A Transformation Tale of Two Relics: The Mill & Horno3
February 26th, 2019
The Sleeping Giant was produced as part of a revitalization project of a former iron-smelting blast furnace. It held a special place in the hearts of the local population, many who worked there when it was in operation, and it needed to find a new way to tell its story.
Preserving A Piece of History with the Mill Show
February 19th, 2019
One of the oldest pieces of Mill no.3 is the skip—a 3-tonne rail car that transported equipment to and from the upper levels of the Mill.
Representing the Museum in South Korea
November 9th, 2018
The Museum recently presented at the Gwangmyeong Cave City Conference in South Korea.
Supporting the future of STEM Education
November 17th, 2018
Scott Thomson, Finning International’s President and CEO, visited the Britannia Mine Museum this week to provide a $100,000 donation for construction of the Terra Lab.
A Spoo-ook-tacular Halloween
October 9th, 2018
Spoo-ook-tacular returns to the Museum for its 4th year. A perfect family-friendly event for discovering the world of science. Activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 20th, 21st, 27th and 28th.
Bringing the Mill Back to Life
September 20th, 2018
The grind of machinery. The shouts of workers. The boom of ore hitting metal chutes. Mill No. 3 at Britannia Mine was once a hub of noise and production. Come 2019, we’re bringing back the noise.
Careers in Mining
November 5th, 2018
Did you know that in BC today, mining accounts for 20 out of the province's 120 top paying jobs? Find out more in our Careers in Mining blog!
Copper and Fire 2018: Jim Unger - Metal Artist
September 14, 2018
Jim Unger is no stranger to a hard days work. He is completely self-taught other than some informal training in high school. Jim operates his business, Clayburn Copperwork in Abbotsford, BC.
Copper and Fire 2018: Martin Vseticka - Goldsmith
September 13, 2018
Martin is strictly a gold and silversmith who uses a hammer to shape metal. People have been wearing gold and silver for millennia and he feels that he is participating in a very traditional use of precious metals.