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The Nelson Museum is located in beautiful downtown Nelson, British Columbia.

Events

Exhibitions, programs, and events to help plan your visit.

Forest for the Trees (working title)

Featuring themes of resource extraction, land use, environmentalism and climate change, homebuilding, energy use, wildfire mitigation, and more.

Until March 2, 2024
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WOOD

Eight artists showcase the myriad ways a simple medium can be transformed.

Until March 2, 2024
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Dark Chapters

David Garneau March 22 to June 28, 2025 There are so many ways to investigate how the written word can implicate, illuminate, and interpret artworks.

Until March 2, 2024
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Vessels

Amelia Ford February 15 to May 24, 2025 Objects such as glasses, fruit, flowers, and tchotchkes take on figurative roles to represent their latent symbology and challenge the male gaze.

Until March 2, 2024
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Within This Earthen Vessel: Stories of India & Community

Celebrating the Indian diasporic community to the local region, weaving together stories of past and present, through historical photos from regional archives and beyond, personal stories, and work from local artists. 

Until March 2, 2024
Read More: Within This Earthen Vessel: Stories of India & Community

Reconciliation

The Nelson Museum is committed to meaningful partnerships with the Nations of this unceded territory.

Social Justice

Art is political. The NMAG galleries are spaces for exploring critical dialogue and asking questions.

Accessibility

The Nelson Museum is a safe space for everybody to explore and enjoy.

Book Launch: I Had Visitors Last Night

Celebrating a Slocan Valley legend, who turned 100 this year.

Until March 2, 2024
Read More: Book Launch: I Had Visitors Last Night

Book Launch: The Distance

Meet local author Judy Pollard and hear her read from her latest novel, 'The Distance: Dreams and Despair'

Until March 2, 2024
Read More: Book Launch: The Distance

Black Bear Review magazine launch

Black Bear Review returns this spring!

Until March 2, 2024
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Tunnel Book Workshop

Come and play with the principals of still life: perspective, light and shadow, balance and composition, themes, and symbols.

Until March 2, 2024
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Photo Embroidery Workshop

Take your old photos to the next level with photo embroidery!

Until March 2, 2024
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SOCIAL JUSTICE

Museums and archives are tied to a history of colonial and discriminatory methodologies that overlook the voices of many people. The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery is joining the global movement to recognize, respond to, and create space for, the voices that are missing from our region’s story. Our team is critically examining our policies, collections, exhibitions, and programs to ensure that everyone feels welcomed, safe, and included.

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