Fernie Museum

Discover Fernie with the Fernie Museum this winter

The Fernie Museum’s main exhibit This is Our Fernie explores 130 years of Fernie’s history. Exhibits tell the story of hardworking miners, civic leaders and trail builders, fires that razed the town, the prohibition years, legends and lifestyle, economic prosperity, and the living history and architectural heritage behind Historic Downtown Fernie’s rose-gold brick and stone facades. Follow the timeline to learn about the challenges faced by early pioneers and settlers, the boom and bust of the late 20th century and how Fernie has evolved to successfully combine a sought-after tourism destination with a thriving resource industry. The Museum is housed in the historic Home Bank building, built in 1910. Watch calendars for details of ongoing programming, virtual exhibits, and new resources throughout the winter. The popular Lunch and Learn Series features fascinating glimpses of history offered up over lunch at the Fernie Senior’s Centre.

TRITES & WOOD MUSEUM GIFT SHOP & VISITOR SERVICES

The Fernie Museum gift shop features a curated collection of local art and locally inspired products, books, jewellery, curios, toys, and exclusive Fernie Blend Tea by Murchie’s. FDHS members receive 15% off all purchases. Membership starts at just $20 and includes free year-round admission to the Museum and gallery exhibits. The Museum also provides local information, maps, and self-guided walking tour guides to help visitors make the most of every visit.

WINTER EXHIBIT –TAMING DRAGONS OPENING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021

Learn what it feels like to poke the dragon – a snow dragon. Chronicling the development of avalanche control at Fernie’s ski hill, Taming Dragons details how dangerous, yet exciting, this winter work can be. The Land of Thundering Snow travelling exhibit from Revelstoke Museum augments the local story with a history of avalanches and related control work across BC.