Britannia Mine Museum: Award-winning Museum and National Historic Site

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An immersive, multi-sensory live-action experience. The story behind the architectural marvel, Mill No. 3.

Summer Exhibit

This summer discover more about the life of Britannia’s community beyond the mine.

Underground Tour

Board our mine train and rumble inside an early haulage tunnel. Experience Britannia's quest for copper.

Unearth the History

Discover Educator's Resources, the informative Curator's Blog, Videos, Mineral Kit Rentals and more.

BOOM!

An immersive, multi-sensory live-action experience. The story behind the architectural marvel, Mill No. 3.

Summer Exhibit

This summer discover more about the life of Britannia’s community beyond the mine.

Underground Tour

Board our mine train and rumble inside an early haulage tunnel. Experience Britannia's quest for copper.

Unearth the History

Discover Educator's Resources, the informative Curator's Blog, Videos, Mineral Kit Rentals and more.

BOOM! A multi-sensory, live action experience.

An immersive, multi-sensory live-action experience. The story behind the architectural marvel, Mill No. 3.

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Summer Exhibit

May 20th to September 5th - Open Daily
More Than A Mine - Recreation in A Mining Town
This summer, discover more about the life of Britannia’s community beyond the mine.

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Old Town, New Queens -
Pride Night at the Museum

On Friday August 5th from 5:15 pm to 8:45 pm, drag performers will transform Britannia Mine Museum’s historic Mill into the Province’s biggest drag runway! Old Town, New Queens: Pride Night at Britannia Mine Museum is an afterhours event.

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Squamish ArtWalk

The Squamish ArtWalk is a celebration of visual art and artists in Squamish. This year, Britannia Mine Museum is proud to support the Art Walk as an official Venue.

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The History of Britannia

An inspiring visit to this National Historic site leads to greater interest in the Mine and its legendary past.

Our Story

Underground Tour

Just like miners back in 1914, you'll board our mine train and rumble inside an early haulage tunnel. Inside, our engaging team of interpreters will demonstrate actual mining equipment, teach you about Britannia's quest for copper, and allow you to experience the mine's working conditions.

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