August 2022 Gift Shop News
We’re pleased to present these new editions to our [...]
Nothing on the Line
Fishing party, ca. 1920s. Many lines are in the river but no fish were caught according to a note on the back of this photograph. Jennie Childs and Audrey Grieve are the two women in the image. A man identified as Mr. Gould stands slightly apart with his back to the camera.
100th Anniversary of the Cumberland No. 4 Mine Explosion
CDM D-295 "An unfortunate accident occurred in twenty East [...]
August Summer Fossil Tours
As we near the end of August, bookings are nearly full for our public and private fossil tours. For more information and to book your tour, please call (250) 334 – 0686 ext. 2 or send an email to info@courtenaymuseum.ca.
New Exhibit: Inspired by Nature
Inspired by Nature features 11 beautiful textiles from the museum textile collection which reflects a diversity of locations, cultural backgrounds, techniques and designs. Staff chose the artifacts on display in the second-floor changing gallery for their diverse origins from donors and for nature-inspired designs and elements.
Tealight Lantern Kids Craft
Come join us on Saturday, August 20th from 10:30am [...]
Screen Printing by Wachiay Studio
Learn about the exciting basics of screenprinting and take [...]
British Columbia Day Closure
The museum will be closed on Monday, August 1st. [...]
It’s All There in Black and White: 1935 Dominion Day in the Comox Valley
To celebrate this past Canada Day, as we begin to [...]
100th Anniversary of the Merville Fire
Photo of Lewis Park tents that housed burnt out Merville [...]