Quesnel Museum
About Quesnel Museum
If you are wanting a fascinating day out where you can learn all about history and culture, that also offers fun kids activities, you might want to head to the Quesnel Museum in well, Quesnel! This great museum is filled with exhibits that will teach kids all about the history of uesnel, and Canada, as well as the cultures that make the area what it is today.
Each exhibit covers a different topic, so make sure you stop by all of them to enjoy a really diverse experience too. Through three galleries, the artifacts showcase the comprehensive history of Quesnel - and you might just be surprised what you learn!
If you visit Village Streets, vignettes re-create some of the businesses within the community, and also display the extensive artifact collection of the museum. The displays include a hospital, a general store, and even a one room school house. Kids - how different is this classroom to what you are used to? Pretty different we imagine! You can even see a dentist, the Royal Bank, and a barber shop.
Want to see something really unusual? Visit Mandy - the Museum's haunted doll! Also check out the Discovery Center where kids can explore with lots of hands on activities.
In the Centennial Gallery, you can follow the economic history of the area, and how the family had to work together to make it through the winter, and in the third gallery you can explore the history and culture of the Dakelh people, including their skilled leather work.
Also at the Quesnel Museum, you can see actual artifacts from the Titanic, learn about the 1859 Gold Rush, and kids can even play dress up! A fun museum for the family in British Columbia!
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Suggest editHow much does it cost?
Suggest editAdults $5
Children $2 (Ages 6-18)
Free Under 5 years with paying adult
Last Update 2023
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Any top tips when visiting?
Check out the kids scavenger hunts - they are a fun way for the kids to explore the museum!
Does Quesnel Museum have a gift shop?
The Good as Gold Gift Shop is where you will need that pocket money! There are history books, local artisan products, and even gold flakes to be bought!
Teachers corner
They have a number of fun programs for schools visiting! They relate to the provincial curriculum, and offer fun hands-on experiences such as archaeological digs, and scavenger hunts!
Does Quesnel Museum have healthy eating or Vegan options?
They have picnic tables where you can enjoy your own packed lunch if you want to bring it
Is Quesnel Museum fully accessible?
The museum is wheelchair accessible
Any additonal information?
Take your smart phone and scan the QR codes to access videos, images and additional info!
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