Museum of Northern BC

Visit the Museum of Northern BC in Prince Rupert to take in the beautiful architecture of the Northwest Coast and the rich Tsimshian First Nation traditions. The Museum, which is known for its outstanding collection of classic works of art that vividly depicts the history and culture of the Northwest Coast, is located overlooking Prince Rupert Harbour. The Museum also has exhibitions on the recent dramatic history, the fur trade, the building of the railway, and the fishing industry. Visit the museum’s gift store to find Northwest Coast art made of argillite, wood, silver, and gold, as well as to explore the wide range of books that emphasize the area’s rich natural and cultural history.