Kitimat Museum & Archives
Kitimat Museum & Archives
Kitimat Museum & Archives
4.5
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
About
Explore town history with the coming of Alcan’s aluminum smelter in the 1950s, early valley settlement, and Haisla traditional arts and technology. Additional displays feature regional geology, flora, and fauna. The temporary gallery offers changing exhibitions of arts, culture, and history. Visit the Museum Gift Shop for a variety of decorative gifts including, jewelry, and First Nations design merchandise, local artwork, clothing, and more. Second-floor is accessible via lift.
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WorldTravel246
Kitimat, Canada31 contributions
Jul 2017
This is worth a 30 minute visit when visiting Kitimat or simply for an afternoon looking for something different to do! The staff are wonderful, the exhibits are over the top and the shop offers a wide collection of interesting souvenirs.
Written July 19, 2017
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Anne H
Clayton le Moors, UK29 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
Very helpful staff, archives of great interest to me. Lots of gifts to buy. A must to visit if you come to Kitimat.
Written September 12, 2018
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Wendy W
Cork, Ireland87 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
While staying with family in Kitimat for the first time, we visited the museum to find out a little bit more about the history of the place. It's located right next to the Mall in the town centre and very accessible. The exhibits are very well laid out and it was very informative and interesting.
There's a little souvenir shop in the museum too. Entrance to the museum is free but there's a donation box should you wish to make one towards keeping the place running.
A very enjoyable visit, thank you.
There's a little souvenir shop in the museum too. Entrance to the museum is free but there's a donation box should you wish to make one towards keeping the place running.
A very enjoyable visit, thank you.
Written August 23, 2017
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Tom W
West Vancouver, Canada301 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
Small and local museum telling the long history of the area and its growth. Lots of information gathered here and the place where my other half grew up 50+ years ago. Interesting to see all the places that had not changed that much from the early days, but then the huge changes later on. Lots of fun and well worht the look around.
Written March 5, 2017
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Jdgem
Vancouver, Canada29 contributions
Jun 2016 • Business
Loved the history all around - great exhibits, amazing detail - good gift shop very helpful and friendly staff - a must visit!
Written June 9, 2016
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ladybugladybug2018
Calgary, Canada27 contributions
Sept 2020
The welcome atmosphere makes this place a joy to visit. I have visited this lovely location on previous visits and it has never failed to be a very good thing. I love the local art. The gift shop is full of excellent gift items just waiting to be discovered. Don’t miss out , visit this little gem, if your travels take you to Kitimat.
Written September 21, 2020
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Julie D
Vancouver1,071 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Very nice building with a thorough history of Kitimat. There are many displays to enjoy and a small gift shop on the first floor. On the second floor, they had a temporary display of flamingo dancing. Very nice.
Written July 11, 2019
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Lori S
40 contributions
Sept 2018 • Family
The museum was a nice surprise for my 10 year old son and myself. We really enjoyed looking at all the animals and there was so many that blended in, that it took awhile to spot them.
Also...some really cute and pretty souvenirs here.
Also...some really cute and pretty souvenirs here.
Written October 20, 2018
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snowietoo
Kitimat, Canada13 contributions
Sept 2018 • Family
It is like stepping into the 50’s at this little museum...Kitimat did not exist until 1954 and the exhibits are from that time...They have a wonderful gift shop a must stop and see....
Written October 2, 2018
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We are so happy that you enjoyed your time at our Museum!
Written October 3, 2018
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lizwud
Kitimat, Canada15 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
Very good place for unique gifts and often they have attractions upstairs. There was a skating attraction and also there have been art shows too.
Written March 4, 2018
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