Britannia Mine Museum, British Columbia, Canada
4.5 (560 reviews) Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Price Range: from $29.89 Ranking #1 in Britannia Beach Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
HIGHLY recommend!
Rumble aboard The Underground train as it rolls through an historic mining haulage tunnel. Push up your sleeves at our Gold Panning Pavilion and keep what you find! Immerse yourself in the award-winning, live-action, multi-sensory experience of BOOM! Learn about minerals, the copper extraction process and what life was like back in the day as the mill building is brought back to life. Britannia Mine Museum opens up a little-seen world that fascinates all ages, offering awe-inspiring sights and memorable family experiences. Take a step back in time at this award-winning attraction and National Historic Site. Located along the beautiful Sea to Sky corridor between Squamish and Vancouver.
Address
1 Forbes Way, Britannia Beach, British Columbia V0N 1J0 Canada
Mobile
Website
http://www.britanniaminemuseum.ca
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 2:37
Price range
from $29.89
User Ratings
4.5 based on (560 reviews)
Reviews
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5Brian K 5:00 PM Apr 4, 2019
Very cool history
This is my second trip to the museum I visited when I was a teenager in the 90's the place has changed a bit and the tour provides and excellent history of the area.
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5Rachel K 5:00 PM Sep 3, 2013
Great Museum- worth a stop
I hadn't been to this museum in maybe 10 years- it has been drastically improved in that time. I drive past the building every year on my way up to Whistler, BC. This year we decided to make a trip back down to visit. Start with the mine tour- there are a bunch of stairs to walk up for this part. Put on a hard hat (required) and head into the mine on a little train. Bring a jacket or long sleeve shirt even in the summer as it is cold and damp inside. The tour guide was awesome- knew a lot about the mine and answered lots of questions. I won't spoil the tour with details but know its fun! The tour ends inside the big building that you see from the road. It is amazing inside- great place to take photos. Our tour guide stuck around to answer any other questions. Once tour is over go back through the other buildings- lots of great pictures/artifacts about the mine and the life that the miners/families lived. There are also a few outdoor exhibits to see- make sure you explore!!! Also, you must pan for gold even if you're an adult. Lots of fun and a little (free) souvenir to take home. Don't feel embarrassed panning for gold next to a dozen children. Worth it.
