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Alert Bay Public Library & Museum
Recently re-located to a restored heritage building located on the waterfront, this museum contains exhibits on local aboriginal history, fishing and other local artifacts.
Address: Fir Street Alert Bay BC
 Send an Email (1)  1 250 974-5721
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Gabriola Museum
This volunteer-run community museum tells the story of Gabriola Island - its climate, plants and animals; the petroglyphs carved by its aboriginal inhabitants; its discovery by Spanish explorers and later settlement by European immigrants.
Address: 505 South Road Gabriola Island BC
Send an Email (1) 1 250 247-9987
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Cortes Island Museum
Cortes Island Museum focuses on the natural as well as cultural history of the area. Open from late spring until early fall.
Address: 957 Beasley Road, Manson's Landing Cortes Island BC V0P 1K0
Send an Email (2) 1 250 935-6340
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U'mista Cultural Centre
This museum in Alert Bay houses the Potlatch Collection, which consists of masks and other artifacts belonging to the Kwakwaka'wakw people. Many of the artifacts date back to the 1870s.
Address: Front Street Alert Bay BC VON 1A0
Send an Email (2) 1 250 974-5403
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Cabra Gallery Museum
This museum is dedicated to work by past and present Galiano Artists, also to Capt. Galiano and the history of Spanish exploration.
Address: 2401 Sturdies Bay Road Galiano BC CAN V0N 1P0
Send an Email 1 250 539-2507
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Elderfield Old-Time Farm
This living-history farm and open-air museum consists of interpretive walks, exhibits and demonstrations by costumed personnel relating to pioneer history and modern day rural life.
Address: Valley 1-8 Hornby Island BC V0R 1Z0
Send an Email (4) 1 250 335-2570
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Denman Island Museum
This museum features the history of the early settlers of the island. The archives are open from late June until the September long weekend.
Address: Central Denman Island BC
1 250 335-0880
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Kwagiulth Museum and Cultural Centre of Cape Mudge
Explore the fascinating culture of the at this museum and arts centre. An outstanding collection of Kwakwakawakw potlatch (a North American Indian ceremonial feast where participants give away items to exhibit wealth) artifacts is on display, including masks, carvings and totems. Other items include magnificent masks, blankets and jewelry. Guided tours are available. Times vary per season, so please inquire prior to visit.
Address: 34 Weway Road, Cape Mudge Village Quathiaski Cove BC CAN V0P 1N0
Send an Email (22) 1 250 285-3733
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Mayne Island Museum at Plumper Pass Lockup
The Plumper Pass Lockup was built in 1896 and served as a jail for many decades. Today, the building houses historical artifacts, including items from the Gulf Island's oldest shipwreck. The museum is located in Miners Bay.
Address: Fernhill and Minty Roads, Miners Bay Mayne Island BC
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Bowen Island Museum and Archives
Consisting of two buildings, this museum contains collections focusing on the history of 'the Happy Isle'. Higgins Loggers Cottage, the dwelling of a 1940s logger, displays living quarters of the era as well as loggers tools. The Community Museum has changing exhibits as well as artifacts representing island life decades ago. Opening times depend on season.
Address: 1014 Millers Road Bowen Island BC V0N 1G0
Send an Email (3) 1 604 947-2655
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