Museum of Surrey

Name: Museum of Surrey
Address: 17710 56A Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3S5H8, CA
Telephone: 604.592.6956
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Surrey's very own museum - highlighting local history, hosting rotating feature exhibits, community events and more!

10/08/2026

📅 Your October at Museum of Surrey
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From textile crafts and Jane Austen fashion to STEM adventures and Halloween fun, here’s what’s happening at the museum this month:

👗 Oct. 17 — Fashions from the Days of Jane Austen
1–2:30pm | $20
Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary with fashion historian Ivan Sayers and explore garments from 1775–1817.

🎤 Oct. 21 — Learning and Unlearning the Sikh Practice of Keeping Kesh
12–1pm | FREE virtual program
A Speaker Series session for educators, municipal workers and museum professionals.

🧠 Oct. 23 — School’s Out: STEM
10am–1pm | FREE
Make a mini lightsaber, discover famous inventors and take on an invention scavenger hunt!

🎃 Oct. 24 — BOO-seum
1–4pm | FREE
Spooky stories, Boo Bingo, photos and special characters make this a Halloween afternoon for the whole family.

🧵 Oct. 28, Nov. 4 & 18 — Kids Can Sew: Doll Clothes
3:30–6pm | $56.85
Ages 8–12 | ID #00525248
Learn sewing machine and hand-sewing skills while making clothes for an 18-inch doll or teddy bear.

👻 Oct. 30 — Sensory Trick or Treating
4–8pm | FREE
A relaxed Halloween experience with trick-or-treating stations, crafts and a sensory room—with no scary or loud surprises.

🕯️ Oct. 31 — Candlelight Cemetery Tour
2–4pm | $15.80 | Ages 16+
Bundle up, grab a lantern and hear stories from the 143-year-old Surrey Centre Cemetery dating back to the 1800s. Hot chocolate included!

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See individual event listings for registration and program details.

10/07/2026

Apply Now: Cloverdale Christmas Tree Fest🎄✨

Applications are now open for Christmas tree sponsors.

Ready to be part of this festive Surrey tradition? Apply now at [email protected] Application deadline is October 15.

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10/05/2026

🧶 Craft It with Wool!

Get creative at the Museum of Surrey and discover the art of working with wool. Join us for a hands-on crafting session where you can learn, create and take home something made by you!

📅 Wednesday, October 7
🕙 10–11:30 a.m.
🎟️ $15
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Come enjoy a relaxing morning of creativity and crafting at the Museum of Surrey!

10/02/2026

🎃🍬 A quieter way to celebrate Halloween!

Looking for a calmer Halloween experience? Join us at Museum of Surrey for Sensory Trick or Treat, designed for those who prefer a quieter, more relaxed celebration.

Enjoy trick-or-treating and celebrate Halloween at your own pace in a welcoming museum environment. Costumes are not required!

📅 Friday, October 30
🕓 4–8 p.m.
📍 Museum of Surrey
🎟️ Free

👻 Come make Halloween memories in a way that feels comfortable for you and your family!

10/01/2026

🎃👻 Get ready for a spook-tacular day at BOO-seum! 👻🎃

Bring the whole family to the Museum of Surrey for a FREE Halloween party filled with crafts, costumes, spooky fun and special surprises!
🕷️ Here’s what’s waiting for you:

📸 Take a Halloween photo with Klaro Phototainment
🎨 Create two Halloween-themed crafts
🎲 Play BOO Bingo
👻 Enjoy spooky performances by The Re-enactors in the theatre
🧙‍♀️ Meet special characters from Royal Court Princess Parties
🎭 Join our Costume Parade and show off your Halloween look!

📅 Saturday, October 24
🕐 1–4 p.m.
📍 Museum of Surrey, 17710 56A Ave.
🎟️ FREE!

Come dressed in your Halloween best and make some spooky memories with us! 🎃

Looking for a quieter Halloween experience? Join us for Sensory Trick or Treat on Friday, October 30, from 4–8 p.m.

