BOOM!
Now Playing
Come and discover our newest attraction, the theatrical Mill show -- BOOM! This live-action experience brings the historic Mill thundering back to life with lights, sound and special effects.
Foundations
Open Daily
Come and see our new exhibit "Foundations," on our freshly restored Howe Sound Decks. This exhibit examines the Britannia's contribution to the local community, and ongoing Canadian research and innovation towards more sustainable mining practices.
BC Family Day 2020
BC Family Day, February 17th, 2020
HALF PRICE ADMISSION! Bring the family and enjoy an exciting, fun-filled, educational day at Britannia Mine Museum.
Heritage Week 2020
Heritage Week February 17-23. Bringing the Past into the Future
"Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today and we pass to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration, our touchstone, our reference point, our identity."
DIG Day
March 14th, 2020
Delve into Geoscience. Engage your curiosity with activities that will open your world to the science of rocks, minerals, tectonic plates, volcanoes, and fossils.
Spring Break
March 16th - 27th
Engage the whole family with discovery this Spring Break at Britannia Mine Museum. Family-friendly activities hosted Monday starting at 12:30 and 2:30.
Easter Dino Egg Hunt
April 12th, 2020
Britanniasaurus Rex is back again for our annual candy-free Easter Dino Egg Hunt. Can you find his gem-filled eggs? Egg hunts will begin at 11am and 1pm. Be sure to be here in time to join in the fun.
Family Fun Day
Saturday, May 24th, 2020.
Come and celebrate BC Mining Month at the Britannia Mine Museum. Featuring temporary mineral exhibits, interactive 3D visual mining technology, photo booth, drilling demos and much more. More details will be coming soon!
Copper & Fire Arts Festival
September 12th, 2020
Check out Mother Earth's artistic side! Our annual Copper and Fire event celebrates artists from all over BC that use mined materials "of the earth" including metalworkers, painters, jewellers and sculptors.