Irving House Museum
The Irving House Museum is a historic colonial home built in 1865
The Irving House Museum in the City of New Westminster is a beautifully preserved historic colonial home built in the 1800s that belonged to Captain William Irving.
It is part of the New Westminster Museum and Archives.
You will really feel like you've gone back in time as you step through the doors of this old home that today seems so out of place amongst the mid century highrises. As you explore 14 rooms filled with period furnishings, friendly and knowledgeable guides dressed in period costumes make the experience even more enjoyable.
Note:The Irving House is only open on weekends.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: By DonationIrving House Museum Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Address: 302 Royal Ave, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H7, Canada
Phone: (604) 527-4640
Official Website: Irving House Museum
Irving House Museum Reviews
Rated out of 5
It was great seeing a house so well preserved in its time period and as it was being decorated for Christmas. The tour and info was fantastic. I would add more pictures but I don't want to spoil it, a visit in person is well worth the time.
Wallace Koopmans - a month ago
One of the best historical sites I have visited in Metro Vancouver, the tour guides were super friendly with their indescribable enthusiasm. Don't forget to visit here if you are visitng Metro Vancouver for a short time.
Parsa Samandi - 7 months ago
If you are into heritage houses and history, this is the place for you. I donated $2 so it was affordable to visit. I like how the tour guides shared the history of the house. It was well kept. Only downside is that it is only open on weekends. Definitely recommended!
Celina Arenillo - 12 months ago
Today we visited Irving House. It is a magnificent house-museum. We are infinitely grateful to Robin and Lynda for a detailed, thorough, colorful story about the family's life in the house, starting with Captain Irving's arrival in New Westminster and his fate before that, the fate of his family. Each exhibit in the house is worthy of attention, we were able to learn about many of them from the story. We are still under the impression! Be sure to visit this wonderful place!
Nataly Sapova - 4 months ago
The house is amazing and the oldest in the lower mainland 1865. Staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. Great look back at some local history.
ragonFly68 Schultz - a week ago
Directions
| Skytrain and Bus Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Expo Line | Columbia | 1 Minute |
How to get to Irving House Museum by Skytrain and Bus
From Columbia Station walk up hill on Fourth Street and go right on Royal Avenue. It's about an 8 minute walk.
If the timing works out or you have difficulty walking up the hill you can take the #102 bus from Bay #3 at Colubmia station and get off just around the corner from the museum at Merivale Steet and Royal Avenue.
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