FACILITY RENTALS

Providing a one-of-a-kind event experience.

The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery is an art gallery, museum, archives, cold war bunker heritage site, and gift shop – all housed in a beautiful heritage building in downtown Nelson, British Columbia. 

The building was constructed in 1902 as a facility for the Postal, Customs, and Inland Revenue services. The composite Chateauesque- Richardsonian Romanesque style building excellently combines granite, Kaslo, BC marble, local brick, and pink brick from Spokane, Washington.

Areas of the Nelson Museum are available to rent for small private functions, such as weddings, family reunions, and board meetings, as well as for photo shoots, and as a film location. Our space cannot be rented for public events or programs.  

Building Features

• wheelchair accessible
• on-street paid parking available
• tables and chairs available for rent
• liquor licensing available

Booking

To book any of our beautiful spaces, please email info@nelsonmuseum.ca with the following information:

• name and contact information
• event details and desired space
• table rentals or liquor license details

Rates

There are several areas of the Museum that are available for rental.

Gallery A: a stunning purpose-built 1,500 sq.ft. gallery space with professional exhibition lighting.

• Seating Capacity: 50 | Standing Capacity: 100
• Rental Rate: $150/2 hours

Gallery B: an intimate purpose-built 500 sq.ft. gallery space with professional exhibition lighting.

• Seating Capacity: 25 | Standing Capacity: 40
• Rental Rate: $75/2 hours

Gift Shop/Lobby: a lovely space filled with local art and intriguing architectural details.

• Seating Capacity: 25 | Standing Capacity: 40
• Rental Rate: $75/2 hours

3rd Floor Meeting Room and Turret: A bright, welcoming space with tech capabilities – perfect for a committee or board meeting, workshop or presentation. Meeting room rentals also include access to the kitchen and the stunning 3rd floorturret – the bespoke space perfect for an intimate gathering, with the best view in town!

• Meeting Room Capacity: 16
• Turret Capacity: 6
• Rental Rate: $100/2 hours

Cold War Bunker: Commissioned in the 1960s by the Prime Minister of the time, John Diefenbaker (in office 1957-1963). The Bunker is an exceptional and unique space, and as such has limited capacity due to extra staff and security requirements.

• Seating Capacity: 45 | Standing Capacity: 50
• Rental Rate: $350/up to 4 hours

We offer special rates for Museum members and non-profit organizations. Please contact us at info@nelsonmuseum.ca for details.