About

Compact but well-curated museum in downtown's Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Highlights include the award-winning replica coal mine exhibit, Snuneymuxw First Nation cultural displays, and rotating feature galleries that change three times yearly. The museum also manages the Bastion, a Hudson's Bay Company post from 1853 located on the waterfront.

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Tips

  • Admission is by donation — give what you can
  • The coal mine exhibit is the highlight and great for kids
  • Ask about guided tours for deeper historical context
  • The gift shop has quality Indigenous artwork and souvenirs

Know Before You Go

  • Closed Sundays and holidays outside summer season
  • The Bastion on the waterfront is a short walk away and included
  • Check the website for current hours as they change seasonally
  • Wheelchair accessible

Details

Hours
10am - 5pm Mon-Sat (summer: daily)
Duration
1-1.5 hours
Price Range
Free
Address
100 Museum Way, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J8Get Directions

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