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The LEGO Building Competition is back for 2024!The LEGO Building Competition is back for 2024!

July 10, 2024 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

Back by popular demand, our Annual Building Competition is here for its 28th year in 2024!

This year’s theme will be “Natural Wonders of Whistler.” There is so much wondrous nature in Whistler, from the glaciated mountains to the beautiful black bears. Participants are encouraged to build their favourite natural wonder that can be found in Whistler. Whether that be a snow-filled mountain, a mighty Douglas fir, or a whistling marmot, we welcome it all!

Prizes are provided by local businesses who have generously donated for this year. The contest will be held on Saturday, August 10th from 2- 4 pm in Florence Petersen Park. Children ages 3 and up are welcome.

Registration opens Monday, July 15. We fill up fast every year, so be sure to register! The $10 entrance fee can be paid either in person at the Whistler Museum or over the phone. Contact us to register at 604-932-2019 or email Ella at programcoord@whistlermuseum.org.

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June EventsJune Events

May 20, 2024 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

We’ve got a busy month coming up in June with events and summer programming starting up!

Join us on Wednesday, June 12 for our final Speaker Series of the season with Al Raine and Drew Meredith. We’ll be talking all about the origins and early years of the Whistler Resort Association and marketing Whistler through some tricky economic times. This event will take place at the Whistler Public Library; tickets will be on sale at the Whistler Museum from Tuesday, May 21.

Tickets are currently on sale for our second Film Night, Skiing with Jim McConkey. Thanks to the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation, we’ve been able to digitize many of the 16mm films in our archives and in June we’ll be sharing from the Jim McConkey Collection, followed by a discussion with Jim McConkey himself, facilitated by Mike Douglas.

This event will take place at the Maury Young Arts Centre on Saturday, June 15. Tickets are available through Arts Whistler here. *If you are a Whistler Museum Member but did not receive an email with a Member Discount Code, please reach out to us.

Our daily Valley of Dreams Walking Tours will kick off June 1 and will run through September 29. These tours are a great way to learn more about Whistler’s resort history and are run by donation.

Don’t forget to join us for our AGM at 6pm on Wednesday, June 19 (directly following the Inside Scoop summer trade show)! Everyone is welcome, though only current members are able to vote, so be sure to check if you’re unsure about the status of your membership. You’ll also get a sneak peek of our next temporary exhibit that features a favourite two-wheeled sport.

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Family Day Weekend Kids Après at the MuseumFamily Day Weekend Kids Après at the Museum

February 7, 2024 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

Kids Après is back (and in-person!) for the BC Family Day Weekend, February 17 – 19 from 2 – 5pm. This is a great chance to bring the whole family by the museum to learn something new about Whistler’s history, enjoy free hot chocolate, add your own colour to archival images, and take home a wintry craft!

Entry to the museum during Kids Après is free.

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Valley GlidesValley Glides

January 24, 2024 Whistler MuseumWhistler Museum 0 Comments

The Whistler Museum has teamed up with Whistler Nordics to present our first Speaker Series event of 2024 and to learn more about the history of the sport in Whistler! We’ll be joined by Tom Barratt, Keith Bennett, and Stephanie Sloan to find out more about early trails, the role of the municipality , the founding of the Whistler Nordic Ski Club and more.

Valley Glides will b presented at the Lost Lake PassivHaus on Monday, February 5. Doors open at 6:30pm; talk begins at 7pm. Tickets are $10 ($5 for Museum or Whistler Nordics members) and are available at the Whistler Museum in-person or by phone.

Ski before you come! Trail passes for Lost Lake will be $6.50 after 3pm.

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