Museum of Northern BC

Museum of Northern BC The magnificent Northwest Coast longhouse overlooking Prince Rupert Harbour is home to the Museum of Northern BC.

Internationally known for its exceptional collection and the quality of its exhibits, the Museum draws visitors from around the world to experience its unique celebrations of cultures and histories.

Yesterday the new exhibit “The Mighty Wedzin Kwah, A Salmon River at Risk?” was opened to the public with a well-attende...
08/08/2026

Yesterday the new exhibit “The Mighty Wedzin Kwah, A Salmon River at Risk?” was opened to the public with a well-attended and moving reception. The artist, Perry Rath spoke about the inspiration of his paintings and the fight to protect this mighty river, and the poet, Jennifer Wickham, read some of her haunting poems. Thank you to the guests who joined us to celebrate this exciting and moving new exhibit. Be sure to visit before it ends in October.

Artist Perry Rath, poet Jennifer Wickham and Molly Wickham, one of the leaders of the struggle to save the mighty Wedzin Kwah

Opening Reception Tomorrow Friday August 7 from 2:00 to 4:00 pmJoin us for the opening reception of the new exhibit in t...
08/06/2026

Opening Reception Tomorrow Friday August 7 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm

Join us for the opening reception of the new exhibit in the Ruth Harvey Gallery, "The Mighty Wedzin Kwah, Salmon River at Risk?" with paintings by Perry Rath and Amanda Hugon, poems by Jennifer Wickham, photographs by Michael Toledano and writings by Matt Simmons and Brent Patterson.

Just PublishedThis is now online with limited access. If you are interested in this subject and would like a digital co...
06/30/2026

Just Published

This is now online with limited access. If you are interested in this subject and would like a digital copy, please send a request to [email protected] and we will email you a copy.

The Museum’s Children’s Play Centre is now open for the Summer season! Come and explore a fun filled space with lego, a ...
06/30/2026

The Museum’s Children’s Play Centre is now open for the Summer season!

Come and explore a fun filled space with lego, a puppet theatre, a pretend store and kitchen play area, Northwest Coast Art project - and enjoy our selection books, along with a very cool forest themed art project.

The centre is open Tuesday-Saturday, 9-12 & 1-4 at $2 per child, adults free. We’d love to see you there!

The Museum is looking to fill the part-time position of Assistant Curator / Assistant Financial Officer. The candidate ...
06/15/2026

The Museum is looking to fill the part-time position of Assistant Curator / Assistant Financial Officer. The candidate will have in-depth experiential and academic cross-cultural knowledge and skills, strong financial management competencies, and design and exhibit development abilities. Please direct expressions of interest with a resume to [email protected].

Congratulations to Kaien Island Martial Arts Club!! They sent 15 competitors to compete at the AVA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ...
05/07/2026

Congratulations to Kaien Island Martial Arts Club!! They sent 15 competitors to compete at the AVA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament in Vancouver and came home with the Top Team Award!!. Although a relatively small team they collected enough wins to receive the top award! The team will compete again on May 23rd in Terrace. Best of luck!!

Last Wednesday evening, the Museum hosted a welcoming reception for the annual conference of the BC School Districts Exe...
05/07/2026

Last Wednesday evening, the Museum hosted a welcoming reception for the annual conference of the BC School Districts Executive Assistants. It was a pleasure to welcome people from across the province to the territory of the Gitwilgyoots, to Prince Rupert and to the conference – which took place over the following two days at the Crest Hotel. The conference organizers described it as “a huge success.” Congratulations!

What a beautiful way to celebrate The Art of Relationships, featuring artworks by Sam Bryant and curated by his granddau...
04/15/2026

What a beautiful way to celebrate The Art of Relationships, featuring artworks by Sam Bryant and curated by his granddaughter, Kassidy. The reception opened with a stirring welcome performed by the Museum’s Gwis’amihlgigoohl dancers and the high school’s Gitwaas dance group, Sam joined the groups and sang with them bringing us back to when he led the Gwis’amihlgigooh dance group, followed by a delightful luncheon with engaging conversation.

Thank you to the Steel family! Last week, Mike Steel, the son of Len and Betty Steel, generously donated this beautiful...
04/11/2026

Thank you to the Steel family! Last week, Mike Steel, the son of Len and Betty Steel, generously donated this beautiful print to the Museum on behalf of his parents. This print was presented to Len Steel in 1978 when he was the Mill Manager at Canadian Cellulose, on the completion of the new Kraft Mill there. It was created by the Gitksan artist, Robert Jackson, whose son, the Tsimshian artist, Ron Jackson, has since carried on his father’s legacy. Robert Jackson began carving wood in 1966 and went on to work in gold, ivory and silkscreening. His work is prized by collectors in North America, Europe and Japan. Among the owners of his carvings were one of the Prime Ministers of Canada and the Duke of Edinburgh.

Just a friendly reminder you’re invited to a reception at the Ruth Harvey Art Gallery, featuring The Art of Relationship...
04/09/2026

Just a friendly reminder you’re invited to a reception at the Ruth Harvey Art Gallery, featuring The Art of Relationships, artworks by Sam Bryant. April 11th, from 2pm–4pm. Come and enjoy an inspiring showcase that reflects on the beauty and complexity of relationships through art.

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100 1st Avenue W
Prince Rupert, BC
V8J1A8

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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