Operated by the Fort Nelson Historical Society
Events &
Ongoing Projects
New expanded facility for your enjoyment
Heritage Days
February 24th & 25th, 2024
Admission is FREE to the museum grounds. Enjoy tea and bannock, live music, bake sale, and prize raffles.
Pet Rocks
Sunday July 14th
Must register in advance
Children are given a rock to transform into their pet with paint! A smock or old shirt is suggested to prevent good clothes from getting damaged. Free, no age limit, subject to weather.
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Get Your Rocks Off
All Summer - drop in
Our rock painting station will be available all summer (weather permitting).For 5$ donation per rock we will provide the rock as well as the paint.
Paint your happiness rock with your own inspirational message, glaze it with an outdoor glaze and place in our rock garden where it will spread happiness for many years to come for anyone that needs it.
You can also paint your home town on rock and it become a permanent fixture in our Hometown Rock Garden for all visitors to admire for years to come.
You can drop by the museum or paint it at home and drop it off (please use a waterproof paint).
Dog Pull
March 9th, 2024
Family friendly even held outside, whichever dog pulls the most dog food by sleigh wins. 4 different weight categories.
Canada Day Parade
July 1st, 2024
The museum contributes antique and heritage vehicles to the parade event along 50th Avenue North - the North frontage road paralleling the Alaska Hwy
Show and Shine
September 7th 2024
There will be food, drinks and door prizes. Contact the museum for more information.
Sidewalk Chalk Extravaganza
Sunday August 11th
Children decorate the pathway in front of the museum in a design of their choice. Free, no age limit, subject to weather.
Northern Rockies Arts Council
Street Festival
September 6th & 7th 2024
Join us on the museum grounds to celebrate this years theme of "Local Arts & Local Heritage". Enjoy live music and shop at local artisan booths. More information coming soon!
Spooky Halloween Tour by Flashlight
October 27th 2024
Fighting in Flanders
Gas. Mud. Memory.
June 13th-September 15th 2024 during regular open hours. A travelling exhibition developed by the Canadian War Museum
We acknowledge the [financial] support of the Government of Canada.
Nous reconnaissons l'appui [financier] du gouvernement du Canada.
