About MOS
Learn all about the Museum of Surrey.
Museum of Surrey is situated on the unceded and ancestral lands of the Salish peoples, including the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and se’mya’me (Semiahmoo) Nations. We honour and respect these territories and are thankful to be here.
Read about our commitment to anti-racism and watch the recordings of our Anti-Racism Speaker Series.
Your Museum
Museum of Surrey, located at 17710 56A Avenue in Cloverdale, is owned and operated by the City of Surrey. Located on the Heritage Campus in Cloverdale, the museum includes a main building with feature gallery, TD Explore Zone, Indigenous Hall, Textile Centre and Surrey Stories Gallery. See our site map.
Three heritage buildings are located on the east side of the museum – 1881 Town Hall, Anniedale School (1891) and the 1872 Anderson Cabin. Included on the Heritage Campus is the Surrey Archives and Cloverdale Library with Veterans Square situated on a plaza at the centre.
Our mission
We want to ignite young imaginations and connect Surrey's diverse citizens and communities. We contribute to community life by celebrating Surrey’s past, present and future through innovative, dynamic and delightful learning, storytelling, and creating shared experiences.
Our exhibits
Explore exhibits throughout the year that focus on the people of Surrey, community partners, current affairs and fun, interactive learning. Exhibitions and programs always relate to the residents of Surrey with subject matter that includes Indigenous learning, immigration, Surrey’s diverse communities, and sustainability.
Our programs
Programs offered at the museum include various education programming, registered public programs, special events and textile programs.
Planning Your Visit
Free Admission
Wonder and connection are priceless, so why would we charge you for it? The Friends of the Museum and Archives Society have kindly stepped up to cover your admission, but we do appreciate donations as well to keep your museum experience free.
All Access
We are accessible in every sense: intellectually, culturally and physically. Learn more about our commitment to accessibility.
How to Get Here
Taking the bus? Plan your trip online.
Parking is free.
If driving from:
- Abbotsford, take HWY 1 West or Fraser HWY
- Vancouver, take HWY 1 East or BC 91 and HWY 10
Preparing for Your Visit
Please plan ahead, noting that:
- Storage lockers are not currently available so pack lightly for your visit.
- No food or drink is allowed in the museum at this time but front desk staff can recommend nearby eateries.
Facility Rental
For more information, email museum@surrey.ca.
Visitor Experience Philosophy
At Museum of Surrey, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every person in Surrey has a place here. We aspire to be accessible in every sense of the word: physically, intellectually, culturally, and economically. If you are looking for a place to connect with family or friends, come to the Museum. We strive to provide you with engaging, fun experiences.
The moment you walk through the front door, you will feel at ease. We are committed to making visitors feel welcome, comfortable, and safe. If you have questions, we promise to be there for you. Wandering our galleries, you’ll notice the exhibits resonate with you. That’s because we focus on topics that are relevant to Surrey; we make sure that stories are authentic, diverse and come from the community.
Our staff care for artifacts in the collection for the people of Surrey. We work diligently to share the collection with you; we don’t hide objects from you in a back room.
Each visit will bring new experiences. You might make a craft, watch textile demos, listen to live music, or go on a scavenger hunt. Can’t make it to the museum? Don’t worry; we’ll visit you in your community and even provide resources online.
Contacts
General inquiries: 604-592-6956
To contact a staff member by email, use museum@surrey.ca and we will forward your inquiry to the correct person.
Lynn Saffery, Manager
604-592-6958
Colleen Sharpe, 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
Bee Virk, Museum Clerk
Self-Guided Visits, Facility Rentals
604-592-6954
Sarah Dineen, Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Inquiries
604-502-6461
Athenas Angulo, Communications Coordinator
Media Inquiries
604-767-0356