There are several museums that have information on local history, including:
Irving House Historic Center
302 Royal Ave, 604-527-4640. Open W-Su 11:30AM-4:30PM in the summer, weekends only 12:30PM-4:30PM in the winter. An old house preserved to show Victorian times and styles. A historical picture gallery and archives is also on-site.Samson V Maritime Museum
moored on the river at Westminster Quay, 604-522-6894 (http://www.samsonmuseum.org). Open daily from July 1 to Labour Day, Noon-5PM; open weekends from Noon-5PM in May, June and after Labour Day to mid-October. A steam-powered paddlewheeler that once operated on the Fraser River to keep it clear of logs and other debris. It is now a museum that shows what life was like on a riverboat. Admission by donation.Fraser River Discovery Center
788 Quayside Drive, 604-521-8401 (http://www.fraserriverdis...). Open Tu-Sa, 10AM-4PM. Geared towards children, it has exhibits and videos on the health and sustainability of the Fraser River. Admission by donation.