Nanaimo Museums
A city with a conspicuous aboriginal and
colonial background, Nanaimo has stories 
to tell. Chinese, First
Nations and European communities thrive here still, and each has its
own history, intertwined with the pasts of the other groups. Nanaimo
museums combine these backgrounds into a cultural synergy focused in a
multitude of artifacts and presentations, from Vancouver Island's last coal tipple, to original
petroglyphs and vintage underwear.
Nanaimo District Museum
100 Cameron Road
Nanaimo, BC
V9R 2X1
Summer Hours
May Long Weekend to Labour Day
Daily 10am - 5pm
Winter Hours
Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm
Vancouver Island Military Museum
255 - 4750 Rutherford Road (Mall)
Nanaimo BC V9T-5K6
250 756-2554
Admission: Donation box
Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm
Closed Sundays and Statutory Holidays
Gabriola Museum
South Road, Gabriola Island
Hours of Operation
Nov - Jan: CLOSED: Renovations
Feb - May: Sat & Sun: 1-4 PM
June - Aug: Wed to Sun: 10:30-4:00
Sep - Oct: Sat & Sun: 1-4 PM.
Still somewhat in development – available for records and such but not generally open for drop-ins.