Events
Current Exhibition: The Beginning of Truth & Reconciliation
A better and more equitable future us coming – the acknowledgement of Indigenous rights is sweeping the country and paving way for the beginning of reconciliation.
As we move towards this new future, governments, organizations, and community leaders have been using terms such as ‘UNDRIP’, ‘Declaration Act’, or ‘Calls To Action’.
What exactly does this all mean? How does it affect the future of Indigenous People? Why do museums play a role in all of this?
To commemorate the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, stop by the museum to learn the answers to those questions, hear about the UN’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and see what museums across BC are doing to support their local Indigenous communities.
The museum will be open on September 30th 10 am to 4 pm.
On display until November 26, 2024.
Fighting In Flanders:
Gas. Mud. Memory.
Developed by the Canadian War Museum, this exhibition explores the Canadian experience in Belgium during the First World War. From the first use of chlorine gas in the Second Battle of Ypres to the treacherous mud of Passchendaele, Canadian soldiers faced horrific conditions on the battlefield. Even a century later, Flanders Fields remains an integral part of Canadian memory.
This exhibition will be accompanied by information on local residents who served in the First World War, and how the war impacted the community of Qualicum Beach. This will include rare photographs and objects from the museums collection.
On display November 5, 2024 – January 30, 2025.
NEW! Learning Saturdays
Some brand new public educational programming is happening at the museum!
Learning Saturdays will now take place every Saturday from 1-4 p.m. Families with children of all ages are invited to drop by the museum on Saturday afternoons for some fun and educational activities that surround a specific theme. The theme will change each month throughout the winter of 2024/25, and activities can range from crafts, reading stations, and special scavenger hunts!
October’s Theme: Bats of Vancouver Island
November’s Theme: Remembrance
December’s Theme: Festive Fossils
QB Reads ft. Robert Clark
In East Chicago in 1928, a Canadian World War I veteran is charged with a shocking crime. But his lawyers argue that his war experiences have affected his reason.
Fiendish Crime: A True Story of Shell Shock and Murder is the gripping account of a criminal investigation and a moving look at the lasting effects of war and its unacknowledged victims.
Join us for a special edition of QB Reads where local non-fiction writer Robert Clark presents us with the true facts of this compelling investigation on Saturday November 9th at 1 p.m.
To compliment the backstory of the Canadian veteran on trial, the new exhibition Fighting In Flanders will be available for viewing after the presentation.
RSVPs are appreciated as seating is limited.
Special Events
Museum openings, volunteer appreciation, exhibit launches, travelling exhibits, lectures, and more!
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QB Reads Series
Calling all writers!
Are you a local author, poet, researcher, or literary enthusiast who would like to share your work with the community?
Let us introduce you to our QB Reads Series – an open writers festival dedicated to celebrating local talent and creativity.
This series is open to all writers and researchers, of any kind, who are looking for a welcoming space to do a reading or a presentation. The Qualicum Beach Museum is happy to provide a comfortable public space where local writers can have a platform to share their work with the community – all free of charge and available year-round!
What we offer:
– Your choice of space within the museum buildings or grounds, capable of hosting up to 30 people, chairs and tables included.
– A podium, sound system, and your choice of assorted stage dressings which can possibly include artefacts.
– Promotional support which includes social media assistance, event advertising, and graphic design for posters and other media.
– Photographs of the event.
Contact us today to start planning your event! Writing is an important expression of creativity, and we would love to help you bring your creativity to life!
