Preserving our past to inform the future

A Peek at Northern Vancouver Island History.

Cecil Dawson: Standing in the Gap

New Exhibit open until November 2022! The new exhibit at the Museum at Campbell River explores the impacts of colonization through the experiences of one …

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Kids Day!

Come join us on Wednesday July 20th from noon to 3pm for a free family event! We will be celebrating the launch of the new …

Puppet Theatre

The Museum’s Puppet Theatre is back for its 34th season! We think this year will be better than ever! Museum Puppet Shows are a short …

Summer Camps 2022

This summer the Museum at Campbell River will be offering 4 week-long summer camps for kids aged 7-11. The camps are from 9am – noon …

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.

May to August 2022

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Historic Boat Tours

The Museum at Campbell River will once again offer its summer historic boat tours in partnership with Campbell River Whale Watching and Adventure Tours. Each trip explores the history of the region from the comfort of their boats that includes both indoor and outdoor seating areas, and an on board washroom. As well as an experienced Captain, there is an on board naturalist who is constantly on the lookout for wildlife to point out, and a Museum Guide to share historic points of interest.