Whistler Museum and Archives Society

__ Whistler Museum

Come visit to learn about Whistler’s history from wilderness to world-class resort. The Whistler Museum tells Whistler’s stories from early fun-loving summer lodge operators, to the creation of Whistler Blackcomb, to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and beyond.

We are located behind the Whistler Public Library, in the heart of Whistler Village.

Hours

Monday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Admission

The Museum is open by donation ( suggested $5 per person).

News / Updates

HOLIDAY HOURS: Our hours are
Tuesday, December 23: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday, December 24 to Friday, December 26: Closed
Saturday, December 27 to Tuesday, December 30: Open – regular hours
Wednesday, December 31 to Thursday, January 1: Closed
[Posted Dec 14, 2025]

New Museum Facility: Visit the Whistler Museum for a first look at the proposed design for our future home. Explore architectural renderings and early exhibit concepts for a sustainable, purpose-built facility, and share your thoughts on the stories, themes, and experiences you’d like to see featured in Whistler’s new museum. The physical presentation will be on display at the Museum until January 4. Find out more here [Posted Dec 1, 2025]

__Latest Whistorical Posts

The ‘Skin’ny on Whistler’s Ski Touring History

Ski touring and split-boarding continue to grow in popularity as people strive to extend their range into the backcountry of the local Coast Mountains. However, it is nothing new. In 1933, the first documented ski… Read more
Emerald Forest: the final link in Whistler’s green belt

“Protecting biodiversity and fighting climate change takes more than isolated efforts: it requires a living network of protected and conserved areas that are deeply interconnected”. – Parks Canada Our last nature article was about Whistler’s remaining… Read more
Whistler’s Answers: December 24, 1986

In the 1980s the Whistler Question began posing a question to three to six people and publishing their responses under “Whistler’s Answers” (not to be confused with the Whistler Answer). Each week, we’ll be sharing one… Read more

Open House

A first look at the proposed New Whistler Museum.

Join us at the Whistler Museum on Wednesday, November 26 from 4–7 p.m. for a first look at the proposed design for the new Whistler Museum facility. Explore renderings and exhibit concepts for a sustainable, purpose-built space and share your ideas on the stories, themes, and experiences you’d like to see represented in Whistler’s future museum.

Special Exhibition

The RMOW Act: A Blueprint for Resort Communities

What is a resort municipality and why is Whistler one? After 50 years, we’re taking a look at the Resort Municipality of Whistler Act and the incorporation of this town on September 6, 1975. The RMOW Act opens Saturday, September 6 and will run through Sunday, November 23.