.

The Museum of Surrey’s commitment is to contribute to this journey of change by these actions:

• Reviewing our vision and mission and upcoming programs and revise and update them to ensure they guide us towards the goal to be inclusive and address the colonial provenance of museums.
• Committing to seek out, engage, and develop community partnerships from Surrey’s marginalized communities to ensure their stories are shared.
• Requiring staff and volunteer training in Indigenous awareness, and ensuring anti-racism, bias, and inclusivity training is consistently integrated into orientations and annual learning.
• Implementing strategies for recruitment that will achieve the diversification of museum staff and volunteers to reflect the demographic of our City.
• Scheduling dialogue opportunities with Indigenous, Black, and POC communities to inform Museum programming and direction.
• Evaluating and diversifying our programming to ensure it achieves the goal of accessibility, through a process of dialogue and partnership with Surrey residents of all colours, genders, sexual orientations, beliefs, and abilities.

We acknowledge that the voices of Indigenous, Black, and people of colour in our communities need equity and inclusion. We commit to listen and welcome the opportunity to learn from and partner with Surrey’s diverse communities. We commit to providing a venue and opportunity for people to connect with each other, and to share their stories—past, present, and future. We encourage Surrey residents to use their museum as a venue to voice their stories.

Watch the recordings of our Anti-Racism Speaker Series:

• African Descent History in BC

• Belonging at the Table

• The Dos and Donts of Anti-Racist Work in Museums

If you want to share your thoughts and suggestions, please contact us at museum@surrey.ca.

Location

Museum of Surrey is at 17710 56A Avenue in Cloverdale, Surrey.

Located on the Heritage Campus in Cloverdale, the museum includes:

• Feature Gallery
• TD Explore Zone
• Indigenous Hall
• Textile Centre
• Surrey Stories Gallery.

Three heritage buildings are located on the east side of the museum:

• 1881 Town Hall
• Anniedale School (1891)
• 1872 Anderson Cabin.

See our full site map.

Also included within the Heritage Campus are the Surrey Archives and Cloverdale Library with Veterans Square and public art situated on a plaza at the centre. 

How to get to Museum of Surrey

Bus: the bus stop is within walking distance. Plan your trip using Translink’s trip planner. 

Driving: if driving from: 

• Abbotsford, take HWY 1 West or Fraser HWY

• Vancouver, take HWY 1 East or BC 91 and HWY 10

Admission is free!

The Friends of the Museum and Archives Society have kindly stepped up to cover your admission, but we do appreciate donations by cash or card to keep your museum experience free.

We do not have an ATM onsite.

Limited free parking is available.

We strive to be accessible in every sense: intellectually, culturally and physically. Learn more about our commitment to accessibility. 

Book a self-guided group tour

For all groups over 8 visitors, contact us to check availability and book:

• Call 604-592-6954
• Email museumtours@surrey.ca

Availability

We offer space for groups each Tuesday to Friday at these times:

• 9:45am – 11:45am

• 12:00pm – 2:00pm

• 2:15pm – 4:15pm

School groups

Admission for a self-guided school group is $45 for two hours. This includes:

• A private program room for storing bags and eating lunch

• Scavenger hunt and activity sheets for an active engagement in the galleries

• Activities to guide you around the Heritage Campus

• A trained member of our team to answer questions

• Up to 60 student participants and requires 1 chaperone per 8 students (large groups will be divided when visiting the galleries)

Cancellations

If you need to cancel a self-guided tour, contact us no later than one week before your visit.

Food is allowed in certain areas but not allowed in the galleries.

There is no cafeteria at the Museum.

Storage lockers are available—ask at the front desk for a lock.

For general inquiries, contact museum@surrey.ca.

Lynn Saffery, Manager
604-592-6958

Athenas Angulo, Communications Coordinator
Media Inquiries
672-377-1905

Robyn Ebert, Museum Clerk
Facility Rentals, Self-Guided Visits
604-592-6954

Brooke Lees, Curator of Exhibits
Exhibitions
604-592-6959

Michelle Davidson-Yee, Business Operations Supervisor
Operations
604-592-6997

Drew LaJeunesse, Curator of Programs
Special Events, Community Partnerships, Exhibit Openings
604-592-6951

Crystal Bunch, Public Programs Specialist
Sketching Series, Senior Centre Without Walls, Speaker Series
604-592-6952

Tommy Cheung, Education Programs Specialist
School Programs, Summer Camps
604-592-7017

Linda Montague, Textile Specialist
Textile Activations and Programs
604-592-6950

Sarah Dineen, Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Inquiries
604-502-6461