Open Wed – Sun 10-3 pm, Monday 11-1pm, or by appointment.
Group bookings are available by appointment. Call the museum at 250-245-0423
Admission is free. Leashed, well-mannered pets are welcome. Please note that the wheelchair ramp is not available at this time.
The Ladysmith Museum, Gift Shop, Gallery, and Learning Centre is located in the historical downtown Ladysmith at 721 1st Avenue.
SHOP at the Museum is a great gift shop that supports local artists.
Our permanent displays tell the colourful story of our community’s past. Feature exhibits, a revolving art gallery, and a downstairs Learning Centre makes for a vibrant space where history is relevant today. Displays guide the visitor through the cultural, educational, medical, business and industrial development of Ladysmith. Artifacts related to the mining and lumber industries, as well as the railway that played a crucial role in the town’s growth, are featured in the displays.
Admission is by donation.
Our Story Wall is filled with historical and interesting clips about serious events, as well as some amazing and surprising facts that happened here. We display the historical wooden 49th parallel Town marker as well as a numbered re-curve bow by controversial local Art Williams, aka the “Wizard of Ladysmith.” A miniature Victorian home and some children’s toys will appeal to others.
The Museum Gallery is available for displays and rentals, as is the Learning Centre, which features a level entrance, bathroom, small kitchenette, and blue screen for photography.
The museum is temporarily located in a town-owned building. Thank you to the Town of Ladysmith and the Ladysmith and District Credit Union for their generous donation of the building’s use in the past.
Our friendly volunteers will happily answer questions and help make your visit an enjoyable and informative experience.
Donations gratefully accepted