Programs

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Archives Open House (14+ years)

Curious about New Westminster’s archives? We’re opening our reading room doors for International Archives Day! Join the City’s archives team as they highlight a variety of fascinating records about the community, welcome your questions, and share their expertise. 

Archives Reading Room, Anvil Centre 604.527.4640
Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
June 8

Drop-In Fee: Free

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Archives in Sci-Fi (16+ years)

Join our Archivist, Erin, as she screens and discusses the influence of archives in sci-fi film and TV.

Join the heritage crew for a night of film and fun. Cash bar provided for those of legal drinking age.

This time, Erin is screening Flight of the Navigator (1986)

Anvil Center Studio 417
Thursday, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
June 15
Registration Fee: $5.00

Register: Course ID 181546

Up next...

• July 20 - Back to the Future pt II (1989)
  Register soon: Course ID 181932
• August 24 - Black Panther (2018)
  Register soon: Course ID 181933
• September 21 - The Game (1997)
• October 26 - The Blair Witch Project (1999)
• November 23 - 12 Monkeys (1995)

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Our Working Waterfront Walking Tour (16+ years)

Walk the waterfront with us as we highlight the community’s diverse historic people, places, and stories. Ending at Steel & Oak, an example of contemporary waterfront industry, guests are encouraged to continue the conversation.

New Westminster Museum 604.527.4640
Saturday, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
June 24
Registration Fee: $5.00

Register: Course ID 175105

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Saving Our Stones: Cemetery Tour & Cleaning Best Practices (All Ages)

Before joining us at Fraser Cemetery, listen to Archie Miller from A Sense of History Research Services Inc. in pre-recorded virtual tour about the history of Fraser Cemetery and individual gravestones. Then join our experienced staff as they lead a tutorial outlining how to preserve and clean gravestones using best practices. Optional prerequisite for Saving Our Stones: Cemetery Preservation Project.

Virtual via Zoom 604.527.4640
Thursday, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
July 6 OR August 10
Registration Fee: Free

Register for July 6: Course ID 181854

Register for August 10: Course ID 181907

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Saving Our Stones: Cemetery Preservation Project (All Ages)

Spend time outside connecting to nature and your community by helping to preserve the City's grave markers. Under the guidance of museum staff, local groups and individuals are invited to volunteer their time to clean gravestones using best practices. This is a unique way for the community to work together and show respect to those who came before them. Please meet at the main office located at 100 Richmond Street. Registration is required.

Fraser Cemetery, 100 Richmond Street 604.527.4640
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
July 8 - Course ID 181850
July 9 - Course ID 181851
Aug 12 - Course ID 181852
Aug 13 - Course ID 181853

Registration Fee: Free

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Faery Fantasy (4-6 years)

Explore the secrets of garden fairies and discover the age-old mysteries inspired by the stories and rhymes of fairy frolic. A morning of fairy lore and fun with garden games, imagery, and crafts will captivate young minds and hearts.

Irving House 604.527.4640
Saturday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
July 15
Registration Fee: $16.75

Register: Course ID 00181393

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Handmade Heritage: Embroidery (16+ years)

Beginning with a tour, draw inspiration from embroidered artefacts and learn four embroidery methods – basic stitches, chicken scratch, cross stitch, and silk ribbon. All supplies included.

Irving House 604.527.4640
Saturday, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
August 13 - 24
Registration Fee: $50

Register: Course ID 181898

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Victorian Book Club (14+ years)

Every two months, discuss literature and culture as you sip tea and chat with the club at Irving House.  We read literary works by the Brontes, Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, Oscar Wilde, H. G. Wells, Joseph Conrad, Henry James, Mark Twain and others.  This is the perfect opportunity to join other enthusiasts in your community.

Contact us for dates at