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Celebrating Gabriola Museum President Joan Merrifield: A feminist, environmentalist, teacher, peace and social justice activist
Dear friends, On December 24, 2024, we said goodbye to Joan Merrifield, who passed away after complications stemming from ALS. Joan’s incredible passion for animals, nature, teaching, and advocacy for diversity and inclusion touched the lives of many and is a huge...
Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting – Gabriola Historical and Museum Society
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7-8 pm on Zoom The purpose of the EGM is to elect a new board of directors for the GHMS. An Annual General Meeting will be held at a later date. The following GHMS members are standing for election as Board Members: Kristan Issac-Hofer...
2023 year in review
2023 brought many exciting changes and developments to the Gabriola Museum. Winter renovations created a new exhibit space and two accessible bathrooms. A diligent team worked through January and into March to turn an under utilized space into a beautiful open room ready for the new Snuneymuxw Gallery exhibit (launching in 2024). Outside the structure of the new Outdoor Learning Centre was coming together.
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Help us finish off the Timber Frame building!
Although the Timber Frame structure were donated...
Gently Used Art Sale Continues
We had so many gently used art pieces donated to...
Trivia Update
What a success! With the help of our members and...
Volunteer Spotlight
Eileen is yet another wonderful events...
Gabriola Island Pandemic Stories
Over the past 8 months Gabriola Historical and...
BC Museum Portraits Project: Gabriola Historical and Museum Society
Last fall, the BC Museums Association...
The Gabriola Museum is temporarily closed for renovations.
Our office will be open Tuesday to Friday 10am...
Seasons Greetings
Seasonal Greetings from the Gabriola Museum to...
Congratulations Susan Brown
Congratulations to the winner of the Gabriola...
Raffle: Pet Portrait Painted by Devon Featherstone
Win a portrait of your pet painted by Devon in...
Join the Museum Board, help take the Museum into the future!
You can make a difference at the Museum. If you...
Help Your Museum Protect and Expand!
Many thanks to our donors who have contributed...
Every Child Matters
Designed by Tsimshian artist Morgan Asoyuf and...
Honouring and Remembering all the many Indigenous victims of residential schools in Canada.
The truth of this terrible history is laid bare...
Recover and Reimagine
During these challenging times, it is the goal...
The Gabriola Museum Wants You!
2021 will be an exciting year for us, as the...
Winner of the 50/50 draw!
Anne Landry was the winner of the Museum’s...
Campaign Update on the Museum’s purchase of the McRae Property
“Since we announced our membership’s decision in...
Gabriola Museum Purchases McRae property for the Community – includes public trails and a nature conservation covenant
Yes, it’s official! The Museum stepped up and...
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
On June 21, you and all your friends are invited...
April 22 is Earth Day!
Earth Day Canada encourages all citizens to take...
Gabriola Museum is looking for new board members
A great board to work with, and a wonderful...
The McRaes – Two of Gabriola’s Finest
Maxine and Stan McRae were presented with...
Japanese Settlement Press Release
Gabriola locations among Heritage BC’s newly...
Gabriola Historical and Museum AGM and talk 43 years of Islands Trust
The AGM has been RESCHEDULED from Feb.5 to...
Discover Gabriola’s Historic Places and Stories on Gertie
Raking the hay on Horseshoe Road farm, Gabriola...
Folklife Village: From Expo 86 to Gabriola village centre
Folklife Village: From Expo 86 to Gabriola...
AGM and Performance of Soviet Princeton
The Gabriola Historical and Museum Society will...
An Old Fashioned Canada Day at the Gabriola Museum
A new tradition has begun on the island - Canada...
Highlights of Gabriola Museum’s 2015 Season
Gabriola Roots: THE LAND PROVIDES is the theme...
Gabriola Historical and Museum society’s 15th Anniversary Celebration
Dr. Bryon Gordon discussed a scientific study to...