New Westminster Museum & Archives

New Westminster Museum & Archives Focusing on the land, people, and development of the place now known as New Westminster.

New Westminster Museum and Archives at Anvil Centre, Irving House, and the Samson V. The New Westminster Museum and Archives has four facilities throughout New Westminster: the New Westminster Museum, the New Westminster Archives, Irving House and the Samson V. We also have off-site displays at City Hall and the Queensborough Community Centre. Hours of Operations:
New Westminster Museum (in the An

vil Centre)
Wednesdays-Sundays from 9:50 am - 4:50 pm (by appointment only - booking.nwmuseumarchives.ca)

Irving House - Guided Tours
Reopening late October 2020

New Westminster Archives
Reading Room and Reference Services by appointment only - e-mail [email protected]

Samson V Museum - located at New Westminster Quay
Closed until 2021

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.

Celebrate International Museum’s Week and join the New West Museum Quest from May 18–24 and discover museums and galleri...
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.

Please note the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame 🥍 will be closed for filming all day tomorrow, May 12. The New Westminste...
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.

04/19/2026

The New Westminster Archives is open for drop-in visits every week! Our team is happy to assist with your research on Tuesdays from 10am - 12pm, 1:30pm - 4pm, and Wednesdays from 10am - 12pm. See you there!

04/12/2026

Shhh, don’t tell on us!! 🤫

Calling all teachers!! No field trip? No problem. We’ll come to you. Our FREE Education Kits make it easy to explore loc...
04/08/2026

Calling all teachers!! No field trip? No problem. We’ll come to you. Our FREE Education Kits make it easy to explore local history right from your classroom. Each 3 week rental kit comes complete with primary and secondary sources, interactive activities, and ready-to-go lessons. For more info and to book visit the link in our bio.

Who let these kids run a museum? 😂
03/19/2026

Who let these kids run a museum? 😂

Address

777 Columbia Street
New Westminster, BC
V3M1B6

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+16045274640

Website

https://www.newwestcity.ca/social-media-participant-use-policy

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