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Information about Museums and Archives in British Columbia offering volunteer opportunities. You can also view fewer results of Museums and Archives by selecting a specific location in British Columbia or expand your results by changing the province from the menu to the right. Organization and institutions focusing on the collection, preservation, interpretation, research and providing public education relating to the importance of cultural, artistic and historical artifacts and objects.
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The Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society
1050 Joan Cres, Victoria, British Columbia V8S3L5
Craigdarroch Castle is a definitively Victorian experience. It is a shining example of a "bonanza castle" - massive houses built for entrepreneurs who became wealthy during the industrial age. In this case, the industrialist was Robert Dunsmuir, a Scottish immigrant who made his fortune from Vancouver Island coal.
Keywords: Museums and Archives
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· Arts and Culture
Volunteer Profile of The Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society
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The Cranbrook Archives Museum and Landmark Foundation
Cranbrook, British Columbia V1C4H9
The archives consists of a large collection of papers, books, photographs, pamphlets, maps, and other paper items pertaining to several interests. It is also a reference library for museum research.
Keywords: Museums and Archives
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Volunteer Profile of The Cranbrook Archives Museum and Landmark Foundation
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The Hudson's Hope Historical Society
9510 Beattie Drive, Hudson Hope, British Columbia V0C1V0
Being a member of the Hudson's Hope Historical Society does not require you to attend meetings. But if you do attend it will give you a voice and vote on matters concerning the museum and a great feeling of satisfaction that you are supporting an important local non profit organization.
Keywords: Museums and Archives
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· Arts and Culture
Volunteer Profile of The Hudson's Hope Historical Society
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The Nanaimo & District Museum Society
100 Museum Way, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R5J8
The Permanent Exhibits in the Museum's gallery highlight industries that have shaped Nanaimo into the city it is today. As well as featuring local First Nations history and the lifestyles of early settlers and residents of this great city. Be sure not to miss out on the Museum's rotating feature exhibit, to find out more about the current feature or future exhibits coming to the Nanaimo Museum
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· Arts and Culture
Volunteer Profile of The Nanaimo & District Museum Society
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The Vancouver Maritime Museum Society
1905 Ogden Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia V6J1A3
The Vancouver Maritime Museum is located within Vanier Park just west of False Creek on the Vancouver waterfront. The main exhibit is the St. Roch, an historic arctic exploration vessel used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The museum also has extensive galleries of model ships, including a particularly fine bone model of the French warship Vengeur du Peuple which was built around 1800 by French prisoners of war, a Children's Maritime Discovery Centre, a recreation of the fo'c'sle (forecastle) of Vancouver's ship Discovery, an extensive collection of maritime art, and a large library and archives.
Keywords: Museums and Archives
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Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Maritime Museum Society
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The Vancouver Police Historical Society
240 E. Cordova St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6A1L3
The Vancouver Police Museum is an independent, not-for-profit facility run by the Vancouver Police Historical Society with an elected Board of Directors. Established in 1983 and opened as a museum in 1986, the Society is neither part of nor funded by either the Vancouver Police Department or the City of Vancouver. It's funding relies solely on admissions, donations and grants from individuals and institutions.
Keywords: Museums and Archives
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Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Police Historical Society
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Whistler Museum & Archives
4333 Main Street, Whistler, British Columbia V0N1B4
To collect, preserve, document and interpret the natural and human history of mountain life - with an emphasis on Whistler - and to provide a forum in which to present an innovative range of exhibitions and education programs to enrich the lives of residents and guests.
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Volunteer Profile of Whistler Museum & Archives
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White Rock Museum & Archives Society
14970 Marine Drive, White Rock, British Columbia V4B1C4
The mandate of the White Rock Museum & Archives is to be a place for celebrating our community and its history through collecting and preserving artifacts, researching and designing exhibits, and interpreting and communicating stories. It is our goal to provide an opportunity to explore and understand the history of this community. We offer changing exhibits and programs for all ages that interpret regional and local history and challenge visitors to think about the future as well as the past. The White Rock Museum & Archives role is to provide not only enjoyment and inspiration for those who visit, but also is a vehicle to educate, collect, reflect upon and preserve our valued heritage.
Keywords: Museums and Archives
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Volunteer Profile of White Rock Museum & Archives Society
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