Mackenzie & District Museum
Tourism Region: Fraser Fort George Regional District
Contains historic artifacts, pictures and personal histories of Mackenzie and area.
About the Collections
Mackenzie was incorporated in May 1966; we have artifacts and archives such as trophies, videotapes, trappers artifacts, archival material and clothing
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 1600
Archives
Small animals and birds, preserved. Verbal histories; historic items; maps; photographic archives of area.
Architectural Records •
Electronic Records •
Films and Videos •
Photographs •
Textual Records
Other: Small Canadian union history book collection
Fine Arts
36 Marge McDougall originals done in the 40's & 50's at Finlay Forks
Culture:
Aboriginal or First Nations
Period:
Historical
Media:
Painting •
Sketchbooks or Albums •
Film and Video
Human History
Articles and artifacts of our First Nations residents
Fisheries
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Household Objects or Domestic Technology
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Imaging
: Photographs
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Local History
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Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints
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Oral History
Other: Personal verbal histories on tape and text.
Natural Sciences
Earth Science and Geological Collections
Minerals •
Rocks
Services & Activities
To provide tours to schools, organizations and public; we are a part of the Annual MacKenzie Children's Festival; hold an annual St. Valentine's Day draw with prizes
Research Services
Archival research on requist; cost 20 cents per page copies for small jobs. Large projects negotiated
Archival Records •
Information Centre •
Slide Library •
Video Library
Educational Programs
Family Programs
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School Programs
: Age 0-4 (Pre-School)
: Age 5-11 (k-6)
Visitor Services
Guided tours. Free souvenir pins at end of tour.
We book bus tours after hours, free parking
Films and Videos
•
Guided Tours
: English
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Accessible by Public Transportation
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Information Centre or Desk
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Parking Facilities
: Free
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Gift shop
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Special Needs Facilities
: Parking
: Washrooms
: Wheelchair access
•
Washrooms
•
Audio Guides
: English
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Available
Number of Volunteers: 5
Activities: Membership sales, Raffle table
Display upkeep
Weekly news article
Transferring of artifacts
Attendance at monthly board meetings
Assisting summer students
Member Privileges
-Reciprocal admission agreement (free or reduced rate of admission to other centers)
-Voting rights at Board Meetings
Free entry into special events we charge for.
Food Services
Picnic Area
Internet Services
Local Tourism Links
Local Attractions •
Other Services
Publications and Products
Annual Reports •
Books •
Postcards •
Slides •
Commemorative Souvenirs •
Videos
Map
Location
| Address: |
86 Centennial MacKenzie, British Columbia V0J 2C0 See Map |
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| Telephone: | 1-250-997-3021 |
| Fax: | 1-250-997-5186 |
| Mailing Address: |
Mackenzie & District Museum PO Box 934, MacKenzie, British Columbia V0J 2C0 |
| Email Us |
Hours of Operation
Operations:
Year Round
Summer 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Saturday. Winter 10 am to 2 pm Tuesday to Friday.
Open: 10 am to 2 pm winter. 9 am to 5 pm summers.
During the school year, we do education tours at the museum for the school classes. We do guided tours for the tourists and local people on request.
Closed:
Monday
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Sunday
We are classed bank holidays.New Years, Easter Good friday, July 1st., BC Day, Labour Day, Thanks Giving, Rememberance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Admission:
Free
By Donation
