Courtenay and District Museum & Palaeontology Centre

Live Music: Blaine Dunaway, Violin
2023-04-08 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Courtenay & District Museum, 207 Fourth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1G7, Canada
Blaine Dunaway is a local composer, music teacher, violinist, and trumpet player. Known Canada-wide, his experience composing music spans many styles, ranging from 15-piece bands to meditation tracks. He teaches cello, violin, flugelhorn, trumpet, and beginner guitar to students of all ages.

Spring Fling and Easter Things
2023-04-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Courtenay & District Museum, 207 Fourth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1G7, Canada
On Saturday, April 1st we’re celebrating Spring and Easter in the Comox Valley with tons of activities, prizes, and more at the museum from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
We’re pleased to announce that the Barnyard Party Animals from Black Creek will be joining us, and bringing along a fun petting zoo consisting of ducklings, chicks, rabbits, hedgehogs, goats and even a tortoise. If you’re looking to spruce up your look, Cathy from Magical Faces will have a booth set up for face painting. There will also be kids crafts for your artistic side, a dinosaur egg hunt with a twist, guessing how many candies there are in jars, and door prizes.
Admission to the event will be by donation, and there will be a small fee for face painting. Come stop by and celebrate with us!

Live Music: Celtic music with David Somers
2023-03-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Courtenay & District Museum, 207 Fourth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1G7, Canada
David Somers is a local composer, vocalist, and guitar player who was born and raised in Ireland. This Celtic artist will bring audience enjoyment on March 25th with a mix of his original songs and unique arrangements of traditional Irish music.

Spring Kids’ Crafts
2023-03-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Courtenay & District Museum, 207 Fourth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1G7, Canada
This Saturday, and every Saturday from now through April, the museum will be hosting a Spring Kids Craft. Join museum Kids Crafts Coordinator, Hannah, as she guides young museum-goers and parents through the steps to make a craft to take home.

Spring Kids' Crafts
2023-03-18 10:30 - 12:30 | Courtenay & District Museum, 207 Fourth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1G7, Canada

Spring Kids' Crafts
2023-03-11 10:30 - 12:30 | BC

Spring Kids' Crafts
2023-03-04 10:30 - 12:30 | Courtenay & District Museum, 207 Fourth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1G7, Canada
This Saturday, and every Saturday from now through April, the museum will be hosting a Spring Kids Craft. Join museum Kids Crafts Coordinator, Hannah, as she guides young museum-goers and parents through the steps to make a craft to take home. The museum provides all materials and tools needed for the event.

Live Music: Jordie and Franco, Cello and Guitar
2023-02-25 11:00 - 13:00 | BC
Jordie Robinson and Franco Noviello are a cello-guitarist duo who have worked together for several years. Jordan “Jordie” is a University of Victoria Graduate who has toured with poet Shane Koyczan and has taught cello for over 14 years. Franco is a songwriter who has performed over the years with a variety of bands and musical duos and is also a well-known videographer.

Spring Kids' Crafts
2023-02-25 10:30 - 13:30 | Courtenay & District Museum, 207 Fourth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1G7, Canada
Starting on February 11th, the museum will host a Spring Kids’ Crafts every Saturday through April. Join museum Kids’ Crafts Coordinator, Hannah, as she guides young museum-goers and parents through the steps to make a craft to take home. The museum provides all materials and tools needed for the event. Watch for upcoming dates for details of our spring Kids Craft mornings!

Live Music: Alan Jossul
2023-02-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Courtenay & District Museum, 207 Fourth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1G7, Canada
Alan Jossul is a local, nationally known, solo and ensemble guitarist. As an educator, he specializes in teaching students of all ages and levels to play and enjoy string fretted instruments. If you’ve been to the museum on Canada Day, you’ll be familiar with his beautiful original compositions as well as cover songs.

Kids Crafts: Valentine's Day Crafts
2023-02-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Courtenay & District Museum, 207 Fourth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1G7, Canada

Museum Holiday Closure
2022-12-24 13:00 - 2023-01-03 10:00 | Courtenay & District Museum, 207 Fourth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1G7, Canada
The museum will be closed from 1:00pm on Saturday, December 24th until Tuesday, January 3rd. We wish everyone a Happy Holidays, and we’ll see you in 2023!

Kids Crafts: Christmas Creations
2022-12-17 10:30 - 12:30 | BC
Celebrate the holiday season with us at our free Christmas Kids Craft event on Saturday, December 17th from 10:30am – 12:30pm at the Courtenay Museum! Kids Craft Coordinator Hannah will provide the materials and instruction for your very own festive creation, which you’re welcome to take home with you.

Live Music: Alan Jossul (music, guitar)
2022-12-17 10:30 - 12:30 | BC
Event type: In Person
Location: Courtenay & District Museum
Date and Time: Saturday, December 3rd – 10:30am – 12:30pm
Performer: Alan Jossul, Guitar
Alan Jossul is a local, nationally known, solo and ensemble guitarist. As an educator, he specializes in teaching students of all ages and levels to play and enjoy string fretted instruments. If you’ve been to the museum on Canada Day, you’ll be familiar with his beautiful original compositions as well as cover songs. Alan will also play on December 17.

Wachiay Studio Screenprinting Demo
2022-12-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Courtenay & District Museum, 207 Fourth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1G7, Canada
Wachiay Studio is a Comox Valley business that specializes in water-based screen-printing. Their mission is to elevate screen printed goods through education, print services, and an online marketplace for artists.
Wachiay will set up a free screen-printing demo where visitors can try screen-printing out for themselves with a vintage card design. The public is invited to bring in their own clothing and textiles, preferably light-coloured, to adorn with the design. While the event is free, visitors are welcome to make a donation to support the museum’s hosting of this event.

Gift Shop Holiday Discount
2022-12-06 10:00 - 2022-12-24 16:00 | BC
Annual Members Only Christmas Sale begins. From December 6th through to the 24th, members will receive a 25% discount on most items in our gift shop. This offer does not apply to items already marked down or on consignment. Your valid membership card must be shown at the time of purchase.
Not a member? No worries! Purchase a membership and you immediately qualify for the special holiday discount. The museum shop has a ton of fabulous new stock.
Come and check us out to start making your shopping list.

Christmas Parade
2022-12-04 14:00 - 16:00 | BC
Join us on 5th Street for this year’s Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 4th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. If you look carefully, you’ll see a familiar fossil in the parade!
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Live Music: Alan Jossul (music, guitar)
2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Courtenay & District Museum, 207 Fourth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1G7, Canada
Event type: In Person
Location: Courtenay & District Museum
Date and Time: Saturday, December 3rd – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Performer: Alan Jossul, Guitar
Alan Jossul is a local, nationally known, solo and ensemble guitarist. As an educator, he specializes in teaching students of all ages and levels to play and enjoy string fretted instruments. If you’ve been to the museum on Canada Day, you’ll be familiar with his beautiful original compositions as well as cover songs. Alan will also play on December 17.
