Photographers’ Week

June 8-14 on our Facebook Page we are talking about photographers!  Our archival photography collection tells us so much about our community’s past.  A large number of these photographs come from a small number of people.  Names such as Godfrey and May Baldwin, Henry Twidle, Elizabeth Quocksister and Francis and Amy Barrow may look familiar if you have ever taken the time to explore some of our photographs.  

Currently the photographic exhibit “Cover Stories” featuring work by the Baldwins is on display in our Changing Gallery.  Come see that exhibit for free this week as part of the Museum’s re-opening celebration.

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

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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