Preserving our past to inform the future

A Peek at Northern Vancouver Island History.

Steam Donkey

In the late 1800s, steam technology replaced horse and oxen hauling and increased logging production enormously. “Get rid of that dribbling pot and bring back ...

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What's On

Annual General Meeting

The Museum at Campbell River will be holding its Annual General Meeting in person on April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm in the lobby of the ...

Ripple Rock Guided Hike

Join the Museum at Campbell River for a guided hike along the Ripple Rock trail, a coastal hike along the shores of Menzies Bay and ...

The Dawn Chorus: Secrets of Spring Birdsong

The Dawn Chorus—the surge of birdsong that greets early spring mornings—is one of nature’s most remarkable performances. In this engaging talk, biologist Sandra Milligan invites ...

Intertidal Walk with Biologist Sandra Milligan

Join biologist Sandra Milligan for an exploration of the Intertidal Zone. Low tide at Willow Point Reef typically uncovers over 80 species including dozens of ...

Beaded Porcupine Quill Earrings

Learn the art of creating beautiful Beaded Porcupine Quill Earrings in this hands-on workshop with Vicki Johnson of Tideline Gallery. Vicki will guide participants step-by-step ...

Beginner Crochet Rose Workshop

Beginner Crochet Rose Workshop with Carrie of Lunar Bliss Join Carrie, maker behind Lunar Bliss, for a beginner-friendly flower crochet workshop. Based in Campbell River ...

2026 Kids Camp at the Museum at Campbell River

Summer Camp for Kids

Looking for a summer experience your child won’t forget? We’ve got a fantastic camp packed with creativity, discovery, and hands-on fun! Making Magic Summer Kids ...

History on the Water Boat Tours

Each summer, the Museum at Campbell River and Campbell River Whale Watching and Adventure Tours partner to offer boat tours exploring the history of the ...

Homer’s Epics & the Art of Story-Telling

Homer’s Epics & the Art of Story-Telling An evening talk on how The Iliad and The Odyssey shaped Western narrative structure—from character arcs to interiority—and ...

Puppet Theatre at the Museum at Campbell River

Historical Puppet Theatre

Every summer our favourite characters come alive to tell the most outrageous, surprising, and fun stories of Campbell River and Northern Vancouver Island’s history. These ...

Tending the Spark: Mindfulness and the Creative Life

What happens when we slow down and make space for creativity? In this three-part workshop series at the Museum at Campbell River, storyteller and mindfulness ...

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