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 - 4 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 - a year ago
Highly recommend this place! The guided tour was really interesting and the house is stunning. There's a lot of interesting history behind it. Definitely plan to be there at least 30min before closing! The guided tour lasts 30-45min, and you're not allowed to explore your house on your own.
C Rae - 2 months 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 - 9 months ago
A hidden gem in the historic city of new westminster.
Scottish and British inspired architecture as well as interiors. Even if you are not much of a history enthusiast, you'd like this place. They give you a guided tour of the house. The staff is friendly and they guide you through the house very nicely. Sculptures and artifacts from the Victorian period are all over the house. Overall a nice experience.
(Don't forget to keep some change for donation by choice, also when you are done with the tour ask them to tell some exciting ghost stories and incidents.)
Pratik Khasbardar - 4 years 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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