Ask a Geologist at the Museum
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Ask a Geologist at the Museum

We've invited our local geology experts to hang out with us outside of the Roger Terhune Geology Building, do some show and tell, help us understand our local landscape and its impact on local flora and fauna, and answer all of your questions!

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Ask a Geologist!
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Ask a Geologist!

Join us for an afternoon of geological exploration!
We've invited our local geology experts to hang out with us outside of the Roger Terhune Geology Building, do some show and tell, help us understand our local landscape and its impact on local flora and fauna, and answer all of your questions!

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Easter Egg Hunt in August?!
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Easter Egg Hunt in August?!

We've just got word that the Easter Bunny is making a very special trip to Rossland to make up for having to miss our egg hunt this past April! So we're celebrating on BC Day - Monday, August 3rd - with a Summertime Easter Egg Hunt and fun crafts throughout the day!

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National Historic Places Day
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National Historic Places Day

Imagine you could travel in time, who would you meet? What would life be like? Discover for yourself! Experience Canada’s history through an historic place.

The Rossland Museum is located on the designated spot for the Kootenay Mining Region National Historic Event.

Open 10am to 6pm; Entry by donation.
Join us for fun kids activities throughout the day, including a mining scavenger hunt around the property.

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Recording a Pandemic
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Recording a Pandemic

How will future Rosslanders encounter or explore our experiences from today? How can we help record this experience for the future?

Consider organizing your own thoughts, experiences, and material for your current experience with staying at home and navigating the world during this unprecedented time.

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Summer Camps are ON!
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Summer Camps are ON!

The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre has organized 10 jam-packed weeks of Camp Black Bear! These camps provide access to the best of local recreation and culture in addition to fun and educational activities on the Museum grounds and experienced programmers and coordinators are on hand to make sure the kids have an unforgettable summer!

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February Strawberry Tea
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February Strawberry Tea

Join us for the February edition of our monthly Strawberry Tea seniors' program. This month, we'll be at the Rossland Seniors Hall on Tuesday, February 25th from 12pm-2:30pm.
This is a fun monthly event geared towards seniors (but all are welcome) with tea, coffee by Seven Summits Coffee Company and treats with lots of time to chat and check out some interesting photos and objects from the collection.

The museum will be bringing some curious artifacts and photographs for you to view up close. This month will be focused on the Mystery of the 50's! We have heaps of photographs with no names or information - Help us out if you can!

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Pro D Day Camp - Valentine's Day STEAM
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Pro D Day Camp - Valentine's Day STEAM

For those with the school day off on February 14th, we’ve organized a full day of fun activities to celebrate Valentine’s Day through science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM)!
Weather permitting, we’ll also take advantage of the snow adventures outside with the snow maze, sledding snow stompers, and snow painting.

Program: 9am to 3:30pm (pick up befoe 4pm)
Ideal for ages 6 to 12. Homeschoolers welcome!

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Winter Programming On Now!
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Winter Programming On Now!

Have you registered for our awesome new winter programming yet?!
Slime Time every Wednesday morning for ages 2.5-5
Junior Astronauts every Wednesday afternoon for ages 6-12
Museum Explorers every Thursday afternoon for ages 8-14
Homeschool Mornings - Once a month Friday mornings for ages 7-14 -> next one is February 7th
You can register by giving Janell a call at (250) 362-7722 or email info@ rosslandmuseum.ca
You can get a punch pass for all youth programs (excludes Slime Time) or renew your membership in our online shop.

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January Strawberry Tea
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January Strawberry Tea

Join us for the January historical Strawberry Tea at the Rossland Public Library on Thursday January 23rd from 12pm-2:30pm
This is a fun monthly event geared towards seniors (but all are welcome) with tea, coffee by Alpine Grind and treats with lots of time to chat and check out some interesting photos and objects from the collection.

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Seniors' Strawberry Tea
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Seniors' Strawberry Tea

Join us for the November historical Strawberry Tea at the Rossland Seniors' Hall on Tuesday November 12th, from 1 pm-2:30 pm with Age Friendly Rossland - Rossland Recreation. This will be a monthly event with tea & coffee by Seven Summits Coffee Company, baked goods, and encouragement to share nostalgic stories!

The museum will be bringing some artifacts and photographs for you to view up close. Help us identify curious collection pieces and missing information from some interesting photographs. We hope to see you all there!

This event is supported in part by the Columbia Basin Trust

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BOO! At the Mu
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BOO! At the Mu

Enjoy the spoils of the season at BOO at the Mu! The museum will become a Halloween spookfest, filled with spooky treats and prizes, creepy crafts, ghoulish kids' activities, frightful face painting, and more! Show us your best costume to be entered into the BEST DRESSED contest and win a Museum prize pack, including a membership for the whole family!

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ASTC Passport Program
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ASTC Passport Program

Who’s planning their summer vacation now? We have a new membership benefit that we are excited to announce, and to celebrate, we are giving away a family membership for FREE! If you have a membership to the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, starting in May, you will receive ASTC Passport program benefits. Passport Program venues grant membership visitors with FREE general admission to their centre or museum!

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