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December Newsletter
Here is the December newsletter. Perfect for reading after decorating the tree.... [more]
School & Cabin Construction June-Dec
See the progress made with the Pemberton Station School & Arn Cabin project from June to December 2021. This project was made possible thanks to funding from Heritage Canada, Heritage BC and the Province of BC, Squamish Lillooet Regional District, Village of Pemberton, the Enabling Accessibility Fund, Whistler Blackcomb Foundation, Pemberton Women’s Institute and the Citizens of Pemberton. [more]
Legion & Remembrance Day Memories
Elsie Miller shares her memories of the earliest days of the Pemberton Area Royal Canadian Legion 1946 - 1956 and her experiences as a Corporal with the RCAF Women's Division between 1943-1946. [more]
Remembering Harold Gabriel
We're remembering Harold Gabriel today who served in the U.S. Air Force... [more]
Folklife Interview Guide
How to interview friends & relatives to learn and document their historical experiences. [more]
Arn Cabin Construction Progress July-Oct
The John Arn Cabin Project at the museum has made alot of progress since July.... [more]
Schoolhouse Construction Progress
The Schoolhouse Project at the museum has made alot of progress since July.... [more]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Sept 30th
This day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. The Museum will be closed on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to recognize the tragedy of residential schools in Canada and their impact yesterday and today. [more]
September Newsletter
Here is the museum newsletter. Perfect for reading after picking all of the apples from the tree. [more]
Linda K. Thompson Presents at the Pemberton Museum
Linda K. (Miller) Thompson was raised in the Pemberton Valley. Her debut book of poetry is loaded with small town personalities full of imperfection and humour. We LOVE IT when Linda reads for us at the museum and can’t wait to hear more poems from her new book.... [more]
Date Night at the Museum
Explore the romance of Pemberton! Enjoy a serene fall evening with your favourite date at the Pemberton Museum. Food brought to you be Mile One Eating House in partnership with the museum. Three Menu options, $20 per person (includes Admission), Thursday Sept 9, 16, 23rd from 5-7pm. [more]
August Newsletter
Here is the most recent newsletter for your reading enjoyment. Perfect for reading on a cool fall day. [more]
Pemberton Tales Aug 24th - Those Who Were Here First & The Impact of Settlement
Pemberton Tales August 24th with Niki Madigan and Maxine Bruce. Join us Tuesday from 2-4pm to watch the presentation or catch it here and enjoy the story from home. [more]
The Schoolhouse Takes Shape!
This past month saw a lot of work on the Schoolhouse building once the trusses arrived. The crew continued the hard work of bracing and strapping through another lengthy hot spell. [more]
The John Arn Cabin Construction Progress Update
Work continues on the John Arn Cabin and the sage crew of Ian McLeod and Dwayne Dick have managed to save a top log by replacing a tendon with new material. A hand whittled dowel that was used to fasten the logs together was salvaged by Ian and given to the Curator for safekeeping. [more]
Pemberton Tales - Community Life - Schools & Services
Pemberton Tales August 17th with Fran Cuthbert. Join us Tuesday from 2-4pm to watch Fran's presentation.... [more]
Schoolhouse Project - Enabling Accessibility Fund awarded
We are thrilled to announce the museum was successful in its request for funding for the Pemberton Station School project from the Government of Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund. The museum will see an investment of $36,793 in funding for the project which will ensure accessibility to this new educational programming and exhibit space at the Pemberton Museum. [more]
CURRENTLY SEEKING: Museum Guide Position
CURRENTLY SEEKING SUMMER/FALL MUSEUM GUIDE The museum is currently looking for someone to join our team! Including some of the following: Deliver guided tours to individuals and groups as required including adults and children. Connect visitors to local and regional history through guided tours that highlight artifacts and information from the Pemberton Museum’s collection. Provide assistance to all visitors to ensure they can access the museum and its displays and resources. [more]
Pemberton Tales August 10th with Brenda McLeod
Pemberton Tales August 10th with Brenda McLeod. Join us Tuesday from 2-4pm to watch Brenda's presentation.... [more]
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We are CLOSED for the season!
The museum recognizes and respects that the Pemberton museum operates within the traditional unceded territory of Lil'wat and Stl’atl’imx Nations
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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 CLOSE from November to May.
As of November 1st we are officially closed for the season and we look forward to seeing you in the Spring of 2023
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!