August, 2016 — GREENWOOD, BC (BG)

The Greenwood Museum, located at 214 S. Copper Avenue, is a 'must see' for visitors to the area. There is an excellent collection of historical artifacts and regularly changing exhibits. Visitors will enjoy the many fascinating photographs, collectibles and ephemera from Greenwood's mining boom era, and from the Japanese internment period.

Exhibits of old mining equipment and images of the B.C. Copper Company's ore smelter operation are brought to life alongside displays of a vibrant boom town with its many hotels, eateries and business enterprises. One exhibit depicts a room from the Windsor Hotel, and a replica of the Deadwood bar. There are wonderful displays of military memorabilia and turn of the century social activities, such as the Greenwood hockey team, who was a founding member of British Columbia's first hockey league.

The Museum also operates as a Visitor Centre, offering a great collection of publications, maps and informational brochures on local attractions. There is a gift shop, public washrooms, and free WiFi.

Phone ahead to make an appointment for a guided tour of the historic Supreme Courthouse and jail cells. Also available are pamphlets for a self-guided walking tour of Greenwood's beautiful Victorian public buildings and homes.

Hours of Operation:

May 1st to Jun 30th — 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
July 1st to Aug 31st — 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sep 1st to Oct 31st — 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Nov 1st to Apr 30th — By appointment only; contact Doreen at (250) 445-6685

Book a reservation for the Courthouse & Jail Historic Tour: (250) 445-6355)

Contact Information:

Greenwood Museum and Visitor Center
214 S. Copper Avenue
Greenwood, B.C. V0H 1J0
Phone: (250) 445-6355
Fax: (250) 445-6355
Website: www.greenwoodmuseum.com
Email: museum@shaw.ca
Facebook: Facebook.com/GreenwoodMuseumBC