Denman Island Museum & Archives

The Denman Island Museum & Archives shares the history of early settlement of the land and marine area surrounding Denman Island, including First Nation artifacts, settler life, Island development, cultural life, environment and geology.

Exhibits include historical artifacts, photos, and information, including publications and videos about:

• Pioneer families
• First Nation tools, fishing implements, and petroglyphs
• Industries: Logging, Fishing, Shellfish, Farming, Quarry
• Geology
• Denman Island Street Names history and the people behind them.

The Museum & Archives are located in an annex of the Denman Activity Centre in downtown Denman just up from the General Store.

Accessible public washroom available.

In July and August, the resident volunteers welcome visitors:

For enquires at any time, please contact DD Fuchs (Director) at 250 335 1413 : tdfuchs@telus.net or Barry Landeen (Archvist) at 250 335 0960 : blandeen@gmail.com

Documentary DVD available for purchase: $10.

The Museum & Archives is operated by the Denman Seniors and Museum Society.

Visitor Comments

“Very interesting museum. Thank you for sharing this rich history! We learned so much!” ~ The Lees

“Rocks, fossils, artifacts, antiques… everything I look for!”

“The Peace Exhibit is well done – easy to follow and most interesting. Thanks.”