09/25/2026

👗 Step into the world of Jane Austen!

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of celebrated author Jane Austen with fashion historian Ivan Sayers at the Museum of Surrey.
Discover what people wore during Austen’s lifetime through an engaging slideshow presentation and a selection of actual garments dating from 1775–1817. Explore the fashions, styles and stories that shaped the era and brought Austen’s world to life.

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📅 Saturday, October 17
🕐 1–2:30 p.m.
📍 Museum of Surrey

09/14/2026

🌿 Stóō Tools: Implements of Yesterday – Adult

Explore the knowledge, craftsmanship and traditions behind Stóō tools and implements at Museum of Surrey.

Led by Karen Gabriel, this program offers an opportunity to learn about Indigenous tools from the past, how they were traditionally used, and how these practices and tools have been adapted for the present.

Participants will also take part in Indigenous teachings led by an Elder.

📅 September 26, 2026
🕐 1–2 p.m.
📍 Museum of Surrey
🎟️ $37.50

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Join us for an afternoon of learning, sharing and connecting with Indigenous knowledge and traditions

09/11/2026

🇵🇭 Filipino Fest is tomorrow! 🎉

Join us at Museum of Surrey on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 11am-4pm for a FREE celebration of Filipino culture, community and tradition.

There’s plenty to see, taste and experience:

🍴 Enjoy Filipino flavours from Cake It Easy, Nanay Kitchen, Dale’s Food Products, Kasalo, Timplado Filipino Street Food Truck and more
🎶 Catch live performances by Glisha, The Kuyas, Raffy Swap One, Red Filos, Mabuhay Arnis and Grupo Ilocano Association of BC
🧵 Explore textile exhibits and cultural displays
🛍️ Browse artisan vendors
📸 Check out photo opportunities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy children’s activities and family-friendly fun
💃 Celebrate through music, dance and Filipino traditions
Whether you're reconnecting with your heritage or discovering Filipino culture for the first time, come celebrate with us!

📍 Museum of Surrey
📅 Saturday, Sept. 12
⏰ 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
🎟️ FREE admission

Tara na! See you at Filipino Fest! 🇵🇭🎉

09/04/2026

🌱 SOIL SUPERHEROES EXTENDED! 🦸‍♀️🪱

Good news! You have more time to discover the hidden heroes beneath your feet. Soil Superheroes has been extended through September 27! 🎉

Explore the fascinating world beneath our feet and meet the tiny heroes that help keep our planet healthy. From soil science to sustainability, this interactive exhibit shines a spotlight on why healthy soil matters to food security, climate resilience, human health and our quality of life. 🌎

Don’t miss your chance to dig deeper, get curious and discover why every handful of soil has a story to tell.

📅 Extended through September 27
📍 Museum of Surrey
🎟️ Admission is free!

09/02/2026

Make plans to join us for Filipino Fest at Museum of Surrey on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. for a FREE celebration of Filipino culture and community.

🍴 Taste Filipino favourites from Cake It Easy, Nanay Kitchen, Dale’s Food Products, Kasalo, Timplado Filipino Street Food Truck and more
🎶 Enjoy live performances by Glisha, The Kuyas, Raffy Swap One, Red Filos, Mabuhay Arnis and Grupo Ilocano Association of BC
🧵 Explore cultural displays and textile exhibits
🛍️ Browse artisan vendors
📸 Stop by photo opportunities
👧 Keep the little ones entertained with children’s activities
💃 Experience Filipino music, dance and traditions

Whether you’re proudly celebrating your heritage or curious to discover something new, come spend the day celebrating Filipino culture with us!

📍 Museum of Surrey
📅 Saturday, Sept. 12
⏰ 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
🎟️ FREE admission

Address

17710 56A Avenue
Surrey, BC
V3S5H8

Telephone

604.592.6956

Website

https://www.surrey.ca/arts-culture/museum-of-surrey

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