On Alert: Civil Defence in the Creston Valley
A sneak preview of our upcoming new exhibit
Creston, BC
Great stories from the Creston Valley
From pioneer forestry and mining to the people building our communities today, we have answers about how this place came to be.
Creston & District Historical & Museum SocietyNon-profit serving the KootenaysSchool programs and family events
Services
What's On
Feature Exhibits
Ongoing and rotating displays from the Reconciliation Project to the Model Railway
School Programs
Curriculum-linked programs bringing Creston Valley history to students
Family Fun Events
Hands-on activities and seasonal events for all ages through the summer
Facility Rentals
Book museum spaces for meetings, gatherings, and special occasions
Archives
Art and history resources, photographs, and research materials on the valley
Membership
Annual membership with unlimited access and support for local history projects
On the Calendar
Now Showing & Coming Up
The Quiet Front: Creston Valley and the Cold War
New exhibit opening
Find Us
Hours & Admission
- May 15 to August 29Open daily, 10:00 to 4:00
About
Roots in the Valley
Lying at the foot of the Skimmerhorn between the Purcell and Selkirk ranges, the Creston Valley was shaped 12,000 years ago by melting glaciers. Originally home to the Ktunaxa people, this flood plain grew into forestry, mining, and farming communities. We collect and share their stories, from the Great Railway Race to the teacher who refused to be fired.
Creston & District Historical & Museum Society
Come on in
There's no time like the present to discover the past.