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New Westminster Archives View a variety of records documenting City and community history. Staff ensure records are preserved so anyone interested in the story of New Westminster and its residents can access these valuable primary and secondary sources. Holdings contain: minutes, correspondence, reports, personal papers, diaries, photographs, oral histories, films, and similar unpublished records. Anvil Centre 604.527.4640 See page 2 for hours. Online records archives.newwestcity.ca/search.aspx Item Donation museum@newwestcity.ca Record Donation archives@newwestcity.ca Admission Fee: Free (appointment only) nwmuseumarchives.ca Irving House Visit the oldest intact house in the Lower Mainland! Built in 1865 by riverboat captain William Irving. Beautifully preserved original features such as 1880s wallpaper, late Victorian parlours and unique furnishings. 302 Royal Avenue 604.527.4640 Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 - 4:00 pm (Last tour begins 3:00 pm) Drop-in Fee: By donation
Discover innovative art exhibitions that are curated in-house and have an international following. Each exhibition at New Media Gallery reflects a fascinating human story of creativity and technology. Experience exciting works by exceptional artists from around the world. And check out our website for unique performances, tours, artist talks and programs! Tenth Anniversary Exhibition September 14 - December 15 Join us for an exhibition that celebrates the most exciting international artists working in technology and the arts, as well as ten successful years being New Media Gallery! We are your civic gallery and we can’t wait to share a very special exhibition and artist talks. Check the New Media Gallery website for this announcement in August. Everyone invited. Anvil Centre 604.515.3834 Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Admission Fee: Free contact@newmediagallery.ca GENERAL New Westminster Museum & Exhibitions Taking you on a journey from 10,000 years ago through today. Exhibits focus on the land, people and development of the place we call New Westminster. The museum is a fun and entertaining place of learning. Exhibits use objects from the 36,000+ item collection as an entry-point to inquiry, discussion and exploration about the city. Downstream Where the Waters Mix May 24 - December 15, 2024 One part of a multi-year project titled “Honouring Our Grandmother’s Healing Journey”. Curated by lead visionary artist, Nadine Spence, the project connects First Nation communities across B.C. through culture, arts and ceremony to restore relationships between generations. Features bentwood chests, woven blankets, carving, art, and regalia. The exhibition focuses on personal, family, and community healing journeys in a safe and respectful space. Meet Lee Sing Yen Ongoing Follow the life of Lee Sing Yen - an ordinary person who lived in New Westminster for 50 years and endured the consequences of Canada’s historic, anti-Chinese legislation. On July 1, 1923, the Canadian government passed a law designed to stop Chinese immigration to Canada. Over the next 24 years, only 14 new Chinese immigrants were allowed into Canada. Anvil Centre museum@newwestcity.ca
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