Ongoing & Upcoming Exhibits

  • Coquitlam Hair Stories

    Coquitlam Hair Stories

    Oct 2025 - Mar 2026

    Step into the Salon of History and get a glimpse into the past of hair styling and dressing. In particular, this exhibit will dive into the ways hairdressing is a crucial component for many communities, especially the Black and Sikh community of Coquitlam

  • U There?

    Jan 2026 - May 2026

    This exhibit explores the history of communication—from early postcards, to telephones, party lines, and the revolutionary arrival of the home computer. Featured items include old-fashioned morse keys, CP rail wireless, vintage telephones, and an early Macintosh computer.

  • Childhood Memories

    Jan 2026 - Jul 2026

    Our collection is home to dollhouses, toy cars and trucks, dolls, and many other treasures from generations past. These toys do more than show what children played with—they show how they played, and how play itself has changed.

  • Dressed for the Occasion

    Feb 2026 - Jun 2026

    A display of special-occasion clothing from the museum’s collection, featuring attire for men, women, and children. The exhibition also includes loaned pieces representing the diverse cultures within our community, with a stunning centerpiece from the renowned collection of Ivan Sayers.

  • Life in a Period House

    Ongoing

    Homes has changed a lot over the past decade. Step into our Edwardian era heritage home and discover the way our lives have been revolutionized by technology, social change, and community development

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