To place an order, please send a request in writing:

• By email to Images@museumofvancouver.ca
• By fax to: 604.736.5417 Attn: Photo Orders
• By regular mail: Photo Orders, Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6J 3J9

Here is what to include in your request:

1. Your name, organization, phone number, address and email address.
2. The object number or description of the image.
3. MOV retains the rights to all collections photographs and accepts applications for permission to use of these images. Please indicate your intended use of the image.
4. If your intended use of the image is to reproduce it in any form, please send the following information as it applies:

• The format of the publication (book, magazine, advertisement, film, website, coffee mug, etc.)
• A brief synopsis of the publication subject
• Title or working title of the publication
• The print run of the publication
• The author and producer or publisher of the publication
• The projected date of publication

You will be contacted regarding your request as soon as possible.

If your order is a rush please indicate this and note that there is a charge for rush orders.

Photography and Reproduction Fee Schedule

Terms and Conditions for provision of MOV collections images:

• All prices are quoted in Canadian Funds and do not include applicable taxes.
• The MOV will accept written requests for discount on reproduction fees only. Priority for discounts is given to academic and research use.
• To submit an order, follow the instructions here
• Rush orders are shipped within 5 business days of receipt of payment. Please clarify that an order is a rush when placing the order.
• Reproduction Rights are effective upon receipt by MOV of the completed MOV Photographic Reproduction Rights form and payment.
• Reproduction Rights can be ordered separately from images.
• Images will be delivered upon receipt of payment.
• Allow up to 4 weeks after receipt of payment for delivery of images, depending on the size of the order.
• Orders can be paid by credit card, cash or cheque

This schedule is for reference purposes only. Terms and conditions for provision of photographic images are described here. Please note that media requests, commercial audio/video requests and requests for visits to the collections are not included in this fee schedule. Contact information for other Museum and collections access is listed here.

Some fees vary by category of intended use:

Determining fees:

• Read the Category of Use descriptions to determine the proper fee category for your request.
• Find the services you require in the list below and match with the fee from the appropriate column.
• Add all applicable fees and add 11% HST. Out of Province orders add only 5% GST.

Photography fees:

Reproduction fees:

Shipping and Handling Fees:

Other Museum and Collections Access

• For media requests please contact the Marketing Officer (604)730-5309 marketing@museumofvancouver.ca.
• For commercial audio or video please contact the Rentals and Special Events Coordinator (604)730-5302 rentals@museumofvancouver.ca.
• For visits to the Collections please contact the Curator of Collections (604)730-5312 wnichols@museumofvancouver.ca.