Chilliwack Museum and Archives

Ghost 👻 or goose🪿? Find out what *actually* goes bump in the night at the museum!

We are partnering with local BC historians Gina and Victoria from Haunted History BC for a spine-tingling evening of storytelling, local history, and a hands-on paranormal investigation.

Join us at the museum on Saturday, July 18 and August 15- Participants will consider the experiences, mysteries, and memories that continue to capture our imagination through shared stories, historical context, and interactive activities.

Admission is by donation, but spots are limited to 25 people per night. Grab your tickets before they’re gone! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-or-goose-a-paranormal-investigation-with-haunted-history-bc-tickets-1990527359917

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Unfortunately, our previous page is no longer accessible so we have created a new one.

To stay connected with us and receive updates on upcoming shows, classes, events, and announcements, please follow this new page: "Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre"

We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support as we work to rebuild our online community. Thank you for standing with us, we look forward to connecting with you on our new page.
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On Friday, June 26, the Chilliwack Museum is collaborating with the FVRL - Chilliwack Library to bring you Out of My Closet: A Q***r Community Runway. We invite members of the q***r community to showcase outfits that celebrate their individuality, identity, and personal journeys in a playful and affirming runway experience inspired by ballroom culture and q***r self-expression.

The evening will feature music, refreshments, and a photobooth with a professional photographer. Chilliwack’s very own Mr. Teri Westerby — a bold and empathetic voice on identity and belonging — will be our special guest emcee for this event.

There are two ways to get involved:
🙌 Cheer from the Audience — Admission is free! Registration is recommended to secure a spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-my-closet-a-q***r-community-runway-tickets-1991112705702?aff=oddtdtcreator
👠 Walk the Runway — Want to showcase an outfit that illuminates your personal journey? Head over to the Events page on the FVRL website to register as a walker: https://www.fvrl.bc.ca/events/20486

Join us on Saturday, June 20, at 12:30 PM for a craft session + participatory play workshop with knowledge keeper Gracie Kelly and ally Jay Peachy for National Indigenous Peoples Day.

The afternoon will kick off with a creative craft session led by Jay, which will be used as props in the next part of the workshop - Gracie's beautiful play, "It's Not Just a Rock".

This unique performance shares powerful teachings of nature, community, and connection to the land, honouring the traditional territories and teachings of the The'wá:lí First Nations and Ts'elxweyeqw Tribe.

No prior acting experience is necessary. All ages are welcome.

Admission is free, but registration is recommended. Please sign up using the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/its-not-just-a-rock-a-participatory-play-with-gracie-kelly-tickets-1990518096209?aff=oddtdtcreator

We can't wait to share this afternoon of crafts, storytelling, and connection with you!

It's Not Just a Rock - A Participatory Play with Gracie Kelly Celebrate Indigenous History Month by taking part in Gracie Kelly's play, preceded by a craft session with Jay Peachy. All ages welcome.

Our friends at Heritage Chilliwack are putting together an amazing event. Please check it out and grab a ticket!

Heritage Chilliwack Society The Heritage Chilliwack Society is a group of local citizens concerned with preserving our heritage homes and local history .

Join us on April 28 at 6:00 PM for an engaging evening exploring the remarkable story of the Coast Salish woolly dog—an animal once central to Coast Salish life, artistry, and weaving traditions.

Author Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa will share insights from her book "The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog", which traces the life and legacy of a single woolly dog while illuminating the deep relationships between people, animals, and land. She will be joined by Musqueam artist and knowledge keeper Debra Qwasen Sparrow, whose work continues to revitalize Coast Salish weaving practices and cultural knowledge.

This special event features an author talk, reading, and conversation, with time for audience questions. Admission is free, but registration is recommended—please sign up using the link below.

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening of storytelling, learning, and connection.

Woven Histories: An Evening with Liz Hammond Join Liz Hammond, the author of "The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog", for a special author talk, reading, and conversation.

Monthly museum tours are back! Join us at the museum every second Saturday of the month @ 1:00 PM for a free museum tour of current exhibits.

Collecting Memory is a community-centred exhibition that considers how memory, history, and heritage are passed from one generation to the next. Canada, Here We Are! is a travelling exhibit from the Royal BC Museum with Chilliwack stories woven in to bring together stories of movement, settlement, and belonging within the Ukrainian Canadian community. Also on display is the Hustka | Kookum Scarves project by local artist Tanya Zilinski, who practices loom beading as a way to explore shared histories, cultural exchange, and intersections of identity.

The first tour is this Saturday, April 11th, at 1:00 PM. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is recommended to guarantee your spot. See you there!

Monthly Museum Tour - Chilliwack Museum + Archives Join us on the second Saturday of each Month at 1:00 pm! Walk-in welcome, but pre-registration is encouraged to guarantee your spot.