The Museum at Campbell River
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The Museum at Campbell River
The Museum at Campbell River
4.5
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Through numerous exhibits and an extensive research library visitors can learn the history of northern Vancouver Island.
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Elizabeth M
Nanaimo, Canada133 contributions
Really enjoyed our visit!
Jun. 2021
This is a great museum with excellent exhibits and history of the area. I enjoyed learning more about First Nations On Vancouver Island.
Written July 2, 2021
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skyline56
Vancouver, Canada9 contributions
Worth A Visit
Nov. 2020
Excellent heritage artifacts and historical perspective. First Nations well represented. Cooperation between cultures should be emphasized over conflict.
Written November 12, 2020
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Thank you for review and for coming to see us!
Written January 6, 2021
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NorthCountryWriter
Victoria, Canada261 contributions
Inexpensive, entertaining, and educational
Sep. 2020
For a very small city, less than 40,000 people, Campbell River has a museum it can be proud of.
It's not huge but what it does, it does really well. It cover indigenous history and folklore to the industries that grew up there and how the early European settlers lived.
We've been to bigger cities whose museums didn't evoke the feelings this one did.
It's not huge but what it does, it does really well. It cover indigenous history and folklore to the industries that grew up there and how the early European settlers lived.
We've been to bigger cities whose museums didn't evoke the feelings this one did.
Written October 5, 2020
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Thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your visit.
Written January 6, 2021
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viaducttravel
Vancouver142 contributions
Excellent Museum
Sep. 2020
Museum was very well presented, full of interesting exhibits. Would recommend a visit. Nice gift shop as well.
Written September 26, 2020
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Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed the Museum and gift shop.
Written January 6, 2021
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Rhondda S
Parksville, Canada37 contributions
Self guided tour
Sep. 2020 • Couples
This is a great little museum. It is very well planned out and interesting. The small gift shop is also worth a visit.
Written September 21, 2020
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Thank you very much for your review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit.
Written January 6, 2021
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Peckish
Vancouver371 contributions
Fantastic Museum
Feb. 2020 • Solo
The museum is a great visitor destination. Along with a beautiful view of the water from the lobby, the exhibits are great, particularly the Indigenous mask exhibit. The staff have done a good job of sharing the stories of the region.
Written February 29, 2020
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Thank you very much for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your visit and will pass your feedback on to the staff.
Written January 6, 2021
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Dinner for two
Courtenay, Canada8 contributions
Informative
Feb. 2020 • Family
Took the family here on the weekend very informative and just a great place to go would recommend if your in the area.
Written February 17, 2020
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Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your visit.
Written January 6, 2021
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raeann01
Campbell River, Canada39 contributions
Awesome
Dec. 2019
We moved to town recently and have gone 3 times. Get a family one year membership ,well worth it.The gift shop has very good prices .
Written January 14, 2020
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Thank you so much for your review! Hopefully you have been able to make good use of your membership to come back.
Written January 6, 2021
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judyth101
Kyoto, Japan39 contributions
The Museum at Campbell River is lovely
Nov. 2019
The Museum at Campbell River is a lovely museum which contains various interesting items and history. there is history of the area, a wonderful collection of indigenous items, interactive exhibitions and present, current exhibitions of contemporary artists. it is a very special place to visit.
Written January 11, 2020
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Thank you so much for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your visit.
Written January 6, 2021
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Redkitewatcher64
Andover, UK1,256 contributions
Great little museum to learn about the history of Campbell River
Sep. 2019
Stopped off here on a rainy afternoon. Wasn't expecting much but was really pleasantly suprized. Great little museum , very well presented displays, interesting information about Campbell River, its first nations, fishing and early settlers. Some of the reproductions of early accommodation were amazing , loved the floating cabin. Well worth a couple of hours to visit.
Written November 18, 2019
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Les B
Bathurst, Australia784 contributions
How long do you recommend for a visit to the Museum?
Kim_757Xray
Campbell River, Canada9 contributions
I think 1-2 hours would probably work for most people.
queens888
flushing,newyork117 contributions
Approximately how much time would I need for this museum?
Museum at C
Campbell River, Canada3 contributions
It's best to allow 1 to 2 hours.
fred g
Chilliwack, Canada3 contributions
How to get there?
Museum at C
Campbell River, Canada3 contributions
Hello. If you are coming from the south of Vancouver Island, a nice scenic route is to drive up 19A the coast highway. Once you are in Campbell River you will drive to 5th Avenue and turn left. The building is actually facing Highway 19A, and our parking lot is off 5th Avenue. Hours are 10-5 seven days/week until October 1. Then we are 12-5 Tuesday - Sunday, closed Mondays. If you need further instructions, please call 250-287-3103.
2cornishrex
Nanaimo, Canada2 contributions
Is it open Sundays?
Museum at C
Campbell River, Canada3 contributions
Hello. Yes the Museum is open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Seven days a week during the summer months. During the winter, October 1 - May 18 we will be open noon - 5 p.m. from Tuesday - Sundays. Hope to see you at the Museum at Campbell River. Thank you.
2cornishrex
Nanaimo, Canada2 contributions
Is it open Sundays?
Museum at C
Campbell River, Canada3 contributions
Yes, we are open Sundays!
Rum48 has posted our hours accurately, but I will share them again for good measure:
Summer (May 18-Sept 30)
Open Daily: 10am-5pm
Winter (Oct 1-May 17)
Tuesday - Sunday: 12pm-5pm
Month of December
Open Daily: 10am-5pm
Thank you everyone for your responses!
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