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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
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Phone: 1-250-753-1821
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Biophilia | Nanaimo Art Gallery

Nanaimo Art Gallery
Nanaimo
Date:
August 1, 2026
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October 11, 2026
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0.15 km
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Biophilia is a touring exhibition from Musee d’art de Joliette that asks what it means to be connected with the natural world as it rapidly changes around us. Through painting, sculpture, installation, and video, artists in Biophilia examine the desires and contradictions that surround human relationships with nature. Biophilia means “love of nature.” It is the innate human desire to be in touch with Read more...
Nanaimo Jazz

Nanaimo International Jazz Festival (NIJFA)

Tourism Nanaimo
Nanaimo
Date:
September 11, 2026
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September 27, 2026
0.12 km
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A volunteer-driven non-profit presenting year-round live jazz performances in theatres, halls, pubs, clubs, on free outdoor stages, at youth workshops and at our annual Fall Festival! Organized by the Nanaimo International Jazz Festival Association, this annual event promises a vibrant celebration of jazz, with a rich lineup of performances and activities. For more information on the festival lineup, schedule, and participating venues, visit the Read more...
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Nanaimo Art Walk

Nanaimo Arts Council
Nanaimo
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November 21, 2026
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November 22, 2026
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Since 1998, 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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