​Hours of Operation:
Admission by Donation

Historical Museum & Archives
Open Year Round - Tuesday to Saturday
​10 to 3 pm 

Forestry Museum
Closed for Summer 2021

​​Spring 2021 Issue ​
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Event Calendar

Research Requests

Archives

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June 2021 | A childhood with dynamite and pike poles

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Currently at the Museum...

Willingdon Beach Tours
Join us this summer for guided historic tours of the Willingdon Beach Area!
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Papermaking Pop-Ups
Make your own paper from recycled materials! Stop by our pop-ups at Willingdon Beach. 

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From Home 
​Download activity sheets to do from home, including recipes and crafts!

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Discover qathet's history! 

The Story of Cedar explores its uses as a natural resource and the vital role it played in the lives of Coastal First Nations.
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Learn the Place Names of local spots, their traditional Tla'amin names, and the reason why they were named the way they are. 
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The ZUNGA! A uniquely coined Powell River term, spoken from the lips of local kids since .... well nobody really knows...
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Territorial Acknowledgement

The Powell River Historical Museum & Archives and the Powell River Forestry Museum are located on the traditional territories of the Tla’amin Nation. The Museum is committed to collaborating with all Indigenous peoples of this province including the Tla'amin Nation. We acknowledge the harms of the past, are committed to improving relationships in the spirit of reconciliation, and we extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live and learn on this territory. ​Emote!