Our Current Exhibits include:
The Island in the Middle of Everywhere
The Island in the Middle of Everywhere is a travelling exhibit was co-curated by the Xwe’etay/Lasqueti Archaeology Project and the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum with the support of Fisheries and Oceans Canada on the Aquaculture Initiative. It will be on display from October 3, 2025 – January 4, 2026.
Indigenous History
Come see a variety of beautiful cedar baskets made by Tla’amin weavers. Many of these cedar baskets were gifted to the Tla’amin Nation in 2018 by Rita Pimlott, niece of weaver Jeannie (nee Pielle) Dominick. The qMAS currently holds these baskets in trust for the Tla’amin Nation. Some baskets were transferred to Ɂəms ʔayɛ (Our House) at tishosem upon its opening in June 2025.
On display is also archaeological material recovered from excavations done by Simon Fraser University. Learn about tools made by the Coast Salish people such as net weights, mauls, bailers, fish hooks, projectile points, and more.
Forestry Industry
The story of the logging industry in qathet began in the late 19th century; learn about equipment used in early logging operations. For more on the forestry industry, visit the Forestry Museum, located across the street (open seasonally).
Pulp & Paper Industry
The Powell River Company was founded by the Brooks brothers and M.J Scanlon, who came up to Powell River in the early 1900s from Minnesota, to start a paper mill operation. On display are a variety of items relating to the PR. Co. as well as MacMillan & Bloedel.
People, History, Culture and Natural History of qathet
From homesteads, to pottery, to ballet, these displays tell some of the stories of the people of qathet.
Coastal Maritime History
Before the era of ferries, one of the most common ways to come to Powell River was by steamship! Our maritime displays feature the stories of the S.S. Capilano, the Princess Mary, and the Gulf Stream.
Laura Everett Exhibition
Laura Everett was highly involved with the Museum in the past, and was a prolific artist of scenes and events from around the qathet Region. Our gallery wall displays some of her paintings.
Off-site Exhibits
Town Centre Mall
Currently:
This display is currently empty.