Bulkley Valley Museum

located in the town of smithers in northwestern british columbia, the bv museum contributes to the cultural life of the bulkley valley by collecting and preserving local historical artifacts, information, and records with the mandate of promoting an understanding of the natural and human histories of the bulkley valley. the museum maintains a collection of several thousand artifacts and archival materials related to the history and culture of the valley. the museum exhibits its collections both onsite in the museum's gallery, as well as in public locations throughout the town of smithers as part of the highly successful culture crawl. the museum also administers the use of the "old church" a 100 year old historic building located in smithers that has been re-purposed as a venue for community events. the bulkley valley museum strives to engage our communities and visitors in meaningful discovery and appreciation of our varied cultures and histories, as well as our region's exciting