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The Arts Directory - Heritage

Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Mailing Address: c/o 302 Royal Avenue
New Westminster, BC V3L 1H7
Street Address: Centennial Community Center
65 East 6th Avenue
New Westminster, BC
With an extensive collection of memorabilia regarding Canada's national summer sport lacrosse, the society has a number of displays including team photographs, trophies, lacrosse sticks, jerseys and information on Hall of Fame inductees.
Irving House Historic Centre
Mailing Address:
302 Royal Avenue
New Westminster, BC V3L 1H7
Phone: (604) 521-7656
Built in 1864, it was the home of pioneer Riverboat captain William Irving. Education programs and lectures are now held there. During the Christmas season they produce a special presentation featuring old-fashioned decorations, a choir and pianist, as well as a variety of other things.
New Westminster Historical Society
Mailing Address:
1405 – 69 Jamieson Court
New Westminster, BC  V3L 5R3
Meeting Address:
Auditorium New Westminster Public Library
716 6th Street
New Westminster, BC
Phone: Archie Miller at (604) 526-6113
Formed in 1976 the society hosts many historical discussions and slide presentations. New members are always welcome.
New Westminster Museum/Archives
Mailing Address:
302 Royal Avenue
New Westminster, BC V3L 1H7

Hours:
Summer: open to public
Tuesday through Sunday 11:00am to 5:00pm
Summer Office Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Winter: open to public
Saturday and Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Winter Office Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 9:30am to 5:00pm

Phone: (604) 521-7656
Fax: (604) 521-2079
Email: can-nwm@immedia.ca
* Admission is by donation

The New Westminster Museum dedicated to the history of New Westminster has a variety of displays on subjects including, but not limited to: the Royal Engineers, May Day, fires in New Westminster, and the Dufferin Coach. The archives contain historical photographs, documents, and cemetery records.
Samson V Maritime Museum
Mailing Address:
PO Box 42516, 105 - 1005 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC  V3M 6H5
Location:
Fraser River Waterfront Westminster Quay

Hours:
Winter(September-June): Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Summer (July-August): Wednesday through Sunday 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Phone: Valerie Francis at (604) 522-6894
Fax: 604 522-6094
Website: www.samsonmuseum.org

Dating back to 1937, the Samson V was the last steam-powered sternwheeler to travel the Fraser River. Retired by the Federal Government in 1980, the Samson V is now a museum showcasing history any that pertains to the Fraser River.

 

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