Highly recommend the current exhibits regarding Queer culture and art. Also the Bunker tour is worth seeing.

I always find that visiting the local museum of a place increases my perspective of and appreciation for the place. At the end of May 2018, only the permanent exhibition was open, so the entry price was halved. Yet I spent about two hours reading all the panels, viewing the short films and browsing the good gift shop. Now I am more aware of the interesting history of Nelson and the West Kootenays, including First Nations tools and legends, mining and smelting, the railroad, fur trade, paddlewheelers and tugs on Kootenay Lake, floods, hydroelectricity, fishing and forestry, sports and the arts, Victorian architecture and a haven for pacifists. Who knew that Boris Karloff debuted in Nelson in 1911? (His name was William Henry Pratt.) A well-presented and thoroughly interesting museum.

Took me about 2.5 hrs to do a walk through . Don't see why people said it took little time , maybe actually read stuff? Lol

As a volunteer for 30 years I can say there is much that continues to delight me. Well displayed local history depicted in an interesting and sensitive manner. The galleries continue to host incredible shows and the gift shop has a wealth of fine local goods.

Very beautiful building and they have created the perfect use for this place.

The gift store was a fantastic place for gifts and met all my souvenir needs. Lots of neat beautiful things from local artisans! Will check out the museum next time.

The staff here went out of their way to help us with some family history. I thank them for thier patients as well as knowledge they could share.

We had the opportunity to visit the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, where we took a captivating tour of the cold war bunker. The tour itself was highly engaging, and our guide was knowledgeable and helpful throughout the experience. One notable aspect of the museum is its ongoing transition towards being more inclusive and respectful of indigenous history. It is commendable to see the museum taking active steps in this direction. While we could sense that the transition is still in progress, we appreciate the museum's efforts to acknowledge and honor indigenous heritage. The displays within the museum were both intriguing and well-prepared. Each exhibit offered a wealth of information and provided a fascinating glimpse into various historical periods. The attention to detail and curation were evident, making the experience all the more enjoyable and educational. Unfortunately, the art gallery was closed during our visit, undergoing preparations for a new display. However, it was somewhat confusing as accessing the museum's website directly and through Google search yielded different information regarding the gallery's status. It would be helpful for the museum to ensure consistency across all platforms to avoid any confusion for visitors. Overall, our time at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery was enlightening and enjoyable. The informative tour, interesting displays, and the museum's commitment to inclusivity and indigenous history make it a worthwhile destination to explore and learn

The museum representative Astrid made our visit to Nelson Museum worth the trip from Spokane. She reminded us of the movie "Roxanne" with Steve Martin. It was filmed there in 1987. She provided so much additional information which assisted my friend and I. Thank you. The only confusing part was trying to locate the museum in the first place. We received so many conflicting directions of how to get there. I recommend you just ask for the OLD POST OFFICE. See the attached photo. They have so many wonderful items in their gift shop. Thanks again.

We really enjoyed the local railroad stroll through Railway history that Back On Track provides.

I volunteered here in the winter of 2019 in the archives with the head archivist JP. We had a great time working together and I loved looking through all the old photographs and newspapers in the collection, the latter dating back to the original 1890s copies! The gallery on the second floor is first class with great displays, the cold war bunker is amazing and there is always a new interesting exhibit cycling through the gallery every few months. Be sure to check it out and say hi to JP for me!

Great archive section with very helpful staff.

A very nice well put together museum. Great exhibits.

Pleasant customer service. Nice gift shop

I felt there is a lot of value in your ticket cost. We really enjoyed the two galleries and wandering the museum. As a visitor we learned quite a bit about Nelson that we were not aware of. The videos were informative and the information displayed well. Thank you!

Very nice little Museum which showed the history of the Nelson area, starting from the First Nations. Some interesting videos on offer. Plan on 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

It's was very interesting. Much native history and you could follow the development and history of Nelson.

Small local history museum on the upper floor and a great gift shop and art exhibition spaces on the ground level. Unfortunately, the red ribbon they currently have up in the museum obscures some of the displays, which I didn't appreciate. However, I understand the idea behind this installation.

An awesome historical venue housing artifacts and research activity and social interaction. It was founded by my late sister, Shawn Lamb.