Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery — Local services in Nelson

We had the opportunity to visit the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, where we took a captivating tour of the cold war bunker. The tour itself was highly engaging, and our guide was knowledgeable and helpful throughout the experience.

One notable aspect of the museum is its ongoing transition towards being more inclusive and respectful of indigenous history. It is commendable to see the museum taking active steps in this direction. While we could sense that the transition is still in progress, we appreciate the museum's efforts to acknowledge and honor indigenous heritage.

The displays within the museum were both intriguing and well-prepared. Each exhibit offered a wealth of information and provided a fascinating glimpse into various historical periods. The attention to detail and curation were evident, making the experience all the more enjoyable and educational.

Unfortunately, the art gallery was closed during our visit, undergoing preparations for a new display. However, it was somewhat confusing as accessing the museum's website directly and through Google search yielded different information regarding the gallery's status. It would be helpful for the museum to ensure consistency across all platforms to avoid any confusion for visitors.

Overall, our time at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery was enlightening and enjoyable. The informative tour, interesting displays, and the museum's commitment to inclusivity and indigenous history make it a worthwhile destination to...

I always find that visiting the local museum of a place increases my perspective of and appreciation for the place. At the end of May 2018, only the permanent exhibition was open, so the entry price was halved. Yet I spent about two hours reading all the panels, viewing the short films and browsing the good gift shop. Now I am more aware of the interesting history of Nelson and the West Kootenays, including First Nations tools and legends, mining and smelting, the railroad, fur trade, paddlewheelers and tugs on Kootenay Lake, floods, hydroelectricity, fishing and forestry, sports and the arts, Victorian architecture and a haven for pacifists. Who knew that Boris Karloff debuted in Nelson in 1911? (His name was William Henry Pratt.) A well-presented and thoroughly...

The museum representative Astrid made our visit to Nelson Museum worth the trip from Spokane. She reminded us of the movie "Roxanne" with Steve Martin. It was filmed there in 1987. She provided so much additional information which assisted my friend and I. Thank you. The only confusing part was trying to locate the museum in the first place. We received so many conflicting directions of how to get there. I recommend you just ask for the OLD POST OFFICE. See the attached photo. They have so many wonderful items in their gift shop. ...