A2023.000.010.662 Rossland Museum, 1982
Did you know the Museum is a designated site of the national historic event: the Kootenay Mining Region? We'll be open by donation 10 am to 6 pm this weekend, July 18-19, to celebrate Historic Places Days.
Haven't experienced one of our guided tours yet? Now's your chance! We offer historical tours of the outdoor exhibits at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm daily through the summer. Included in admission - and free for members!
BUT WAIT – there's more!
The National Trust of Canada, which organizes #HistoricPlacesDays, is running a photo contest too. From July 11–19, 2026, the National Trust for Canada invites you to take part in Historic Places Days through the “Every Place Communicates a Story” Photo Contest. Capture a participating historic place (yes, that includes the Rossland Museum!) that matters to you and share the story it tells for a chance to win one of 25 prizes, including:
• A grand prize of $1,000 for you and $1,000 for the historic site you feature
• Three bonus prizes of $500
• Passes, subscriptions, or memberships
With hundreds of historic sites and events open across Canada this summer, this is your chance to explore, connect, and use your lens to tell us about the places that matter to you.
Stop by the Rossland Museum and Prestige Mountain Resort this November to learn more about Rossland’s war effort in WWII and the history of the Rossland Legion.
Our AGM is coming up! Join us on Tuesday, December 1st for our Annual General Meeting to learn all about what we’ve been doing up at the Museum this year.
Join us this Remembrance Day for our annual Remembrance Day film fest featuring National Film Board of Canada films that explore the themes of duty and doubt. The stories told move us beyond the traditional battlefield depictions and explore the human cost, moral dilemmas, and political tensions that affected Canada during a century of conflicts. Drop by for just one film, or stay to see them all! Entry by donation.
Join us Saturday, October 31st from 12–4 PM for a fang-tastic, family-friendly Halloween bash you won’t want to miss! All ages welcome - admission is by donation all day. We’re stocked with treats, festive crafts, and loads of fun — all we need is YOU! Mark your calendars and come celebrate Halloween the museum way!
Thanks to funding from the Trail & District Arts Council, we have begun rehousing our large textile collection!
Take a step behind the scenes and see what Ezri Sneddon one of our Historical Interpreters has been up to during her time with us this summer!
Take a step behind the scenes and see what Brenna Campbell one of our Collections Assistants have been up to during her time with us this summer!
Take a step behind the scenes and see what Ronan Hinds, one of our Collections Assistants has been up to this summer!
Rossland Rekindle is back again! Don't forget to drop by the Museum on Saturday, December 5th to join in the celebration.
With Christmas crafts, accompanied by snacks, hot chocolate, apple cider and a festive scavenger hunt, you won't want to miss out on all of the fun. The Museum Shop is filled to the brim with gift options and stocking stuffers, including kids' games and hands-on science kits, prints and jewelry by local artists, books, bobble, bonbons and more. If you are looking for something special for someone special, we've got just the thing!
Entry by Donation.