What are the opening hours for Nanaimo Museum?

Contact Nanaimo Museum directly for current opening hours and admission information.

How do I get to Nanaimo Museum?

Nanaimo Museum is located at Nanaimo Museum, 100, Museum Way, Downtown / Old City, Nanaimo, Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9R 5J8, Canada. It's conveniently located right downtown at 100 Museum Way, making it a perfect wet-weather escape or a cultural pitstop during a day of exploring Nanaimo.

Nanaimo Museum

Name: Nanaimo Museum
Address: 100 Museum Way, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2X1, Canada, Nanaimo, V9R 5J8, Canada
Telephone: +1 250-753-1821
Rating: 4.5

★★★★★ 4.5/5 (5,359 reviews) Excellent

About This Museum

People don't just stumble into the Nanaimo Museum by accident; they come to connect with the soul of this harbour city, to understand the gritty industries and community spirit that built it. You'll find yourself immediately drawn into the stories of loggers and miners, their tools and personal effects making history feel tangible and close. The space cleverly weaves these narratives with a celebration of local athletic heroes in the Sports Hall of Fame and a constantly refreshing gallery of regional art. It’s a compact but rich tapestry that leaves you feeling like you’ve genuinely met Nanaimo, not just read about it.

Collection Highlights

The detailed recreations of logging and mining camps are a standout, giving a real sense of the physical labour that shaped the region. Don't miss the Sports Hall of Fame, which feels like a local pub's trophy wall come to life, celebrating hometown champions.

Visitor Information

It's conveniently located right downtown at 100 Museum Way, making it a perfect wet-weather escape or a cultural pitstop during a day of exploring Nanaimo.