Events

Enjoy extended open hours at the Museum.

Archaeologist Dana Lepofsky from SFU will discuss the xʷɛʔɛt̓ay/Lasqueti Archaeology Project (XLAP): Honoring and Protecting Indigenous Heritage in the Salish Sea. Come to the Museum between October 3, 2025 - January 4, 2026 to see the correspondign travelling exhibit The Island in the Middle of Everywhere.

Drop in for a Valentine’s-themed scavenger hunt and make your own Valentine’s Day cards. Free with admission by donation February 3 - 7 & 11 -14 | during regular museum hours Ages: 4-10

Town wide scavenger hunt In collaboration with Townsite Heritage Family friendly Cost: Free / By Donation Feb 18 - 21 | during regular Museum hours

Guest Speaker: Richard McIntosh Cost: Free Location: Powell River Public Library, First Credit Union Room Date: Friday, Feb 27 | 3:00 pm

Drop in for a St. Patrick’s Day- themedscavenger hunt and Shamrock-making fun! Free with admission by donation March 11 - 14 & 18 -20 | during regular museum hours Ages: 4-10

Drop in for an Easter-themed scavenger hunt and a springtime printmaking craft. Free with admission by donation April 1 - 4 & 8 -11 | during regular museum hours Ages: 4-10

Bring your research questions! An overview of qMAS research resources, with one-on-one help to get started Cost: $15 a person Wednesday, April 22 | 7-8:30 pm Saturday, April 25 | 1-2:30 PM

Bring your research questions! An overview of qMAS research resources, with one-on-one help to get started Cost: $15 a person Wednesday, April 22 | 7-8:30 pm Saturday, April 25 | 1-2:30 PM

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Drop-in behind the scenes tours of qMAS Collections Storage 1:00 - 2:00 PM Annual General Meeting. All voting members must have an up-to-date qMAS membership (14 days in advance). 2:00 - 3:00 PM Guest lecture by Jason Addy highlighting his historic collection of notes and Read more

Time slots are 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. You can make your own piece of paper while learning about the QRD's paper mill history. This program runs 30-45 minutes. Please register for one of the specified start times. It will begin promptly as advertised. Register here

Visit qMAS and explore exhibits like the ʔəms gɩǰɛ (Our Land) Place Names Project to learn about places like ʔahʔǰumɩχʷ (Willingdon Beach), ƛaʔamɛn (Lund), and tiskʷat (Powell River). Share the name of your favorite outdoor spot, and stay for children’s story time (11 AM & 2 PM).