Remembrance Day Exhibit
To commemorate the family, friends, and loved ones lost in the line of duty, a temporary Remembrance Day exhibit is now on display in the museum’s second floor gallery until November 8 this year.
October 2025 Gift Shop News
Have you been looking for a different kind of humour in your cards? Look no further than the Museum Gift Shop this fall! You’ll find an array of vintage style greeting cards and magnets with a quirky twist, made by Vancouver-based Raven’s Rest Studio.
September 2025 Gift Shop News
We’re excited to announce new handbags by local artist, Cheryl Webster, now available in the Museum Gift Shop. These one-of-a-kind pieces are crafted from a variety of cotton, linen, silk, felted wool, and beeswax (for the waxed cotton). The waxed cotton is water-resistant, using Canadian beeswax.
New Exhibit – BATS: Out of the Darkness
The Courtenay and District Museum is pleased to present the travelling exhibition BATS: Out of the Darkness from the Kelowna Museums Society.
Lecture: The Coast Salish Woolly Dog (Encore)
Due to her sold-out lecture in May, Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa will return to give a repeat performance at the Courtenay and District Museum Rotary Gallery. If you missed the first lecture, this is your chance to attend.
Crafty Summer Fun!
The Courtenay Museum has two amazing programs that will keep your kids engaged, learning, and creating all week long. From prehistoric adventures to clay masterpieces, these are the perfect blend of education and fun.
BC Day Closure
The museum will be closed on Sunday, August 3 and Monday, August 4. Wishing everyone a safe and happy BC Day holiday.
July 2025 Gift Shop News
The Museum Gift Shop is happy to announce brand new colours of our popular elasmosaur t-shirts. We teamed up with our long-time collaborators at Hitec Screen Printing to locally print these fabulous shirts, available in heather green or heather navy in adult sizes ($35.99), and turquoise or olive green in youth sizes ($25.99).
Gearing Up for Fossil Tours
Summer’s here! Don’t miss your chance to book your spot on a world famous fossil tour guided by our Natural History Curator, Pat Trask. Tours will run from now until the fall, with public tours for families and school programming available for classes and youth groups. These tour options are the perfect outing for all ages, newcomers and returning enthusiasts.
Vaux’s Swifts 2025 Highlights
Tune in to watch the highlight reel from the Vaux’s swifts return to the Courtenay Museum’s brick chimney. After this stop, they continued their migration from Central America to Northern BC and Alaska.