Museums

Where History Comes To Life

Our Comox Valley museums celebrate the incredibly rich and diverse heritage of the region. Explore the cultural treasures of the K’ómoks people for a fascinating glimpse into First Nations culture, learn about the history of early pioneering life, and relive the past at our local paleontology centre which offers an amazing snapshot of the region and the amazing creatures that called it home thousands of years ago.

Check out the seemingly real coal mine and labour history in Cumberland Museum and Archives. Visit with dinosaurs and discover the roots of our commerce and social stories in Courtenay Museum and Paleontological Centre. Plow through the valley’s agricultural history at Comox Archives and Museum! Union Bay features an original Gaol House Museum, Denman Island Museum shares its activist, hippy history, and you can soar at the Comox Air Force Museum or remember the fallen at the HMCS Alberni Museum & Memorial. Walk the woods and learn about the Pentlatch people at the Nim Nim Interpretive Centre.