Recent Pemberton Museum News

October 28 - Halloween Dance Party at the Museum!

Dance of the Dead: a Spooktacular Jiggle Jam - Halloween Dance Party!

The Pemberton & District Museum & Archives Society is thrilled to invite you and your family to our all ages Halloween Party on Saturday, October 28 from 2pm to 7pm!

A family-friendly rave, Dance of the Dead: a Spooktacular Jiggle Jam, is an afternoon of super fun music provided by local DJ, J to the U. There will also be a costume competition, screaming competition, crafts, snacks and candy, candy, candy!

Time: 2pm-7pm
Cost: we request a $5 donation but don't let $$ keep you from joining the fun! All are welcome!
Who: Everyone who loves to dance, loves costumes and loves candy!

We are now CLOSED for the 2023 season!

The Pemberton Museum recognizes and respects that it operates within the traditional unceded territory of Lil'wat Nation.

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Location

We are located in the downtown area of Pemberton at 7455 Prospect St.

Hours of Operation

The Pemberton Museum is open each year June to October

We are now CLOSED for the season!

Meetings

The PDMAS Society meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Museum.

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Did you know?

Port Pemberton was founded as a stopping point on the historic Harrison-Lillooet gold rush trail over 160 years ago.

30,000 gold-rushers passed through this region from 1858 to 1865 and Port Pemberton was an important stopping point for travelers making their way to Lillooet and the gold-fields beyond!