NOTICE In response to COVID-19, the PRHMA is temporarily closed to the public from April 13th 2021, until further notice. Museum Staff is still accepting research requests by email or phone at info@powellrivermuseum.ca or 604-485-2222. 

---

​Hours of Operation:
Admission by Donation

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

Forestry Museum
Open June to August - Tuesday to Saturday
12 to 3 pm 

​​Spring 2021 Issue ​
​Read Here

---

Event Calendar

Research Requests

Historic Photos

---

May 2021 | The Original Garden Centre

​​Read Here

---

Currently at the Museum...

Summer Employment
We are hiring two students for the summer. Come and join our team from June to August! 

​​Learn More 

From Home
Learn about local people of interest, Good Citizen Awards, and more from home!
​
​Learn More

COVID-19 Updates
The PRHMA is temporarily closed starting April 13th 2021,  until further notice.
​
​Learn More

---

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.
​
Learn More

Learn the Place Names of local spots, their traditional Tla'amin names, and the reason why they were named the way they are. 
​
​Learn More 

The ZUNGA! A uniquely coined Powell River term, spoken from the lips of local kids since .... well nobody really knows...
​
Learn More ​

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!