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The Whistler Museum

by Amanda Pataky
Whistler Museum

The Whistler Museum features exhibits honouring the creation and history of Whistler. It also has a special focus on the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

 

The Whistler Museum and Archives

Located at 4333 Main Street in the Village North area of the resort, the Whistler Museum is a small museum found behind the Whistler Public Library. It’s also across the parking lot from the Pinnacle Hotel. The attraction contains exhibits on the history of the town including the creation of the initial Whistler Village and a tribute to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

 

Whistler Museum

Museum by Pinnacle Hotel Parking Lot

 

Hours and Admission

The Whistler Museum is open six days a week, except for Wednesdays. On Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, the museaum is open from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. On Thursdays it’s open from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. (Note: Hours of operation may vary, especially during slow seasons.)

Admission to the museum is by donation. The Whistler Museum has a suggested donation of $5 but any amount is accepted and appreciated.

 

Museum Exhibits

Permanent exhibits within the museum include ones dedicated to the history of the town of Whistler, the evolution of the ski hills and the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Each exhibit contains a selection of historical artifacts including Rainbow Lodge which features old-school skis, furniture and clothes. There are also preserved outfits from the Olympics, an old gondola car and antique skis and snowboards.

The museum also has displays dedicated to some of the important people in Whistler’s history. For example, Myrtle Philip, who built the original Rainbow Lodge, and Chili Thom, a renowned local artist, are some of the people featured.

Several displays showcase the biodiversity of the Whistler area. These displays include stuffed animals such as an owl, birds and a wolf as well as educational plaques describing each exhibit.

 

Whistler Museum Exhibits

Inside the Whistler Museum

 

The Archives and Artefacts

The Whistler Museum contains a collection of archives and artefacts representing the history of the Whistler area. The archives contain documents, maps, films, audio and more than 200,000 photographs along with objects that relate to early days and historical events. Materials in the Whistler Archives have been donated by people who live in the Sea to Sky area.

 

Other Information

To learn more about the attraction see the Whistler Museum‘s website.

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