Preserving our past to inform the future

A Peek at Northern Vancouver Island History.

Festival of Trees

Join us for a magical holiday experience as we unveil our annual Festival of Trees, transforming the Changing Gallery into a winter wonderland filled with ...

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Giving Tuesday

Why it Matters At the Museum at Campbell River, we believe in the power of museums to unite communities, examine our shared heritage, and foster ...

Textile Arts & Crafts Demos at the Festival of Trees

Textile Arts Demonstrations

Saturday, December 7 – Come down to the Museum’s Festival of Trees and join the Midnight Shuttles Spinners & Weavers Guild as they offer hands-on ...

Chestnuts & Carols

Saturday, December 14 – We are thrilled to invite you to our annual FREE family holiday event, Chestnuts & Carols. We’ll have music, hot coco, and ...

The Campbell River Museum is one of the most impressive museums in the province - a moving and evocative exploration of local history and heritage; a credit to the community and a must-see attraction.

I must congratulate you on having one of the nicest and unexpected museums of your size I have ever been in.

A museum that renews my hope in the past - Haa'wa: 'makes it exquisitely alive'... my favourite museum in the whole world.

Why museums matter

Museums are dynamic hubs of social engagement that respond to their communities’ needs

According to a 2022 national study, 96 per cent of Canadians view museums as essential spaces for community education. Museums make a difference in the lives of British Columbians – there’s a reason that 9 out of 10 Canadians believe that museums matter. They are educational spaces for life-long learners from all walks of life. They stimulate the economy and attract tourism. They help us grapple with big, difficult questions. They preserve the past, so we can see ourselves in the present, and work towards building a better future.
-Ryan Hunt, BC Museums Association Executive Director