Executive Director Louise Avery Retires from the Kitimat Museum

Executive Director Louise Avery Retires from the Kitimat Museum & Archives After 28 Years Statement From the Board of Directors of the Kitimat Museum & Archives | December 17, 2024   The Board of Directors for the Kitimat Museum & Archives announces the retirement of Executive Director Louise Avery and

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Our Fall 2024 Newsletter is Now Online

Our Fall 2024 Newsletter is now online; catch up with everything happening at the Kitimat Museum & Archives. Another quarter of a year has passed, and it is once again time to share our latest newsletter. In this Fall 2024 issue read about upcoming work in Collections, the 2025 temporary

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A colourful poster showing three market stalls decorated for Christmas.

2024 Artisan Christmas Gift Store

Find original art and unique handmade items by local artisans for sale at the Museum. Stir up some holiday spirit and enjoy one-stop shopping in downtown Kitimat. About the Christmas Gift Store The Museum’s Christmas Gift Store has been held since 1998 for browsing and sales to the public and

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A group of pale yellow mushrooms on a lush forest floor.

BC’s Marvellous Mushrooms

Opening Friday, September 13, 2024 BC’s Marvellous Mushrooms Opening September 7, 2024, in the Kitimat Museum & Archives Kitimat Museum and Archives is hosting “BC’s Marvellous Mushrooms,” a travelling exhibit from the Royal B.C. MuseumRoyal B.C. Museum in Victoria. The exhibit explores the science and practical uses of mushrooms today,

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A poster for an art show, "Calm Reflections of Untamed Shores," by Rebecca LaPierre at the Kitimat Museum and Archives.

Opening Reception Calm Reflections of Untamed Shores

The Kitimat Museum & Archives invites you to join us for the opening reception of “Calm Reflections of Untamed Shores,” an exhibit of oil landscape paintings by local artist Rebecca Lapierre. Rebecca highlights the unparalleled splendor of the Northern B.C. Coast through this series of awe-inspiring scenes – bays and

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2024 Museum Summer Programs for Kids

Registration for the 2024 Kitimat Museum & Archives Summer Programs is open! Programming is for local children ages 3 to 9, from July 3rd to August 14th. Programs are divided into two age groups for age-appropriate peer play. Local kids learn various things about local geology, culture, and animals. 3

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Summer Program Registration Opens June 17

In-person registration for the Kitimat Museum & Archives summer programs opens Monday, June 17th, 2024!These programs run in July and August for kids ages 3 to 9 and are developed around local history, natural history, and culture.More details on registration information and final dates will be forthcoming on our website

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