Richmond is about to unlock its doors and invite you in! From stunning art studios to historic sites, this year’s Doors Open event promises an intimate look at the spaces that form the culture and heritage of Richmond.
The Richmond Museum presents the 18th annual Doors Open Richmond on June 7-8, 2025. This community-wide celebration brings together over 50 partner sites that showcase Richmond’s incredible diversity and cultural richness.
Must-See Destinations
This year’s program features several exciting highlights:
- KPU Farms: New to Doors Open this year, this site offers families a fantastic opportunity to explore sustainable growing methods and see a variety of locally grown crops up close.
- Seawrack Press Studio: Perfect for craft enthusiasts and those interested in traditional arts, this studio showcases the rich traditions of papermaking and bookbinding.
- LuLu Island Winery: Wine lovers won’t want to miss this chance to walk through the vineyards, get an insider’s look at the winemaking process, and enjoy a guided tasting experience.
Guided Bus Tours
By popular demand, the Richmond Museum has doubled the number of bus tours available this year:
Sacred Spaces Tour (Saturday & Sunday) This tour explores different places of worship along No. 5 Road’s famous “Highway to Heaven” and beyond.
- Saturday stops: Lingyen Mountain Temple, Eastern Catholic Church, and Vedic Cultural Centre
- Sunday stops: Richmond Ismaili Jamatkhana, Richmond Jamia Mosque, and Steveston Buddhist Temple
Discover Doors Open Tour (NEW!) This specially curated tour showcases three different partner sites each day:
- Saturday: The Sharing Farm, Effat Mirnia Art Studio, and Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple
- Sunday: Athiana Acres, LuLu Island Winery, and FT Art Studio
While most of the Doors Open experience is self-guided, these organized tours offer a fantastic way to explore sites thematically with knowledgeable guides.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get to know Richmond better! Whether a longtime resident or first-time visitor, Doors Open Richmond invites you to experience the places and meet the people that make this diverse community truly special.
In addition to the in-person program, visitors can learn more about sites through two new videos
that will be screened at the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex Lounge and richmondmuseum.ca/theatre. This year’s videos will take a look behind-the-scenes of the
Steveston Kendo Club, one of the oldest clubs of its kind in Canada, and the Gateway Theatre as
they present the stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
While most programs are available on a walk-in basis, some will require advance registration.
Plan your Doors Open experience at richmondmuseum.ca/doors-open.