HISTORY & CULTURE fernie Museum
130 YEARS OF FERNIE HISTORY
Celebrating 10 years in the historic former Home Bank on the corner of 2nd Avenue and 5th Street in 2023 . The Museum features two floors of exhibit space , a gift shop and visitor information area .
TRITES AND WOOD MUSEUM GIFT SHOP
The museum gift shop features a curated collection of items inspired directly by the museum ’ s collection , and life in Fernie . Products include a range of books featuring local and Canadian history , and Fernie & area -inspired items and local artwork including local weaving and textiles from master spinner Gayle Vallance , magnets and ornaments from Wild Wolves Designs , earrings from Pawsome Jewellery by Cathy Smith- Clarke , art cards by Melanie MacVoy and paintings and prints by local artist and printmaker , Michael Hepher .
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MAIN FLOOR EXHIBIT
This Is Our Fernie explores the legends and mythology , fires and mining disasters , and stories of the commercial , sporting , and community life over the past 100 + years . Information is presented through a series of engaging displays including a timeline , artifact collections , and digital kiosks . Kids love exploring the ‘ see and feel ’ identification boxes and working century-old cash register and discovery drawers .
PROGRAMMING & EVENTS
Interpretive and walking tours available on request . Regular programming includes book launches , lunch and learn events , and the ‘ Cabinet of Curiosities ’ online video series . On September 9 & 10 , the Chautauqua Cultural Festival features live music , interpretive content , arts & crafts demonstrations , kids entertainment and local heritage .
491 2nd Ave | 250-423-7016 Ferniemuseum . com Open Daily 11am – 4pm Closed Sep 30 , Oct 9 & Nov 11