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Nanaimo Museum

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The Nanaimo Museum is located in downtown Nanaimo on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. It is a dynamic community facility offering diverse interpretive programming encouraging visitors to “Make a Discovery” while exploring the history and heritage of our area. The  museum entered a new era in 2008. Nanaimo’s history was given new life with the construction of our facility in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, created with the vision statement: The Nanaimo Museum will enhance cultural quality of life, anchor our community and enlighten visitors while nurturing the flow of inspiration through interactive presentation of stories and objects spanning Nanaimo’s history.

Today, the museum offers award winning exhibits, popular meeting and reception spaces and a destination Gift Shop. The expanded space has allowed the museum to bring top ranked feature exhibits to our community from the Canadian History Museum, the National Gallery and the Vancouver Art Gallery to name a few.

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Address: 100 Museum Way
Nanaimo
British Columbia
V9R 5J8
Canada
Phone: 1-250-753-1821
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VIS Studio: Fall 2025 Art and Sculpture Classes

Joel A Prevost – Vancouver Island Sculpting Studio
Nanaimo
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September 1, 2025
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November 30, 2025
1.6 km
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Highlights (learn more / register): Click the blue link for more information. – Urban Sketching with John Hofman — Sun, Sept 21, 28 & Oct 5 | 1 – 4 pm – Garden of Eden — clay sculpting with Joël A. Prévost — Thu, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 | 7- 10 pm – The Eyes Exploration — Joël A. Prévost — Tue, Oct Read more...
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Upcoming Events | Tourism Nanaimo

Tourism Nanaimo
Nanaimo
Date:
October 1, 2025
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May 29, 2026
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Embrace the eclectic energy of Nanaimo at our Bathtub Races, a thrilling tribute to our marine heritage, or get lost in the magic of our Lantern Festival, join the city in colour for our Pride Festival, Jazz fest and more. Every season brings something new and exciting, ensuring that no two visits to Nanaimo are ever the same. Here’re Upcoming Read more...
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Commercial St.

Nanaimo Art Gallery
Nanaimo
Date:
October 25, 2025
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January 4, 2026
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House is a feeling. A thing to which other things are added. -Peter Culley For Commercial St., artist Samuel Roy-Bois has created a series of artworks that directly respond to the vibrant street where Nanaimo Art Gallery is located. Drawing inspiration from architecture and streetscape elements, large wooden sculptures echo Commercial Street’s built environment—the street’s layout, a vanished window, and a Read more...
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5th Annual VIS Studio Christmas Art Sale

Joel A Prevost – Vancouver Island Sculpting Studio
Nanaimo
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November 14, 2025
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November 16, 2025
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1.6 km
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We’re delighted to invite you to the 5th Annual VIS Studio Christmas Art Sale, a festive, curated marketplace of original, handcrafted gifts by Vancouver Island makers. When: November 14–16 — daily 11:00 AM–6:00 PM. Opening Reception: Friday, November 14 — 6:00–9:00 PM. Where: VIS Studio, 294 Harewood Rd, Nanaimo. https://vancouverislandsculptingstudio.com/christmas-art-sale Eleven local artists will be showcasing a carefully curated selection Read more...
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Nanaimo Art Walk

Nanaimo Arts Council
Nanaimo
Date:
November 22, 2025
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November 23, 2025
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Since 1997, the Downtown Nanaimo Artwalk has been an exciting cultural event for visual artists to display works of art for sale. This is a self-guided tour through artists studios and host locations, featuring a great variety of art with something for everybody’s budget. Read more...
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