This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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Archival Search Experience
In-person
MuseumDate and time
This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.
Location
Parksville Museum (Craig Heritage Park)
1245 East Island Highway
Parksville, BC
Directions: This self-guided activity will be available in the Main Exhibition Hall, beginning on Saturday September 27 through to the end of Culture Days. The Museum is open 10am to 5pm Thursday through Monday. Additional parking along Northwest Bay Road, or in the lot next to Serious Coffee.
Access
Free, and accepts optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
Ever wondered what it’s like to work behind the scenes in a small museum?
Step into the role of an archivist in this hands-on experience.
Search through our mock archives, follow research clues, and uncover histories of specific collection items—just like a real collections professional. It’s an engaging way to explore how small museums preserve and organize the past.
This display will remain in the main hall through to the end Culture Days.
Links
- Parksville Museum parksvillemuseum.com
Organizer
Parksville Museum
Discover the fascinating history of our community at the Parksville Museum! Journey back in time as you visit our many heritage buildings, and imagine what life was like for Parksville’s first settlers. Explore our engaging, hands-on exhibits, and delight in the stories that shaped our community. There is something for everyone to enjoy at the Parksville Museum!
Visit our museum and discover Parksville’s fascinating history!