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Since 1967 the Bulkley Valley Museum has built up a permanent collection of artifacts and archival materials which comprises the social and technological development of the Bulkley Valley. The Museum’s archival collections include family and corporate fonds, microfilmed editions of the Interior News and other newspapers, as well as a collection of several thousand photographs depicting Smithers and the surrounding Valley from the early 1900s to present.
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The Bulkley Valley Museum collects, preserves and presents items of historical and cultural significance from Smithers and the Bulkley Valley, with the purpose of making our local history exciting and engaging.
The BV Museum’s artifact collection includes over 3,400 items related to the history of the Bulkley Valley, with a predominant focus on the Town of Smithers.
The museum receives support for its activities and programs from local businesses through donations or memberships. Please consider a donation to help your local museum!
Membership support is vital to the health and success of our museum. In addition, we are always looking for new volunteers to help out with fundraising, event planning, and more!
Temporary Exhibits
Temporary Exhibits at the Bulkley Valley Museum:
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12Sep, 2024
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Broken Promises
September 12, 2024 - January 30, 2025
The Bulkley Valley Museum is pleased to present the traveling exhibition Broken Promises on loan from the Nikkei National Museum and
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06Feb, 2025
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100 Years of the Central Park Building
February 6 - August 9
2025 marks the 100th anniversary of one of Smithers’ oldest and most iconic buildings, the Central Park Building. Originally constructed in
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15Aug, 2025
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Hope Meets Action: Echoes Through the Black Continuum
August 15 - November 15
The Bulkley Valley Museum is pleased to present “Hope Meets Action”, a travelling exhibit created by the BC Black History Awareness
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Community Heritage Register Open House
Join us at the Museum on February 19th to learn more about the draft Smithers Heritage Register, and to share your feedback!
Family History Workshop
This Family Day weekend, join the BV Museum and BV Genealogical Society for a special family history workshop! Learn tips and tricks for researching your family tree, and how to care for and preserve family heirlooms, including artifacts, photographs, and more. Date: Saturday February 15th 2025 Location: The Old Church (3704 First Avenue) Schedule: 10am-12pm: […]