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 lifelong learning. Through our community events, curated exhibits, and educational programs, we strive to bring people together and provide a deeper understanding of Campbell River’s rich history and significance. Our goal is to make our programming and exhibits as accessible as possible, to create a sense of inclusivity and community engagement.
Canadians trust museums more than many other institutions to provide reliable information and education. At the Museum at Campbell River, we are committed to living up to this trust by continually offering programs that enlighten and engage. However, we cannot do this without your help.
On this Giving Tuesday, we are asking the community to help us through a donation to support our 2025 activities. We have created three funds to help gather support where the Museum is most vulnerable for 2025.
Keep Wednesdays Free for Locals – every Wednesday, we invite locals into the Museum with free admission. Community members that most use this are young families, seniors and service groups bringing clients to spend an afternoon. Make a donation to the 2025 Keep Wednesdays Free for Locals to help ensure this opportunity continues.
Keep Museum Events Free – the Museum hosts special events celebrating key milestones in Campbell River, everything from BC Family Day, to Steam Donkey Day to the Haig-Brown Festival. These are free to the public because we believe in the benefits of community coming together. Donate to the 2025 Keep Museum Events Free Campaign to help ensure these events remain free of charge.
Historical Puppet Theatre – puppetry creates a magical storytelling experience and one that brings our local history to life. It’s where kids are first introduced to the story of Ripple Rock, early logging and shipwreck stories and to what life was like without modern conveniences. Donate to the 2025 Historic Puppet Theatre Campaign and help ensure this summer program remains as accessible as possible.
Thank you to Bluetree Photography for capturing the Museum in many of these images.