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Holiday Gift Wrapping Service

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every day until Sun Dec 11 2022.
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Sunday, December 11, 2022

Holiday Gift Wrapping at the Fernie Museum! Bring them your purchases and they'll wrap them all up for a donation. November 25 - December 24, 2022.

All proceeds support Fernie Museum programming and operations.

Items can be dropped off at any time during their regular opening hours and they will contact you when they are ready for pick up.

THE MUSEUM IS OPEN 11 AM - 4 PM ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:

Thu - Sun, November 24 - 27
** AND 5 - 8pm on November 25**

Thu - Sun: Dec 1 - 4 & 8 - 11
Daily: Dec 15 - 24 & 27 - 31

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The Wrath of Osiris: A 1920's Mystery

Event Date(s): 
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Time: 
6:00pm

The Fernie Museum is proud to present a new and exciting exhibit: the sarcophagus and grave goods of Ha-Ma-Sa'it, Egyptian priestess of Osiris, recently excavated in the Egyptian desert! Despite rumours of a terrible curse, the Museum is holding a Grand Gala opening, hosting the wealthy and fabulous of the city for an evening of fun, frolic and philanthropy.

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Book Launch: Kevin Allen - The Big Bend, A History of West Fernie

Event Date(s): 
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Time: 
7:00pm

For over a century, West Fernie was an independent settlement that resisted joining the City of Fernie—despite being surrounded by it. The Big Bend uncovers how the rapidly settled community of West Fernie came into being, flourished, and then stagnated due to the conflict that grew between West Fernie and the City of Fernie.

Written by award-winning historian, Kevin Allen, The Big Bend explores how political leadership resolved seemingly intractable differences, bringing union with the City and community renewal to West Fernie.

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Fernie & District Historical Society AGM

Event Date(s): 
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Time: 
7:00pm

The Fernie & District Historical Society AGM will be held on Wednesday, October 26th at 7pm in the Museum Gallery.

All welcome. Only members in good standing may vote. Purchase or renew your membership here.

Memberships purchased now, include the remainder of 2022 and are valid to the end of 2023.

Further details to be announced.

 

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Fernie Heritage Walking Tours

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every week every Sunday until Sun Aug 28 2022.
Sunday, July 10, 2022
Sunday, July 17, 2022
Sunday, July 24, 2022
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Sunday, August 7, 2022
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Sunday, August 28, 2022
Time: 
11:00am - 3:00pm

Discover the history and heritage that built the town we know and enjoy today with a knowledgeable local tour guide from the Fernie Museum.

Tours Depart from the Museum on Saturdays and Sundays:
July 9/10, 16/17, 23/24, 30/31
August 6/7, 13/14, 20/21, 27/28

11 AM: The Great Fire
1PM: Fernie at War (by advance reservation only)
3PM: Rumrunners!

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Fernie Museum, history, Fernie BC, walking tours, tours, family fun

Fernie Heritage Walking Tours

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every week every Saturday until Sat Aug 27 2022.
Saturday, July 9, 2022
Saturday, July 16, 2022
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Saturday, August 6, 2022
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Saturday, August 20, 2022
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Time: 
11:00am - 3:00pm

Discover the history and heritage that built the town we know and enjoy today with a knowledgeable local tour guide from the Fernie Museum.

Tours Depart from the Museum on Saturdays and Sundays:
July 9/10, 16/17, 23/24, 30/31
August 6/7, 13/14, 20/21, 27/28

11 AM: The Great Fire
1PM: Fernie at War (by advance reservation only)
3PM: Rumrunners!

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Gallery Opening - Women of Michel, An Art Installation

Event Date(s): 
Friday, September 9, 2022
Time: 
11:00am

The above-ground realm of women and girls in the coal mining town of Michel was one of colour, caretaking and pride. After its relocation to Sparwood in the mid 1960s, Michel ceased to exist on the map. For those who lived there, Michel still exists in their hearts and the things they create.

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120th Coal Creek Disaster Anniversary Event

Event Date(s): 
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Time: 

Shortly before 7:30 PM on May 22nd 1902, the local community was devastated when a gas and coal dust explosion killed at least 128 men in the No. 2 and 3 mines of Coal Creek, BC.

At the time, the Coal Creek explosion of 1902 was the 2nd largest mine disaster in Canada and one of the largest in North America. To date, it remains as the second largest in BC, and third largest in Canada.

All are welcome to attend a free event commemorating this tragedy, to remember the lives lost and celebrate our community's resiliency.

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Family Day Learn to Tame a Snow Dragon Scavenger Hunt

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every day until Mon Feb 21 2022.
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Sunday, February 20, 2022
Monday, February 21, 2022
Time: 

Find scavenger hunt clues on the Fernie Musem Facebook page or by visiting the Museum, Feb 19-21. Use the new virtual exhibit or visit the gallery to find the answers. Submit your answers by 4pm on Monday 21st to enter the prize draw.

Visit the Fernie Museum website for more details on this event and their latest exhibit. 

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Gallery Opening: The Dragon Tamers

Event Date(s): 
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Time: 

Opening Saturday, December 4th at the Fernie Museum

Probing the history of snow avalanches and their impact on people and nature in Canada.

This new exhibit examines records, photographs, recordings and artifacts, to tell the tale of of both technical success and tearful sorrow. The exhibit, from the Revelstoke Museum & Archives, will be augmented by local artifacts, information and displays.

For more information on this event, please visit the Fernie Museum website.

 

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