Langley Centennial Museum & National Exhibition Centre

Tourism Region: Lower Mainland

The Langley Centennial Museum is one of the oldest community museums in the province of British Columbia. Its collection of artifacts began in 1928. The Museum opened at the current site in 1958 as a British Columbia centennial project. In 1974, the Museum was chosen as one of four facilities in British Columbia to become a National Exhibition Centre, and its first professional staff person was employed. The Museum has 3,500 square feet of exhibit space which includes both permanent galleries and space featuring travelling exhibits. Over 30,000 visitors a year come to the Museum and the school programmes reach about 9,000 students annually. The Museum houses about 10,000 artifacts, an extensive non-governmental archival collection and two art collections of provincial and national significance.

About the Collections

Local pioneer and First Nations artifacts, and historic and contemporary art collections.

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 10,000

Archives

Non-governmental archival collection and an historic photograph collection numbering aproximately 5,000 images.

Cartographic Materials • Prints and Drawings • Manuscripts • Microforms • Photographs • Sound Recordings • Textual Records

Decorative Arts

Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery • Costumes • Furniture or Furnishings • Metalwork, Silverwork or Goldwork • Musical Instruments • Textiles or Tapestries

Fine Arts

Collection of 158 documentary drawings and watercolours by Rudy Dangelmaier depicting many of the pioneer buildings across British Columbia. Largest collection of 87 works of art by Canadian artist Legh Kilpin, in the public domain, including portaits, watercolours and etchings.
138 Figure studies by well known local artist Stanley Sadgrove. Various other art collections by local and regional artists.

Culture:
Canadian • Aboriginal or First Nations

Period:
Contemporary • Historical
Other Period: Early Canadian

Media:
Painting • Photography • Prints and Drawings • Sketchbooks or Albums

Miscellaneous:
Folk Art • Religious Art

Human History

Collection of pioneer and local First Nations artifacts, including an extensive First Nations Baskets collection.

Agriculture • Archaeological Objects • Ceremonial Objects • Costumes and Accessories • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Imaging : Photographs • Local History • Manuscripts • Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints • Masks • Medals • Medical History and Technology • Memorabilia • Military History and Technology • Musical Instruments • Oral History • Performing Arts • Religious or Liturgical Objects • Sports Equipment • Toys and Games • Weapons • Transportation : Motorized ground

Services & Activities

Special public programs; school programs; public lectures; workshops; performances at special events; demonstrations at community events.

Research Services

The Museum houses a small, non-lending research library, an historic photograph collection and a non-governmental archival collection.

Archival Records • Genealogical Research • Library

Educational Programs

The Museum offers various docent (volunteer educator) led school programs, teacher/parent led school programs and Contractor-led outreach school programs. As a part of the Township of Langley's Community Development Department, the Museum offers a number of children, adult and family public programs which focus on arts and heritage themes.

Classes or Workshops • Lectures • School Programs : Age 5-11 (k-6) : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP)

Visitor Services

The Museum Gift Shop prides itself on featuring unique and affordable craft and gift items. In our gift shop you'll find sterling silver first nations jewelry by renowned artist Nancy Dawson and her nephew Brent Campbell, local history books, Canadian souvenirs, cards, conservation supplies and many more gifts for all occasions. All proceeds from sales in the giftshop help fund our special events and school programs.

Accessible by Public Transportation • Parking Facilities : Free : Bus • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Wheelchair access • Washrooms

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services Available • Volunteer Training Offered

Number of Volunteers: 150

Activities: school programs, special events, gift shop, office work

Food Services

Food services (several local restaurants) available in the village of Fort Langley, a short walk from the Museum. Picnic area available across the street at the Fort Langley National Historic Site.

Internet Services

General Information • Collections • Events • Virtual Exhibitions • Education • School Visits or Programs • Directions or Map • Local History • Online Giftshop or Bookstore • Other Internet Services

Publications and Products

Langley's Heritage: A Listing of Heritage Resources, 1995, $11.95
Roads and Other Place Names in Langley, B.C., Maureen Pepin, 1999, $20.56
Frail Memorials: The Cemeteries of Langley, by Warren Sommer, 2005, $24.95
High Water Living the Fraser Floods, by J. K. Watt, 2006, $50.00
Chapbooks: Langley Centennial Museum, 2006, $2.50 each
The Berry Family, Belmont Farm
The Blair Family, Langview Farm
The McKay Family, A Glen Valley Farm

Books • Brochures • Newsletters • Postcards

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Location

Address:	9135 King Street, P.O Box 800 Fort Langley, British Columbia V1M 2S2 See Map
Telephone:	(604) 888-3922
Fax:	(604) 888-7291
Mailing Address:	Langley Centennial Museum & National Exhibition Centre Box 800, Fort Langley, British Columbia V1M 2S2
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