BC Museum of Mining Rebrands As Britannia Mine Museum - August 17, 2010
The rebrand comes before the completion of a major $14.7 million three-phase redevelopment project, transforming a mining legacy site into a vibrant internationally recognized destination.

Soon to be completed in September 2010, the new museum will celebrate the contribution of minerals to society, the history of the storied community and the ideas and practices of renewal and sustainability. It promotes mining awareness through fun educational programs, historic collection preservation and insightful exhibits that enables guests to leave with a better understanding of mining in BC; past, present, and future. Read More


Digging Deep for Mining (Globe and Mail article) - June 11, 2010
Lukas Lundin's donation helps renovate the historic mining site... read article in Globe and Mail


We're breaking ground and reinventing the BC Museum of Mining - May 12, 2010 (Vancouver Sun PDF)
We're currently underway with a $14.7-million three-phase redevelopment project that will transform this mining legacy and national Historic site into a vibrant internationally recognized destination.


CBC Radio Interview on site at the Museum - May 10, 2010
Reporter Jaeny Baik visits the museum and chats with tour guide, Rory Odenbach, who gave a tour of the museum and underground tunnel.


Gold Metal Enthusiasts Donation - April 1, 2010
Announcing the arrival of a new silver and gold collection, graciously donated by Vancouver-based metallurgist Douglas Scheving...


Finning Donates Caterpillar to BC Museum of Mining - March 26, 2010
A creative bit of PR has nabbed the BC Mining Museum a crucial and expensive piece of equipment... read article in Squamish Chief


BC Museum of Mining Opens for 2010 Season - February 3, 2010 (PDF)
“With thousands of visitors coming to British Columbia over the next few weeks, we’re excited to showcase and share..."


BC Museum of Mining Digitizes Historic Films - October 15, 2009 (PDF)
The BC Museum of Mining (BCMM) has recently digitized several historic...


Filming at the BC Museum of Mining - October 13, 2009 (PDF)
Tourism Squamish will soon unveil a bold new video...


BC Museum of Mining Present Summer Arts Series - August 7, 2009 (PDF)
The Annual Summer Arts Series ‘Copper and Fire’ starts on Sunday August 9th...


BC Museum of Mining Celebrates Local Talent - June 22, 2009 (PDF)
Over a hundred people gathered at the BC Museum of Mining last night...


Travel Subsidy for BC Teachers - February 9, 2009 (PDF)
The Museum has more than $12,000 for travel for BC students...


Endowment Fund for the Museum - January 14, 2009 (PDF)
The BC Museum of Mining raises $174,000 for future generations...











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