Nanaimo Museum

Museum in British Columbia, Canada

For other uses, see Nanaimo (disambiguation).

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The Nanaimo Museum (originally the Nanaimo Centennial Museum) is a museum located in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada; it opened in November 1967.[1][2]

## History

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The Nanaimo Museum, originally known as the Nanaimo Centennial Museum, was established in 1967 as a legacy project for Canada's Centennial celebrations. In 2008, the museum relocated to a modern facility within the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, allowing for expanded exhibit space and updated displays.[3]

## See also

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* List of coal mines and landmarks in the Nanaimo area

* List of museums in British Columbia
* History of Nanaimo
* Snuneymuxw First Nation
* Hudson's Bay Company

## References

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1. ^ Peterson, J. (2006). Harbour City: Nanaimo in Transition, 1920–1967 (in Italian). Heritage House. p. 203\. ISBN 978-1-894974-20-2. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
2. ^ "Nanaimo Chronicles" (PDF).
3. ^ "Our Museum History". Retrieved April 23, 2025.

## External links

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* Official website

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