HISTORY & CULTURE fernie Museum
130 YEARS OF FERNIE HISTORY
Fernie ’ s heritage and history hub featuring two floors of exhibits , a gift shop , visitor information and historical research services .
TRITES AND WOOD MUSEUM GIFT SHOP
The museum gift shop features a curated selection 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 , 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 myths , fires and mining disasters , and stories of commercial , sporting , and community life over the past 125 + years . Engaging displays include a timeline , artifacts , digital kiosks , and discovery items for kids .
PROGRAMMING & EVENTS
In the gallery through May : The Beer from the Mountains – The History of Brewing in Fernie .
Opening June 6 : Old School Memories .
Guided Historical Walking Tours every Sunday in July & August with Lindsay Vallance .
491 2nd Ave | 250-423-7016 Ferniemuseum . com Open Daily 11am – 4pm