All Ages
Arts FamilyLAB (All Ages)
Visit the Art and Technology LAB for family friendly media activities. Instructors lead demo stations, and student have time to explore with LittleBits robotics. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Instructor: hope akello. Anvil Centre 604-515-3834 Monday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm February 16 Registration Fee: Free 243414 General New Westminster Museum Take a journey from 10,000 years ago through today! Exhibits focus on the land, people and development of the place we call New Westminster. Enjoy this entertaining place of learning and use the objects in the Museum’s collection as an entry-point to inquiry, discussion, and exploration about the city. Anvil Centre museum@newwestcity.ca See page 2 for hours Free Admission nwmuseumarchives.ca Exhibitions Solidarity Forever Feature Gallery Opens February 14, 2026 New Westminster was built on a foundation of organized union labour. By delving into what drove people to join together and what they stood up against, we can learn so much about the working conditions of the past, as well as what fights have continued to this day. This exhibition serves as a reminder that rights were not freely given by following the stories of those who demanded change. Reframed: Understanding New West Through Photos Gallery 7 New Westminster Museum and Archives holds 230,000 photographs documenting scenes from the city’s history and its people. By critically examining photographs, both familiar and unseen, we can better understand the role photographs may play in creating a more genuine picture of New Westminster’s history. We can look again and reframe our knowledge about the city by highlighting its marginalized
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contain: minutes, correspondence, reports, personal papers, diaries, photographs, oral histories, films, and similar unpublished records.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 Free Admission (appointment only) nwmuseumarchives.ca Heritage Cooking: Lunar New Year (5+ years) Explore Chinese heritage through food and conversation. Make Glutinous Rice Balls leading up to Lunar New Year. Cook together, explore cultural heritage, and taste the recipe! Instructor: Eva Cheng, Community Cook. təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre 604-527-4640 Sunday, 9:30 - 11:00 am February 8 Registration Fee: Free 242895 Special Events Family Day: Solidarity Forever (All Ages) Spend Family Day with the ones you love exploring unions! Celebrate the launch of our new exhibition Solidarity Forever with thematic crafts, activities, scavenger hunts, and more. New Westminster Museum 604-527-4640 Monday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm February 16 Drop-in Fee: Free
stories. This exhibition is part of the 2025 Capture Photography Festival Selected Exhibition Program. 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 Admission Fee: By donation
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