New Westminster Museum & Archives

06/16/2026

We’ve loved welcoming the incredible Heritage Fair projects from Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary to the New Westminster Museum! Students explored a wide range of local and regional heritage topics, sharing stories, people, places, and events that help shape our communities. Their curiosity, creativity, and research skills have made this display so fun!

Are you a teacher looking to bring local history or inquiry-based learning into your classroom? We’d love to help! Connect with our team to learn more about programs, resources, and partnership opportunities by emailing [email protected]

06/01/2026

We’re excited to share a special student display on view at the New Westminster Museum through June 15!

Stop by any day of the week to explore projects on local and national heritage created by students from Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary. These outstanding projects were selected to represent their classes following the school’s 2026 Heritage Fair.

Join us to celebrate the curiosity, creativity, and hard work of these young historians!

05/31/2026

Irving House is looking her best today for the 44th annual Heritage Homes Tour. Visit to learn more about this exciting annual event!

05/23/2026

Ahoy Mates! Today is the day, Samson V is open for the season! Join us every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm - 5pm. We can’t wait to see you soon.

05/17/2026

It’s true! Starting Saturday May 23 we’re open for the season! Click the link in our bio for hours and additional info.

05/13/2026

Celebrate International Museum’s Week and join the New West Museum Quest from May 18–24 and discover museums and galleries across the city.
 
Pick up your BINGO card, collect stamps, and you could win a New West Prize Pack! For more details visit the link in our bio.

05/11/2026

Please note the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame 🥍 will be closed for filming all day tomorrow, May 12. The New Westminster Museum galleries will remain open.

One day Hall of Fame Closure
The Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Will be closed all day Tuesday, May 12, 2026
For filming of more Lacrosse Legends

Normal Opening Hours return on Wednesday
10am - 8pm Monday to Thursday
10am - 5pm Friday – Sunday

The City Museum will remain open this Tuesday

05/10/2026

Throw on do not disturb and spend a day at the museum (we know you want to)! We’re open 7 days a week to fit your schedule. Join us 10am - 8pm on weekdays and 10am - 5pm on weekends.

05/03/2026

Everything hallelujah! Click the link in our bio for hours and exhibit details to see what all the hype is about. We can’t wait to welcome you.

04/26/2026

It’s not our fault that the wind always brings us right back to the New Westminster Museum! Join us and follow the wind here 7 days a week. For hours and info on our exhibits and programming please visit the link in our bio.