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

More than a Mine - Recreation in a Mining Town. This summer, discover more about the life of Britannia’s community beyond the mine. Drawn from the museum’s collection and archives this exhibition will show how workers and their families spent their free time.

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Donate Today!

As a self-supporting, non profit organization, we rely on revenues from donations, ticket sales, gift shop purchases and membership.

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Members Morning

Dig into Mining Tools. Saturday May 28th. In celebration of BC Mining Month, get up close with some of the museum’s collections of historical mining equipment. Learn more about how the equipment and tools have changed through the 70 years of this mine operations.

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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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