Nanaimo Museum Gift Shop

Nanaimo Museum Gift Shop The Nanaimo Museum Gift Shop is a great place to shop for terrific keepsakes and unique items. Proceeds from sales support educational programming.

The museum's gift shop is a great place to shop for terrific keepsakes and unique gift items such as books, clothing, jewellry, videos, crafts, decorative arts, toys and more. The gift shop is located in the lobby of the Nanaimo Museum and is easily accessible from Commercial Street (in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre next to Serious Coffee).

Only a few days are left to get your tickets for the upcoming Bhangra Saap & Khunda Dance Crafternoon on Saturday, May 9...
05/05/2026

Only a few days are left to get your tickets for the upcoming Bhangra Saap & Khunda Dance Crafternoon on Saturday, May 9, from 1:00-2:00pm!

Explore the rhythms and roots of Bhangra, a traditional folk dance from Punjab. Whether you’re new to Bhangra or have dance experience, this Crafternoon welcomes all skill levels and offers a joyful, culturally rich experience.

Open to ages 13 +. Space is limited - don’t miss your chance to dance, learn, and celebrate together! Tickets cost $25/person, and pre-registration is required. https://bit.ly/NMBhangraDance

There are only a few more days left to book your spot in the upcoming Afro Fusion Sharqi Dance Crafternoon, led by Tania...
04/28/2026

There are only a few more days left to book your spot in the upcoming Afro Fusion Sharqi Dance Crafternoon, led by Tania Amaral! On Saturday, May 2, from 2:00-3:00pm, learn how movement and rhythm shift across Africa while discovering new ways to move and express yourself. Open to everyone -- come connect with vibrant rhythms and celebrate the beauty of African dance.

Tickets are $25 per person and pre-registration is required. This Crafternoon is suitable for everyone aged 13+, with seated adaptations for those with mobility challenges. Book your spot here: https://bit.ly/NMAfsd !

This is your last chance to buy tickets for the upcoming Métis Beading: Red Dress Pin Crafternoon, led by Joy Bremner, M...
04/21/2026

This is your last chance to buy tickets for the upcoming Métis Beading: Red Dress Pin Crafternoon, led by Joy Bremner, Métis Knowledge Keeper/Elder, on Saturday, April 25 from 12:30-3:30pm!

Participants will learn basic beading techniques and stitches, and can expect to complete or nearly complete their pin during this 3 hour workshop. The red dress pin honours the lives of the thousands of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Tickets cost $46 per person and everyone aged 15+ is welcome. Pre-registration is required.

https://bit.ly/NMRedDressPin

Nanaimo Museum AGM⁠⁠Members! Join us for our annual general meeting here at the museum (100 Museum Way) at 5pm on Tuesda...
04/13/2026

Nanaimo Museum AGM⁠
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Members! Join us for our annual general meeting here at the museum (100 Museum Way) at 5pm on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026.⁠
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Guests are welcome, but only up-to-date members will be eligible to vote. Pre-registration is required - so we know how many refreshments to get!
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Let us know you are attending on the AGM registration page:
https://nanaimomuseum.ca/events/agm-2026/

Our next feature exhibit, Grow Nanaimo, opens today!!Farming and food security are important topics of conversations tod...
04/11/2026

Our next feature exhibit, Grow Nanaimo, opens today!!

Farming and food security are important topics of conversations today, and in the past. Grow Nanaimo features stories of culturally diverse farmers, coal mining company farms, and the story of Five Acres, now known as Harewood. Take a seat in the outhouse interactive and be privy to the secrets of the night soil scavengers and check out the greenhouse activities. The stories in Grow Nanaimo encourage us to think about ways we have worked with the land and grown food in the past - how can reflecting on the past inform our discussions today?

Grow Nanaimo runs from Saturday, April 11 – Monday, September 7. 2026, and is produced with generous support from the Stanley de Vos Fund at Nanaimo Foundation.

04/02/2026

Check out this cool video of SignAge installing window wraps on our front windows for the Beyond Van Gogh experience, coming up this summer!

Very cool process and material - you can see the design from the outside looking in, but can also easily see through the window from the inside looking out!

We are excited to partner on bringing this exhibit to Nanaimo with:




Tickets for the Beyond Van Gogh experience can be found at: https://www.islandevents.ca/

📣 Crafternoon alert! 📣On Saturday, April 25 from 12:30-3:30pm, join Joy Bremner, Métis Knowledge Keeper / Elder for a Mé...
04/02/2026

📣 Crafternoon alert! 📣

On Saturday, April 25 from 12:30-3:30pm, join Joy Bremner, Métis Knowledge Keeper / Elder for a Métis Beading: Red Dress Pin Crafternoon! Joy will teach participants basic beading techniques and stitches to help them create their own beaded Red Dress pins. The pins honour the lives of the thousands of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in time for Red Dress Day on May 5th.

Tickets cost $46 per person and include all materials. Everyone aged 15+ is welcome, no experience is necessary. Pre-registration is required.

To book your spot and learn more, check out the link below!
https://bit.ly/NMRedDressPin

Ever wonder what it’s like to work in a local museum? If you’re a Canadian Youth between the ages of 15-30, check out th...
04/01/2026

Ever wonder what it’s like to work in a local museum? If you’re a Canadian Youth between the ages of 15-30, check out this video about joining us as a summer team member, then apply to one of the 4 summer positions we’re hiring for now!

Youtube video: https://youtu.be/wosWZTP2Hws

The four positions are: Retail & Guest Services Assistant (youth), Social Media & Marketing Assistant (student), Heritage Interpreter I (youth), and Heritage Interpreter II (student). See link below for more information and application instructions.

These are full time seasonal positions, funded by Canada Summer Jobs and Young Canada Works. 30 hours/week. We’re looking for someone with daytime availability June 1-September 7, Tues-Sat (Tues-Sun & Stat holidays from July 1-Sept 7).

Salary: $18.25/hour

Application deadline: April 6, 2026

Full details on our website: http://bit.ly/NMJobOps

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with Vancouver Island Bhangra and the Nanaimo Museum!On Saturday, May 9 from 1:00-2:00pm,...
03/30/2026

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with Vancouver Island Bhangra and the Nanaimo Museum!

On Saturday, May 9 from 1:00-2:00pm, join us for a high-energy Bhangra Saap & Khunda Dance Crafternoon led by Sukhi Sangha of Vancouver Island Bhangra! Presented in partnership with the Nanaimo Museum’s Crafternoon series, this vibrant workshop is a fun and engaging way to celebrate Asian Heritage Month through dance, music, and culture. This event is open to everyone ages 13+!

Space is limited - don’t miss your chance to dance, learn, and celebrate together!

Tickets cost $25/person, and pre-registration is required. Book your space here! https://bit.ly/NMBhangraDance

Last chance already? You’ve gotta BEE kidding me!Our spring break program ‘What’s in your backyard?' is coming to an end...
03/27/2026

Last chance already? You’ve gotta BEE kidding me!

Our spring break program ‘What’s in your backyard?' is coming to an end on March 28, 2026! Come visit well you still can!

We are open Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Admission by donation. Learn about bugs and plants that are in your backyard! Find their matching plants and come make a DIY Terrarium with us.

https://nanaimomuseum.ca/events/sb2026-whats-in-your-backyard/

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100 Museum Way
Nanaimo, BC
V9R5J8

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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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