The Audain Art Museum opened in 2016 and was founded by Vancouver home builder and philanthropist Michael Audain and his wife Yoshiko Karasawa. The 56,000 square foot structure is located in Whistler, British Columbia, and was designed by the award-winning architectural firm Patkau Architects. The Museum’s permanent collection showcases the Read more [...]
Museums & Heritage Sites
Due to the shifting nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, events and opening hours of many organizations may change from time to time. Should you plan a visit or wish to attend an event with an arts organization listed on Art-BC.com, we recommend that you visit their website for up-to-date details on their offerings and safety protocols.
Welcome to British Columbia’s Museums and Heritage Sites. Natural landscapes, art, and regional stories await your discovery! British Columbia is a hub of vibrant history and creative destinations. Even more, we’ve got the scoop on the best places to visit: First, climb aboard a train and into an underground tunnel at Britannia Mine Museum. Next, explore the unique world of the South Okanagan at the Penticton Museum and Archives. Finally, experience the rich traditions of the Tsimshian First Nation at the Museum of Northern BC. And that is just the beginning of your cultural tour! BC’s Museums and Heritage Sites are a great place to spend time with the whole family. Book your vacation days now, because these places are not to be missed!
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Barkerville Historic Town & Park
It’s 1862. You are hand-digging through layers of soggy, worthless, frustrating gravel, hoping and praying the next shovel-stroke will expose a fortune in gold. Everyone says it’s crazy, but there’s too much at stake. Then, just when the outcome seems impossibly bleak, at a depth of 52 feet the ground Read more [...]
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BC Farm Museum
Located in historic Fort Langley the BC Farm Museum has the province’s largest collection of pioneer and agricultural artifacts. Something of interest for every age. Kids love our Scavenger Hunt (with a prize) and after Covid19, rope making, tomato and egg sorting demonstrations. Visitors learn how people lived without electricity and can see Read more [...]
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Branscombe House
Branscombe House is located at 4900 Steveston Highway and is one of the earliest homes built in the area; as such it is significant for its historical association to Steveston and for reflecting the pattern of commercial and related residential development that occurred in Steveston’s early history. The Branscombe House Read more [...]
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Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site is an authentic representation of a once thriving community of canneries, boat yards, residences. City of Richmond staff and dedicated volunteers work together to preserve and restore the shipyard and surrounding buildings as an active wooden boat centre and waterfront park. Tour the oldest shipyard Read more [...]
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Caetani Cultural Centre
The Caetani Cultural Centre (C3) provides a venue for artists, writers, and creative individuals from across Canada and the world to explore a diverse range of arts practices, theories and experiences through an active residency program. A 120+ year old heritage site is located on 1.5 acres of land in Read more [...]
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Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park
A gem of Vancouver Island Heritage; Filberg Park is nine acres of breathtakingly landscaped waterfront green space, gardens and heritage buildings, in Comox, British Columbia. The park features 130 varieties of trees, seasonal gardens, and hundreds of rhododendrons.At the heart of the site is the 1930’s heritage lodge, the former Read more [...]
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Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
Built in 1894 as a salmon cannery in the fishing village of Steveston, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery was once the largest of its kind, earning it the nickname “The Monster Cannery”. Today, interactive displays and exhibits present the history of Canada’s west coast fishing industry, where visitors of all Read more [...]
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Haida Gwaii Museum at Kay Llangaay
The Museum offers a fascinating look into Haida Gwaii culture from diverse perspectives that explores; Haida knowledge, scientific information, natural specimens, oral history and art all blend together in a fluid and constantly changing exhibit context. We work collaboratively with communities and organizations to provide an inspiring and holistic learning Read more [...]
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Kamloops Museum and Archives
WELCOME TO THE KAMLOOPS MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES! The KMA’s permanent exhibitions consistently evolve to more inclusively showcase Kamloops’ culture through the voices of its many communities. Current issues, events, and ideas are explored in our temporary display gallery, brining rigorous and relevant exhibitions to Kamloops. The KMA seeks to foster pride Read more [...]
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Kitimat Museum & Archives
Explore town history with the coming of Alcan’s aluminum smelter in the 1950s, early valley settlement, and Haisla traditional arts and technology. Additional displays feature regional geology, flora, and fauna. Historical Collection of videos, courtesy of Rio Tinto BC Works, showcasing the early years of the original Kitimat Project. Nechako Read more [...]
