Speaker Series: Harry Measure
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Speaker Series: Harry Measure

Join Harry Measure, Urban Designer + Historian, for a presentation entitled "Mountain Resorts & Resort Communities: Origins Future Opportunities." Harry will look back to where it all began for our mountain town, and then we'll look to the future to consider possible opportunities based on his extensive experience designing, building, and living in resort communities all over the world.

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August Night at the Museum
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August Night at the Museum

Join us for our final Night at the Museum of the summer! On the evening of August 19th, we'll be showcasing some of the fun projects our summer students have been working on! We'll also have property tours at 6 & 7 pm (please consider booking ahead) followed by gold panning demos as well as a bit of an open house to showcase our current designs for the Renewal Project Phase II: The Mine Experience.

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Columbia Basin Culture Tour
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Columbia Basin Culture Tour

Celebrate arts & culture at the Museum with special activities, daily outdoor tours, and special guests!
The Museum will be open Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 6 pm by donation with outdoor tours at 11:30 am & 2:30 pm.

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July Ask a Geologist
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July Ask a Geologist

Have you got mysterious rocks in your basement? Think you may have some of Rossland's famous gold-copper ore in your backyard? Bring all your mystery rocks to the Rossland Museum on July 24th for local mineral engineer Christopher Hatch to identify! Chris will also have his cool fluorescent mineral collection on display so don't miss the chance to check this out!

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Suggestions for July 1 - Canada Day
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Suggestions for July 1 - Canada Day

The ongoing confirmation of unmarked burial sites of children’s remains at the sites of former residential schools in British Columbia and across Canada has prompted a national pause to reflect, learn more about, and support Indigenous communities across the country. The road to reconciliation is long, and there is so much work to be done, and therefore, Museum staff have agreed that it's more appropriate this year to create respectful space instead of filling the sky with celebratory fireworks.

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We Are OPEN!
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We Are OPEN!

As of June 3rd, 2020, the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre has reopened to the general public.

Important Notes:

  • If you are feeling ill, do not enter the museum

  • Follow specific guidance posted throughout the facility for restrictions in the visitors centre, gift shop, washrooms, etc.

  • Limit of 40 people in the museum

  • Maintain physical distancing 2 metres/6 feet

  • Sanitize hands upon entry & when you leave

  • In case of contact tracing needs, a name & phone number will be required for each party/person

  • Masks are required for indoor access

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May 19th - Virtual Speaker Series: Cindy Devine
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May 19th - Virtual Speaker Series: Cindy Devine

The next presentation in the RMDC Virtual Speaker Series is “Queen of the Downhill” Cindy Devine! Join world champion mountain biker, Cindy Devine, on May 19, 2021, live on Zoom as she reflects on her journey to becoming a world-class athlete. She'll talk about how her active childhood set her up well to become a world champion, the ways that mountain biking has changed over her years in the sport, and her experience of being a female racer in the early mountain biking scene in North America. Cindy is a living legend, and we're lucky that she's chosen Rossland as her home!

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Get Ready For Summer Camps!
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Get Ready For Summer Camps!

Summer Camp Registration is OPEN! We've got five new, exciting themes over the course of the summer, including Adventure West, Junior Shredders, Stroke of Genius Art Camp, Camp Rock, and Fantasy Camp all with plenty of outdoor adventure, STEAM learning, and community and local artist support!

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