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

Daily Walking Tours. Discover Whistler’s history on a one-hour guided walking tour led by local guides. Tours depart daily at 11:00 a.m. from the Visitor Centre on Gateway Drive and are offered by donation throughout June, July, August, and September. Private tours and group bookings are also available. Posted – June 8, 2026]

Discover Nature : The Discover Nature “pop up” museum is back at Lost Lake Park this summer! Discover Nature will be at the park Mondays – Fridays in July & August. 11am – 5pm. [Posted – July 1, 2026]

Crafts in the Park : Crafts in the Park is back! This partner program with the Whistler Public Library features stories and crafts in Florence Petersen Park. Wednesdays, July 8 – August 19, 11am – 12pm. [Posted – July 9, 2026]

__Latest Whistorical Posts

Fishing (with) Questions

By Bronwyn Preece. Featured Image: Alex and Myrtle Philip at Rainbow Lodge on Alta Lake, 1940s. Philip Collection Last week, I was standing on a rock on the edge of Garibaldi Lake, staring into the… Read more
“Mr Showbiz” Ivan Ackery

Feature Image: Ivan Ackery (R) and Alex Philip drinking beer. The reverse is annotated “The two bad boys ?”. [1950s] Some of the earliest photographs donated to the Museum’s archival collection capture the heyday of… Read more
Beyond Tokenism

The land now known as Whistler lies in the unceded territory of the Lílwat Nation and Skwxú7mesh Nation. For centuries, colonial governments and settlers have displaced Indigenous Peoples from their lands throughout what is now… Read more

Walking Tours

DAILY (by Donation!) Walking Tours JOIN US!

The tour is approximately one hour long and is for all ages. Walking Tours begin at 11am daily in June, July, August & September and each tour is led by a Whistler local, each with their own personal knowledge of Whistler’s story to add. Meeting at the Visitor Centre on Gateway Dr., these tours are offered by donation. For groups of 10 or more, please contact the Whistler Museum. Private tours can also be arranged throughout the year.

Discover Nature

Join us at Lost Lake Park!

The Discover Nature “pop up” museum is back at Lost Lake Park this summer! Discover Nature will be at the park Mondays – Fridays in July & August. 11am – 5pm.

Crafts in the Park

Every Wednesday 11-Noon, July 8-Aug 19

Join us each week for a fun craft and storytime about the local wildlife! No pre-registration required. Recommended for children 6 and under with an adult. In partnership with the Whistler Public Library.