Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery - Nelson, British Columbia

Darrys C.

This museum and gallery were well worth the visit! Impressive displays with loads of information in a beautiful historic building. The gift shop has a terrific variety of mementos, many of them locally sourced. Parking nearby isn't always possible, even in the middle of the week, which can make getting there a challenge for those with mobility issues.

Adrian M.

I found it interesting reading about the counterculture history of Nelson, providing some insights into its laid back character and culture. The museum also had numerous exhibits dedicated to historically underrepresented people, such as First Nations and Chinese. The museum had signs up suggesting they want to continue rebalancing these disparities, however I feel they've already done a great job!

Paulina P. M.

Small but lovely museum & gallery, the place is well illuminated and has a lot of historic facts, also you can appreciate the effort and love the community of artist and also the staff working there put, if you arrive after 4 pm but the price is worth it just 8 cad each, the entrance is free, they have restrooms and a small pretty shop!

James R. G. J.

The museum representative Astrid made our visit to Nelson Museum worth the trip from Spokane. She reminded us of the movie "Roxanne" with Steve Martin. It was filmed there in 1987. She provided so much additional information which assisted my friend and I. Thank you. The only confusing part was trying to locate the museum in the first place. We received so many conflicting directions of how to get there. I recommend you just ask for the OLD POST OFFICE. See the attached photo. They have so many wonderful items in their gift shop. Thanks again.

Adam K.

The Grow Show book is fantastic! Thank you to the shop staff for being so helpful and getting it shipped quickly.

Harumi K.

The gift store was a fantastic place for gifts and met all my souvenir needs. Lots of neat beautiful things from local artisans! Will check out the museum next time.

Carla D.

Excellent staff, we really enjoyed the Cold War Bunker tour.

Keith C.

We had the opportunity to visit the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, where we took a captivating tour of the cold war bunker. The tour itself was highly engaging, and our guide was knowledgeable and helpful throughout the experience.

One notable aspect of the museum is its ongoing transition towards being more inclusive and respectful of indigenous history. It is commendable to see the museum taking active steps in this direction. While we could sense that the transition is still in progress, we appreciate the museum's efforts to acknowledge and honor indigenous heritage.

The displays within the museum were both intriguing and well-prepared. Each exhibit offered a wealth of information and provided a fascinating glimpse into various historical periods. The attention to detail and curation were evident, making the experience all the more enjoyable and educational.

Unfortunately, the art gallery was closed during our visit, undergoing preparations for a new display. However, it was somewhat confusing as accessing the museum's website directly and through Google search yielded different information regarding the gallery's status. It would be helpful for the museum to ensure consistency across all platforms to avoid any confusion for visitors.

Overall, our time at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery was enlightening and enjoyable. The informative tour, interesting displays, and the museum's commitment to inclusivity and indigenous history make it a worthwhile destination to explore and learn