The Pemberton Museum collects, preserves, and displays artifacts connected with the human history of Pemberton & District.

A Moment In History

Pemberton & District BC Canada

Welcome to the Pemberton and District Museum, located in the heart of the Pemberton Valley, the traditional and unceded territory of Lil'wat Nation, who have been here since time immemorial.

The Pemberton Museum has over 2,000 artifacts, 2,000 photographs and over 20 meters of archival and reference materials that have been collected since 1982. Our mandate is to collect, preserve and display artifacts associated with human activity in the District.

Our 1-acre site is home to 9 buildings, the earliest built in 1897, as well as a collection of over 2,500 artifacts, 2,000 photographs and over 20 meters of archival and reference materials. Our exhibits include examples of early pioneer life, farming, schooling, commerce, transportation, and industry, as well the ingenuity, creativity and artistry of those that came before us.

Open to the public between June and October, we host group and private tours, school field trips, community and private events and offer our guests a variety of fun activities to engage and educate.

We invite you to step back in time and explore our unique history. We look forward to your visit!

We are CLOSED for the season!

We will reopen on Sunday, October 26 for our annual Halloween extravaganza Ghost Town Hoedown from 1 - 5pm.

Check our Latest News for details!

If you would like to rent space for an event please email us at info@pembertonmuseum.org

As an organization, we recognize that the land on which we operate has been home to Indigenous peoples since time immemorial. We acknowledge with respect the history, culture, and traditions of Líl'wat Nation and the St'át'imc Nations, who have cared for these lands and waters for generations. We are committed to building a meaningful relationship with these Nations based on mutual respect, trust, and understanding, as we strive towards creating a better future together.

Hours of Operation

The Pemberton Museum is open from June 3rd to October 26th, Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm.

Research & Reproductions

The Pemberton museum supports research and reproduction requests on a year-round basis.  Please see the About Us page for more information about our holdings and research/reproduction terms of use and fees.  Please Contact Us for more information. 

Heritage Walk, Self Guided Tour

Looking for something to do in downtown Pemberton? Take a walking tour of some of the historical sights of our town! You can find the tour here.  If you have any questions Contact Us.

Become a Member

Museum memberships ensure the long term sustainability of the museum society and the history it preserves.  Membership is $20 for an individual, $25 for a family and $50 for a business.  Your membership ensures you will receive regular news from the museum regarding upcoming events and programs and special projects.  To become a member fill out the FORM and mail to us.  We accept payment by cheque or e-transfer.

Events & Programs

The museum offers a variety of educational, fun and entertaining events and programs each year. Stay tuned for our 2024 line up.

Tea & Tales

You can watch 11 seasons of Tea & Tales on our website. See links to videos here.