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Vancouver Police Museum & Archives
A city heritage site and former home of the Coroner’s Court, City Morgue and Forensic Analyst Lab c. 1932

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It’s time for us to say goodbye to 240 East Cordova street; The Coroners Court, City Analysts Lab, the Old City Morgue and Autopsy suite.
But not without a party.

October 31st is the last day the Vancouver Police Museum & Archives will be open to the public and we are celebrating our past 40 years with a Halloween Party!

Come dress up, join us for some trick or treating, and book yourself onto the last behind the scenes tours taking place at 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm & 3:00pm.

Tickets are available online at www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca/finaltours tickets are $20 per person and include museum admission. One ticket is free for each of our current Museum Members, please call ahead to secure your ticket as spots are limited.

#vancouverevents #vancouverhalloween #bcmuseums #vancouverbc #vancouverisawesome by @policemuseum

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Please note, next Thursday the museum will be closed to the public to facilitate a large Education booking.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. by @policemuseum

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Join us for one final spook in the Old City Morgue.

This Halloween the VPMA is delving deep into the buildings history taking you to the Overspill Morgue & Blood drying room and uncovering a hidden mystery. A bomb, four suspects and no one left alive. Can you catch whodunit?

This is the museums last Halloween at the Old Coroners Court and this is your last chance to join us for everyone’s favourite Halloween scare.

Tours taking place on October 16, 17, 23, 24, 29 & 30.
To book your tickets visit our website or call 604-665-3346 Thursday - Sunday.

#halloweenvancouver #vancouverevents #vancouverhistory #vancouvermystery by @policemuseum

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On October 9th 1922 Constable Robert McBeath V.C., was fatally shot whilst protecting his community.

Constable McBeath was a decorated hero, serving with the Seaforth Highlanders during WWI. He single handedly silenced five German machine-gun positions in France. For his bravery he was awarded the Victoria Cross.

Just seven years later, after immigrating to Vancouver with his wife Barbara and joining the VPD, he and his partner, Detective Quirk were walking the beat at Granville and Davie at 2:30 in the morning.

The two officers noticed an erratic driver, signalled the driver to stop and when he didn’t, they jumped onto the car’s running boards. The car finally came to a halt and McBeath escorted the driver to a patrol box whilst his partner stayed with the passenger.

At this point the driver pulled a gun and shot both officers before making his escape. Constable McBeath and Detective Quirk were rushed to St Paul’s hospital. McBeath died shortly after. He was only 24 years old.

The gunman was later caught, charged and found guilty of manslaughter. He was sentenced to life imprisonment.

Constable Robert McBeath’s funeral was one of the largest in Vancouvers history.
He is remembered as a hero, a police officer, a Highlander, a husband and a son.

A young man who dedicated his life to serving others. We shall never forget his bravery.

The VPMA proudly displays casts of Constable McBeath’s medals as well as a pocket watch given to him in thanks by the People of Sutherland.

The inscription reads;
‘Presented with the war stock certificate, by the People of Sutherland to Lance Corporal Robert McBeath, 5th Seaforth Highlanders in recognition of the gallantry and heroism which won him the coveted Victoria Cross. January 1918.’

#vpd #seaforthhighlanders #neverforget by @policemuseum

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The countdown is on until we say goodbye to the beautifully morbid space of the Old Coroners Court, morgue & autopsy. Our last day at 240 E Cordova will be October 31st and we are planning a spooky send off! Keep an eye on our website and social media as we will have a couple days where we are closed to the general public to welcome large education groups. And be sure to come say hi when we move to our new space at Woodwards in Abbott street. #vancouverhalloween #vpma #oldvancouver #vancouvertodo #vancouverisawesome by @policemuseum

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8 days ago

Tonight begins our last season of Halloween Tours at the old city morgue.
Join us as we delve behind the scenes and answer the question, You’re Dead…Now What?
Tickets are available online through the museums website or call 604-665-3346 for your last chance to get discounted $25 tickets.
#halloweenvancouver #spookyseason🎃 #toursvancouver #ghosttour #spookyseason by @policemuseum

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When I first seen the Original Morgue at the Vancouver Police Museum was having it's last opportunity for photos, I didn't think to apply at first.
I'm so happy I decided to and got chosen, it was probably one of my most fun shoots!

I dyed this nurse dress with tea bags and then painted it after to create a Silent Hill Nurse outfit 🖤
I turned a veterinary syringe into a scary needle and even made a nametag! The museum director @christie.strauss was so nice, she even gave me an old bonesaw to use! @policemuseum

This is only the first set of photos with
📸 @garryhampton50

#vancouvermodel #photoshoot #morgue #silenthill #silenthillnurse taken in Vancouver Police Museum & Archives by @policemuseum

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14 days ago

Spooktober is here! 💀
Loved shooting + styling this fashion editorial last minute at the oldest morgue in the city! Thank you @policemuseum for having us in your space- and it was such an eye-opening and educational experience about historical forensics, death, and a view into the city’s unsolved mysteries.
Loved scratching my itch for weird and wonderful fashion on top of my love for fantasy x

Photography: @lillianliuphotography
Model: @glorfindl
Corset and headpiece: @royaldissension
Robe: @housegalleryboutique

Also, I hate IG crop hahaha taken in Vancouver, British Columbia by @policemuseum

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This Truth & Reconciliation Day the VPMA wishes to hold space and amplify Indigenous Voices. We will share in our stories events you can attend to educate, learn, honour and pay respect to those who did not return their families after residential schools.
#truthandreconciliation by @policemuseum

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This Friday the Vancouver Police Museum & Archives kicks off our final Halloween season in Vancouvers old City Morgue.
Are you ready to tour the depths of the building that welcomed over 20,000 deceased?
We are asking the question, you’re dead, now what? Are you ready to find the answer.
This tour is 16+ and is not for the faint of heart.
Tickets start at $25 for this Friday and Saturday only.
Visit; https://www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca/halloweentours to book your spot!
#vancouverevents #halloween2026 #truecrimecanada #todovancouver by @policemuseum

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17 days ago

A memorable First Annual Forensic Careers Symposium, hosted by the Vancouver @policemuseum . Featuring forensic units of the @vancouverpd , and academic outreach from @douglascollege and yours truly, the @sfucriminology Centre for Forensic Research! We met so many people eager to learn more and explore the possibilities of forensic science, from high schoolers taking advantage of a professional development day off school, to middle aged folks considering a career shift, to seniors with ALL THE STORIES. We look forward to seeing you all at our own Research Symposium later in the year! by @policemuseum

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Thank you to everyone who took part in our first Forensic Science Symposium.
It was an incredible morning, with two incredible presentations and tables from VPD, Douglas college and SFU.
With over 150 attendees we couldn’t be happier.

I’m afraid due to organizational demands and lack of visitors after 3pm most tables packed up and we called the event at 4:30pm.

Thank you again and we are looking forward to changing a few things and continuing this event in 2027. by @policemuseum

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