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Ksan Historical Village And Museum
Found within Gitxsan Territory, Ksan Historical Village stands where the village of Gitanmaax has existed for centuries. It is the desire of Ksan to preserve and truthfully portray the lifestyle of the people who have always lived here. ‘Ksan Historical Village and Museum is located near the ancient village of Read more [...]
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London Heritage Farm
London Heritage Farm is a 4 acre heritage site that overlooks the south arm of the Fraser River. The site offers a fully restored 1880s farmhouse, heritage and herb gardens, the restored Spragg family barn, vintage farm equipment and extensive lawns. Hours: The farm house is closed. The gardens remain Read more [...]
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MOA | Museum of Anthropology
Just 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver and the Vancouver International Airport, the Museum of Anthropology, located at the University of British Columbia, houses one of the world’s finest displays of Northwest Coast First Nations arts in a spectacular Arthur Erickson-designed building overlooking mountains and sea. Inside the soaring glass and Read more [...]
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Museum of Northern BC
Enter the Museum of Northern BC in Prince Rupert and experience the beauty of Northwest Coast architecture and the rich traditions of the Tsimshian First Nation. Located overlooking Prince Rupert Harbour, the Museum is renowned for its spectacular collection of timeless art, that bring to life the history and culture Read more [...]
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Museum of Surrey
Museum of Surrey is your museum. From brief conversations to big collaborations, your voice is heard and incorporated into everything we do. Vibrant, interactive and ever changing, it’s a free local venue for wonder, connection and fun. The dynamic space includes a flexible gallery for international and national exhibitions, TD Read more [...]
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Museum of Vancouver
The Museum of Vancouver is now open with new safety measures and timed-entry tickets to allow the public to safely enjoy the galleries and exhibitions currently on view. Gain a deeper understanding of our city through stories, objects and shared experiences at Museum of Vancouver (MOV). Learn about Vancouver’s past Read more [...]
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Nisga’a Museum / Hli Goothl Wilp Adokshl Nisga’a
Welcome to Hli Goothl Wilp-Adokshl Nisga’a, a name representing the four tribes that make up the Nisga’a Nation. The museum displays artifacts of all four peoples within its permanent exhibition, an assemblage of 300+ art objects that left the Nass Valley in the latter part of the 19th Century and Read more [...]
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North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site
Experience 127 years of history. Original architecture and the pristine BC wilderness set the backdrop for a unique and engaging experience. North Pacific Cannery connects you with an integral part of BCs industrial, economic and cultural history through guided tours, special exhibits, locally-inspired cuisine, and much more! The Port Edward Read more [...]
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Penticton Museum & Archives
Explore the unique world of the South Okanagan beyond its famous ‘beaches and peaches’ with tons of hands-on displays and activities for the whole family. Browse through our links to the left to learn about the museum, view our current and upcoming exhibits, and get involved!
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R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum | Temporarily Closed
In an ongoing effort to flatten the curve and reduce the impact of COVID-19 in our community R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum will remain temporarily closed to the public until further notice, including walking trails and all events, are temporarily postponed. Museum and Archives : Year Round: Tuesday to Read more [...]
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Richmond Museum
We’ll make you curious about our city’s colourful and diverse history when you join us for a journey of discovery as we explore our place in the world. From First Nations baskets to bog horseshoes and Chinese opera costumes, the City of Richmond’s 20,000+ artefact collection tells the many stories Read more [...]
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Steveston Interurban Tram
Hours: Currently Closed The newly restored Tram Car 1220 opens a door to Richmond’s fascinating transportation history. Housed in a light-filled building reminiscent of the first Steveston Station, Tram Car 1220 sits on the original rail tracks it ran on until 1958. It is Richmond Museum’s largest artefact. For more Read more [...]
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Steveston Museum
Hours: Currently closed Steveston Museum is a beloved heritage gem in the heart of Steveston Village. The 1905 building was originally Steveston’s first bank. The museum has housed the Steveston Post Office for over 40 years. The museum offers exhibits about the tragedies and triumphs of the local community, including Read more [...]
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Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History
Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History is a multi-faceted cultural hub located in downtown Nelson. We house a regional archives, history collection, regional museum, two contemporary gallery spaces and a stunning gift shop, all within a 1902 heritage post office. Our exhibition spaces display 8 to 10 exhibitions per Read more [...]