Easter Egg Hunt at the Museum
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Easter Egg Hunt at the Museum

Snow is on the ground but spring is in the air, and that means it’s almost time for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Come up to the Museum on Saturday, March 30th to join in the hunt, try your hand at a classic egg-and-spoon race, bunny-hop your way through a sack race, and more!

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Royal BC Museum Community Conversation
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Royal BC Museum Community Conversation

The Royal BC Museum and the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre officially invite the community to join us for a Community Conversation on Wednesday, March 6th at 5:30 pm up at the Museum. Community conversations are an opportunity to gather with your community for a focused conversation on how a reimagined Royal BC Museum could better serve and represent people living throughout BC. This is also an opportunity for a sneak peek at Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre's own Renewal plans.

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March Speaker Series with Kim Deane and Lou Corrado
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March Speaker Series with Kim Deane and Lou Corrado

Kim Deane and Lou Corrado were born and raised in Rossland, and since the 1940s, they've seen the city change and evolve to an extraordinary degree. These two long-time Rosslanders will take us on a fascinating and nostalgic journey through Rossland’s history, touching on the post-war period, the evolution of Cominco, the expansion of the skiing industry, evolving subcultures, and more! If you’re interested in Rossland’s history or you’re a long-time local looking to indulge in a little nostalgia (and maybe learn something new about your backyard!) then this is the event for you. Our March Speaker Series event is Thursday, March 28th at 6 pm - Entry is by donation and treats/refreshments will be provided.

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PRESS RELEASE: The RMDC’s new digital exhibit “Gold Mining to Gold Medals: A Century of Ski Racing in Rossland” is ready to launch!
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PRESS RELEASE: The RMDC’s new digital exhibit “Gold Mining to Gold Medals: A Century of Ski Racing in Rossland” is ready to launch!

We're launching our new digital exhibit on the history of ski racing in Rossland! Help us celebrate in style with an open house at the Museum. Stop by the Museum from 3 to 5:30 pm on Saturday, February 10th to explore the new digital exhibit Gold Mining to Gold Medals: A Century of Ski Racing in Rossland.

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Genealogy Club
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Genealogy Club

There’s a new club in town! The Genealogy Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month from 1-3 pm. Please bring your genealogical challenges, your smiles, and your documents, and we will help each other to solve problems and create family trees.

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2024 Family Day
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2024 Family Day

Celebrate BC Family Day with us on Sunday, Feb 18! We’ll have our snow maze, sledding, snow painting, hot chocolate, maple taffy, and more!

Plus join Cath Ruthven for a snowboard-painting youth workshop!

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FROZEN FRONTIER / FRONTIÈRE GLACÉE - New Winter Carnival Exhibit at Curiosity Clothing!
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FROZEN FRONTIER / FRONTIÈRE GLACÉE - New Winter Carnival Exhibit at Curiosity Clothing!

Today, snowshoeing is a popular pastime in Rossland, but did you know that it used to be one of the main ways to get around during the winter in early Rossland? Our new Winter Carnival Exhibit, Frozen Frontier/Frontière Glacée explores the French-Canadian influence on snowshoeing in early Rossland and the lasting impact of that can still be seen today.

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Rockin' Around the Rossland Museum: Holiday Plans & Santa's Workshop
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Rockin' Around the Rossland Museum: Holiday Plans & Santa's Workshop

Drop by the Museum between 12 and 4 pm on Saturday, December 23rd to help out Santa's elves for the day! We'll be making toys, crafting Christmas decorations, and enjoying some festive games, yummy treats, and holiday films.
We are open through the holidays! Regular hours: Tuesdays to Sundays, 10 am to 6 pm. We will be closed December 24-26 and December 31-January 1st.

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Rekindle Rossland
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Rekindle Rossland

Drop by the Museum between 12 and 4 pm on Saturday, December 2nd to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with hot chocolate, delightful snacks, and a heartwarming atmosphere. Engage in a holiday-themed STEAM activity suitable for all ages. Admission is by donation all day.

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December Speaker Series with State of the Snowpack: The Rossland Range
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December Speaker Series with State of the Snowpack: The Rossland Range

Join us at the Museum on December 21st at 6 pm as State of the Snowpack representatives Jason Wishlow, Mike Wigley, and Keith Robine lead us through some highlights of the organization, local snow conditions, and factors affecting your frosty playground. With snacks, refreshments, and entry by donation, you won't want to miss this event!

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2023 Annual General Meeting
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2023 Annual General Meeting

Dive into our community's vibrant past at the Annual General Meeting of the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre at 5 pm on Tuesday, November 28th. Join us for an exclusive sneak peek of our soon-to-be-launched Digital Museums Canada exhibit - Gold Mining to Gold Medals: A Century of Ski Racing in Rossland, showcasing the adrenaline-fueled adventures and enduring community spirit of our local skiers. Engage with passionate volunteers, explore our preservation efforts, and get inspired by our plans for the future! Mark your calendar for an evening of history, camaraderie, and excitement at the Museum.

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Exhibit Launch: Gifts of the Ancestors
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Exhibit Launch: Gifts of the Ancestors

A brand new exhibit is coming together at the Rossland Museum! Our new permanent exhibit "Gifts of the Ancestors: Crafts & Knowledge of the Sinixt Way" will formally open Thursday, November 16th as part of the expansion and redevelopment of Sinixt content at the Museum. Incorporating stories, crafts, and ancestral baskets entrusted to our care by Sinixt Elders, Matriarchs, and knowledge-keepers, this new exhibit represents another step towards our goal of decolonizing the Museum and supporting Sinixt cultural resurgence. Join us for a Tobacco Offering Ceremony, a Blessing of the new exhibit, a showing of the short film Learning mxiɬp, and time to mix and mingle while taking in the new display.

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November Speaker Series with Gord Lepage: Red Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol
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November Speaker Series with Gord Lepage: Red Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol

Look uphill! Join us at 6 pm on Thursday, November 30th for our first Speaker Series event of the season - Red Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol: Safety on the Face of Red, with local legend Gord Lepage. Drawing from his deep knowledge of ski patrol operations and twenty-six years of experience as the Volunteer Ski Patrol Director at Red, Gord will regale us with thrilling tales and a thoughtful history of ski patrol operations here on Red Mountain.

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Travelling Exhibit: Bats: Out of the Darkness
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Travelling Exhibit: Bats: Out of the Darkness

As part of a commitment to delivering dynamic and immersive exhibit experiences to the community of Rossland, the Rossland Museum is proud to host BATS: Out of the Darkness (BATS) from October to December 2023. Developed by the talented team at Kelowna Museums, BATS shines a spotlight on the diverse bat species found in British Columbia while underscoring their crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.

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