Events

Learning Saturdays

Learning Saturdays is back, with educational crafts & activities for kids of all ages, with a new topic every month!

Each Saturday through May, explore the wonderful world of plants and pollinator species! Learn what we can do to help them thrive, and how we can eradicate the invasive species that threaten them. 

On May 2nd and 9th, stop by to make a flower-themed Mother’s Day card for that special someone in your life! 

Drop in anytime between 1 – 4 p.m. every Saturday. 

No admission required – everyone welcome!

Brant at the Museum

In celebration of the 35th annual Brant Wildlife Festival, the Qualicum Beach Museum is pleased to present an exhibition highlighting the history of the festival.

From vintage hunting decoys to contemporary t-shirts, this exhibition tells the story of how the festival has enjoyed many years of celebrating nature and wildlife with the community. 

Join us at the QB Museum on Satuday April 11th, 2026, 1 – 4 p.m., to kick off this exhibition along with the other festival events of the day! Schedule of events can be found here: www.mabr.ca/upcoming-events 

The exhibition will be on display until May 20, 2026. 

 

We Have The Power

It’s back!

“We Have The Power”, our successful exhibition from Summer 2023, has made a triumphant return for the 2025 season!

This time with some new additions…

Stop by the QB Museum Powerhouse to check out the history of power and energy in Qualicum Beach and how local initiatives are battling climate change whilst working towards an better community.

On until Summer 2026.  

 

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!