BOOM! An Exclusive Media Preview
Welcome to Britannia Mine Museum -- an award-winning Museum, National Historic Site and home to the Museum’s newest attraction. BOOM! is a live-action, special effects experience that brings the almost 100-year-old historic Mill No.3 building back to life.
In anticipation of the public launch of our dynamic new show, we're inviting members of the media and online community to an exclusive preview. Join us on Saturday, May 11th or Sunday, May 12th, anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., where you and a guest will have the opportunity to see this thrilling new attraction first!
Please confirm your attendance for this private event by responding to the Eventbrite invitation sent to your email.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, May 11th & Sunday, May 12th
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Where: Britannia Mine Museum, 1 Forbes Way, Britannia Beach. Halfway between Vancouver and Whistler along the Sea to Sky Highway.
- What's Included: BOOM! will be running throughout the day. Visitors will also be able to enjoy the other site activities for a full Museum experience.
What is BOOM!
Complete with over 30 speakers, multiple screens, and thrilling special effects, BOOM! brings the almost 100-year-old Mill building back to life with an immersive story-telling experience. Visitors will be transported back in time, to discover the sights and sounds of this important engineering marvel as its rumble is returned to Britannia Beach.
BOOM! is the culmination of a 10-year journey from inspiration to completion between the Museum’s staff and Board of Directors, and the incredible collaboration with show producer Vista Collaborative Arts as well as the contribution of internationally renowned, Dynamic Attractions from Port Coquitlam.
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Event Itinerary
- Check in with our admissions team when you arrive onsite.
- Meet the event organizers inside our private events space inside the Mill.
- Enjoy light refreshments between showings of BOOM!
- Experience BOOM! a live-action experience. We invite you to take photographs or video throughout the show.
- After the show, visitors will have the opportunity to take photos inside the Mill, return to the private event space, or enjoy the other Museum experiences on-site.
