If frequenting more museums or discovering a new exhibit has been on your radar for a while, Doors Open Richmond is the perfect opportunity to explore vibrant local art and history scenes. Now in its 19th year, the event makes dozens of partner sites completely free to visit for one weekend only.
This year, over 40 cultural organizations, public facilities, and historical landmarks will open their doors, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace.
“Richmond is shaped by a rich mix of cultures, unique perspectives, and lived experiences,” says Bilan Hassan, Chair of the Richmond Museum Society. “The event celebrates that diversity by inviting the public to connect with the people and places that define the community, including business leaders who share their unique experiences. Visitors can explore unique foods, interactive museums, enjoy cultural performances, and step inside faith-based institutions that reflect the city’s global character.”
This June, visitors will get a behind-the-scenes look at Richmond’s geothermal energy system, Alexandra District Energy Utility, as well as new participants like the Richmond Potters Club and London Farm, which tells the story of farming in Richmond from 1990 to 1930.
Free bus tours
Free bus tours are also back, with the Sacred Spaces Tour visiting different places of worship, including the Eastern Catholic Church, Lingyen Mountain Temple, and Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple on Saturday, and India Cultural Centre of Canada – Gurdwara Nanak Niwas, Richmond, Jamia Mosque, and Minoru Chapel on Sunday.
The Discover Doors Open tour will take visitors to The Sharing Farm, Alexandra District Energy Utility, and BC Emergency Health Services Station 269 on Saturday, and LuLu Island Winery, Marion Webber Art, and Sea Island Heritage Society on Sunday.
Note that bus tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration is required.
Over 40 participating locations
Ready to check out some new spots or learn something new? Here are all the participating museums, galleries, local attractions, and cultural organizations you can visit, with new additions in bold.
- Service Battalion
- Alexandra District Energy Utility
- Art 5 – Effat Mirnia
- Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre
- BCEHS Station 269
- Bodhi Meditation
- Branscombe House – Kai Liu
- Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
- Eastern Catholic Church Richmond
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
- India Cultural Centre of Canada – Gurdwara Nanak Niwas
- Lingyen Mountain Temple
- London Farm
- LuLu Island Winery
- Marion Webber Art
- Mary Point [Video only]
- Minoru Chapel
- Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple
- Philippine Cultural Arts Society of British Columbia [Video only]
- Richmond Art Gallery
- Richmond Artefact Collection
- Richmond Arts Coalition
- Richmond Caring Place Society
- Richmond City Hall
- Richmond Family Place
- Richmond Fire-Rescue
- Richmond Jamia Mosque
- Richmond Museum
- Richmond Nature Park
- Richmond Olympic Experience Museum at the Richmond Olympic Oval
- Richmond Potters’ Club
- Richmond Public Library – Brighouse
- Richmond RCMP
- Richmond Recycling Depot
- Richmond Youth Education Center
- Sanduz Estate Wines
- Scott Pleydell-Pearce Watercolours
- Sea Island Heritage Society
- Seawrack Press
- Steveston Museum & Post Office
- Steveston Tram
- Textile Arts Guild of Richmond (TAGOR)
- The Bahá’í Community of Richmond
- The Sharing Farm
- Weavers and Spinners Studio
Mark your calendars, and get ready to explore something new.
When: Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Participating locations in Richmond
Cost: Free admission
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