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.
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