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 brings to life the history and culture of the Northwest Coast. The Museum also features the dramatic history of the more recent period, the fur trade, construction of the railway, and the fishing industry. Visit the Museum’s gift shop which offers Northwest Coast art in argillite, wood, silver and gold and explore the extensive selection of books highlighting the natural and cultural heritage of the region.
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The Art of Relationships: Sam Bryant exemplifies ways in which families, tribes and nations are connected through art. Northwest Coast art arose out of the impulse to manifest, strengthen and celebrate relationships — within the lineage group, between lineage groups, between village and nations, and between the people and the land. Some contemporary First Nations continue to pursue their arts Read more...
