UPDATE: COVID-19
Britannia Mine Museum Suspending Operations as of March 18, 2020.
All on-site programming and events will be suspended, as we attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19 through our community.
Copper
Follow this link to a video about copper, and read the curator's blog, which explores the historical uses of this extraordinary mineral.
This blog emphasizes copper's remarkable antimicrobial properties, which have been utilised by a number of civilisations, including our own.
Donate
As a self-supporting, non profit organization, we rely on revenues from donations, ticket sales, gift shop purchases and membership.
Please support the Britannia Mine Museum during this critical time.
Below ground
Above expectations
We are proud have received TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence for 6 consecutive years and be recognized by the Canadian Tourism Commission as a Canadian Signature Experience.
Unearth the history
As a premier, non-profit organization, the Museum promotes mining awareness through entertaining, experiential education programs, historic collection preservation and insightful public engagement. Governed by the Britannia Mine Museum Society, the museum allows guests to leave with a better understanding of mining in BC; past, present and future.