The Museum at Campbell River
The Museum at Campbell River
The Museum at Campbell River
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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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dmaccallum63
London, UK576 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Couples
What a fabulous museum, congratulations. The displays, av and diarama face into some of Canadian histories darker moments with indigenous Nations.
The cruel genocide of the 19th and 20th C and the attempts to reconcile this now are played out in simple and clear displays.
Alongside this there are stories of colonial settlers lives of life cabins ( there’s a rebuilt model you can visit), logging, salmon fishing and the history of Cambell river itself from the early 1900’s.
Thought provoking and a great gift shop too.
We visited the MOA at UBC on this trip and this little museum is much better. Great job 👏🏻
The cruel genocide of the 19th and 20th C and the attempts to reconcile this now are played out in simple and clear displays.
Alongside this there are stories of colonial settlers lives of life cabins ( there’s a rebuilt model you can visit), logging, salmon fishing and the history of Cambell river itself from the early 1900’s.
Thought provoking and a great gift shop too.
We visited the MOA at UBC on this trip and this little museum is much better. Great job 👏🏻
Written September 29, 2022
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ccduckie
Victoria, Canada227 contributions
Aug. 2022
I can't recommend this highly enough. I grew up going to the Royal BC Museum in Victoria and this tops it. The indigenous artifacts were amazing. The animated transforming masks, the coppers, and many other things i have never seen before. There was a complete Japanese fishing boat (outside) and informative displays on early colonization. Really well done, world class little museum.
Written August 12, 2022
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relax7500
Calgary, Canada108 contributions
Jul. 2022 • Family
Pleasantly surprised by this very thoughtful and well done museum! We loved the interactive elements, Indigenous gallery and learning about the history of the area. Strongly recommend for anyone visiting Campbell River, there’s something for all ages. There’s a nice little gift shop too.
Written July 29, 2022
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Elizabeth G
Burgess Hill, UK224 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Couples
A small but informative museum that helps you delve into the past. From those that inherited the land , to the explorers. You can see why this land was important to all. A great find.
Written July 6, 2022
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Don B
Tsawwassen, British Columbia10 contributions
Jun. 2022
I can't say enough about this museum. Although relatively small, the exhibits and interactive displays are extremely well done and composed. The initial indigineous display is captivating and very cleverly done. Don't miss the film on the removal of Ripple Rock.
Written July 1, 2022
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Diane
Sheffield, UK13 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Couples
What a great museum. Really informative and shows great respect to and pride in the First Nation exhibits while demonstrating the impact of the European colonisation. Also enjoyed the exhibits and film about Roderick Haig Brown.
Written June 21, 2022
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David D
Colombo, Sri Lanka8 contributions
Jun. 2022
Absolutely outstanding museum - one of the highlights of our trip to Vancouver Island! Excellent displays and very good audio visual displays. Extremely helpful staff.
Written June 21, 2022
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Bruce H
4 contributions
Jun. 2022
very well put together. Very interesting and lots of history, A lot of great First Nations masks. Lots of logging and fishing history
Written June 21, 2022
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Logan H
North Vancouver, Canada580 contributions
Jun. 2022
Very professional presentations of local and First Nations history along with some really heart rending recollections of the effect of colonialization of the First Nations in BC.
The art works are amazing. Gift shop has a large and varied selection and staff that know their products and in many cases the individual artists who have provided the pieces on offer.
The art works are amazing. Gift shop has a large and varied selection and staff that know their products and in many cases the individual artists who have provided the pieces on offer.
Written June 12, 2022
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Nellie10
Lincolnshire, UK20 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Couples
Really interesting and well laid out museum. had a lovely time here learning about the local history. The gift shop was lovely too, and the staff really helpful. Thank you for giving us great memories of our stay at Campbell river
Written June 12, 2022
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Les B
New South Wales, Australia993 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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