Historical Puppet Theatre

Puppet Theatre at the Museum at Campbell River

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 20-minute puppet shows in our Van Isle Theatre introduce significant events, people, and a glimpse into what life was like in the past. 

Shows are aimed at children ages 3 to 6, so expect lots of sing-alongs and audience participation, but all ages are welcome. Each performance is followed by a themed craft.

Shows are on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout July and August at 11:00 am and 2:00vpm.  Admission is $3 per person.

Group Bookings Available!

Are you bringing a preschool group?  A summer camp?  Book a private performance for larger groups by reaching out to education.programs ( @ ) crmuseum.ca.

2026 Performance Schedule

Day Date Time Show
Thursday Jul 02 11:00 AM To be confirmed in June
Thursday Jul 02 2:00 PM To be confirmed in June
Tuesday Jul 07 11:00 AM To be confirmed in June
Tuesday Jul 07 2:00 PM To be confirmed in June
Thursday Jul 09 11:00 AM To be confirmed in June
Thursday Jul 09 2:00 PM To be confirmed in June
Tuesday Jul 14 11:00 AM To be confirmed in June
Tuesday Jul 14 2:00 PM To be confirmed in June
Thursday Jul 16 11:00 AM To be confirmed in June
Thursday Jul 16 2:00 PM To be confirmed in June
Tuesday Jul 21 11:00 AM To be confirmed in June
Tuesday Jul 21 2:00 PM To be confirmed in June
Thursday Jul 23 11:00 AM To be confirmed in June
Thursday Jul 23 2:00 PM To be confirmed in June
Tuesday Jul 28 11:00 AM To be confirmed in June
Tuesday Jul 28 2:00 PM To be confirmed in June
Thursday Jul 30 11:00 AM To be confirmed in June
Thursday Jul 30 2:00 PM To be confirmed in June
Tuesday Aug 04 11:00 AM To be confirmed in June
Tuesday Aug 04 2:00 PM To be confirmed in June
Thursday Aug 06 11:00 AM To be confirmed in June
Thursday Aug 06 2:00 PM To be confirmed in June
Tuesday Aug 11 11:00 AM To be confirmed in June
Tuesday Aug 11 2:00 PM To be confirmed in June
Thursday Aug 13 11:00 AM To be confirmed in June
Thursday Aug 13 2:00 PM To be confirmed in June
Tuesday Aug 18 11:00 AM To be confirmed in June
Tuesday Aug 18 2:00 PM To be confirmed in June
Thursday Aug 20 11:00 AM To be confirmed in June
Thursday Aug 20 2:00 PM To be confirmed in June
Tuesday Aug 25 11:00 AM To be confirmed in June
Tuesday Aug 25 2:00 PM To be confirmed in June
Thursday Aug 27 11:00 AM To be confirmed in June
Thursday Aug 27 2:00 PM To be confirmed in June

Museum at Campbell River respectfully acknowledges the Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ First Nation, on whose traditional lands we work to preserve, interpret and share the collective human history of North Vancouver Island. The Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ First Nation is comprised of the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and Kwiakah First Nations. Our closest neighbors are the Coast Salish Xwemalhkwu, Klahoose and K’ómoks First Nations.

These nations have close connections to the land where Campbell River is located today.

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