New Westminster Museum

The New Westminster Museum consists of three sites located across the community. Admission to all locations is available by donation. 

Located on the third floor of the Anvil Centre, the long-term galleries takes you on a journey of discovery, covering over 10,000 years of New Westminster history. Temporary featured exhibitions can also be found in this space, which provide a deeper look into many of our city’s more interesting and thought-provoking stories, individuals, and objects. 

The New Westminster Museum is also responsible for the care and operation of two heritage sites - historic Irving House, built in 1865, and the Samson V Sternwheeler built in 1937.

Through a variety of public programs, special events, school programs, and educational resources, the Museum offers opportunities for people of all ages to connect with local history, explore diverse perspectives, and engage with the stories that shape our community.

Location & Hours

Floodlines 

Opening November 26, 2026

Climate concerns are top of mind for many people today. Living along a major river can only add to the anxiety. Floodlines, the New Westminster Museum and Archives' newest exhibition, examines how the city has coped with flooding in the past, what’s at risk now, and most importantly, how we can protect ourselves into the future.

Solidarity Forever

New Westminster was built on a foundation of organized union labour. By delving into what drove people to join together and what they stood up against, we can learn so much about the working conditions of the past, as well as what fights have continued to this day. This exhibition serves as a reminder that rights were not freely given by following the stories of those who demanded change.