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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:

  • 26

    Feb, 2024

  • BC’s Marvellous Mushrooms

    February 26 - May 25

    BC’s Marvellous Mushrooms continues from February 26 -May 25 2024! This exhibition, created by the Royal BC Museum, explores the science

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  • 29

    May, 2024

  • From the Back Room

    May 29 - September 6

    Our permanent collection includes over 3900 artifacts, and over 10,000 archival items and photographs. However, we only have space to display

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Latest News


Summer 2024 Employment Opportunities

The Bulkley Valley Museum invites applications from creative and outgoing individuals for two (2) Museum Assistant positions (seasonal full-time). Please note that the final number of positions hired, and the duration of employment are conditional on final approval from the funding bodies. SALARY : $17.75/hour + 4% vacation pay HOURS: 35 hours/week, for 16 weeks […]

Call for Artists for Joint Exhibition

Art and museums combine with a fantastic collaboration this January – Fabulous Forests and Marvellous Mushrooms! We are collaborating with Smithers Art Gallery to bring together a joint exhibition featuring natural science, and art and craft work created by the community. We envision forests and fungi art and craft work throughout both spaces, showcasing our community […]

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